Sleep Medicine
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Signal of Suicide Ideation With GLP-1 RA Semaglutide, but Experts Urge Caution
Suicidation associated with semaglutide, but researchers note analysis should not be interpreted as causation.
Clinical Review
Use of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treating OSA in Military Patient Populations
Given the challenges of continuous positive airway pressure for patients in the military deployed
to austere environments, could implanted...
Program Profile
Robotic Pet Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit
Similar to traditional pet therapy, the implementation of robotic pet therapy could aid in the nonpharmacologic treatment of pain, agitation,...
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Eli Lilly to Ask FDA to Approve Weight Loss Drug for Sleep Apnea
Non–peer-reviewed early results of two studies indicate significant improvement in OSA symptoms, according to drug maker Eli Lilly.
Original Research
Nasal Cannula Dislodgement During Sleep in Veterans Receiving Long-term Oxygen Therapy for Hypoxemic Chronic Respiratory Failure
Long-term oxygen therapy can effectively reduce all-cause mortality in veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but the effects of...
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Magnesium Spray for Better Sleep? Experts Weigh In
Magnesium oil applied to the feet may be a new social media trend, and although it may offer some sleep aid, caution is required.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Promote Early Bone Loss
Though a small sample size, patients with severe OSA had early bone loss, compared with mild or moderate OSA.
Perspectives
CPAP Oversells and Underperforms
CPAP doesn’t seem to improve CVD-related outcomes. In some cases, it’s even harmful.
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The prospect of a medication to treat OSA is getting closer
For researchers involved with sleep disorders, developing a pharmacologic treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a bit like searching for...
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Children and preteen use of melatonin as sleep aid increased
Usage of melatonin more than doubled in children and teenagers from 2017 to 2020.