February News 2022
February 24, 2022
Interventional cardiologist: Obstructive sleep apnea and heart failure should be evaluated simultaneously
Healthworld.com
From the Economic Times – Health World, Senior Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Kamal Sharma, Ahmedabad, says physicians, cardiologists and pulmonologists should all be advocates for conversations in the community to know more about the link between sleep apnea and heart failure.
February 23, 2022
CPAP treatment increases physical activity in adults with sleep apnea, heart disease
Medical Xpress
A new study found that treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy increased self-reported physical activity in adults with a history of heart disease. The Sleep Apnea cardioVascular Endpoints (SAVE) study, published in American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, was an international, randomized controlled trial of 2,600 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and sleep apnea.
February 16, 2022
Update on telemedicine for sleep disorders by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Neurology Advisor
In an update published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine states that telemedicine has been an effective tool for the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders. The use of telemedicine has increased exponentially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is found to be effective for the diagnosis and management of sleep apnea and for the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of insomnia.
February 10, 2022
FDA Clears Withings ScanWatch for SpO2 Functionality: CEO Says Wearable ‘Can Aid in the Detection of Breathing Disturbances at Night
Sleep Review
Withings’ ScanWatch can detect the presence of nighttime breathing disturbances – a sign of sleep apnea – with an algorithm that analyzes blood oxygen levels, heart rate, movement, and respiratory rate, all collected via the accelerometer and optical sensors. Additionally, it provides sophisticated sleep monitoring and analysis of sleep patterns, including the length, depth, and quality of sleep, and can wake users up with a gentle vibration at the best time of their sleep cycle.
February 7, 2022
The science behind a good night’s sleep
Chasing Life
During a recent podcast, Chasing Life host Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, speaks with sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins about why we sleep in the first place and how to ensure we get a good night’s rest. Gupta also talks with neurologist Ying-Hui Fu who explores the latest research surrounding sleep, including what regulates the amount of sleep we actually need and what role genetics might play.
February 3, 2022
Is Sleep Apnea Genetic? Here’s what to do if it runs in your family.
SELF
If you grew up with a parent who has sleep apnea, you may be left thinking: “Is sleep apnea genetic?” It’s a completely fair question. While we don’t know exactly what percentage of the population experiences sleep apnea, we do know that this is a very common sleep disorder that impacts a significant number of people. Given how many potential complications can arise from having sleep apnea, anyone with a family member who has the condition may find it especially pressing to figure out if a genetic link exists.
February 1, 2022
How sleep disorders and heart failure are closely connected
Healthgrades
Heart failure and sleep disorders, like insomnia and sleep apnea, go hand in hand. Insomnia makes it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep the whole night. Heart failure symptoms, like difficulty breathing and pain, may be keeping you awake. Poor sleep also can be a side effect of medications you take to treat heart failure, or from the stress of living with a chronic disease.