August News 2023
August 31, 2023
Tongue nerve stimulator does good for sleep apnea patients
MedPage Today
Targeted hypoglossal nerve stimulation (THN) showed safety and efficacy for patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, according to results from the randomized THN3 trial. The trial tested the aura6000 THN therapy systemopens in a new tab or window from ImThera Medical, which consists of an implanted pulse simulation device and a lead that transports the generated pulses to the hypoglossal nerve to activate their lingual muscles and to keep airways clear.
August 29, 2023
Struggling with your CPAP machine? Blame your biological clock
Washington Post
Many people with sleep apnea struggle to keep wearing their CPAP machines all night because they find the treatment so uncomfortable. Now new research shows that your chronotype — whether you are a morning lark, night owl or somewhere in between — can influence your reaction to the breathing devices.
August 24, 2023
What really happens to your body when you don’t get enough sleep
LIVESTRONG
You've heard it time and time again: Get more sleep. We all know we should, but with such busy lives — working, raising a family, tending to chores — and distractions like social media, sleep often gets pushed to the back burner. But experts aren't telling us to get more rest for nothing. Poor sleep can have a negative effect on nearly every part of the body. Find out what happens when you don't get enough sleep, including the head-to-toe effects on your body.
August 22, 2023
What are the signs of sleep apnea?
Good Morning America
ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton takes viewers' questions about common symptoms associated by sleep apnea.
August 15, 2023
Oversleeping: What is it, why is it happening and how do I make it stop?
Cleveland Clinic HealthEssentials
Routinely oversleeping is a symptom of an underlying disorder, not a disorder in and of itself. So, determining the underlying cause is an important part of getting effective treatment. According to Dr. Michelle Drerup, PsyD, DBSM, a sleep specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, two disorders are major culprits of oversleeping: Untreated sleep apnea and major depressive disorder.
August 10, 2023
Three ways to stop waking up frequently during the night and improve sleep
Washington Post
Frequent wakings can harm your health. A clinical psychologist outlines how to minimize nighttime bathroom breaks, get used to a CPAP machine if you have sleep apnea, and relax hypervigilance in order to sleep better.
August 8, 2023
Sleep apnea linked to weaker bones and teeth
US News
People who have sleep apnea may have another issue to worry about — weaker bones and teeth. Known as low bone-mineral density, the condition is an indicator of osteoporosis and can increase the risk of fractures and cause teeth to become loose and dental implants to fail, according to new research from the University at Buffalo (UB) in New York.
August 3, 2023
‘Early birds’ use CPAP machines longer, reaping greater health benefits
YaleNews
CPAP machines treat sleep apnea, but many patients don’t use them as directed. A new study from Yale finds “morning people” use theirs more during the night than others.