—For patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea that doesn’t respond to traditional treatments, hypoglossal nerve stimulation may be an option. But as a new study highlights, screening for eligible ...

An article published in the December issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy says that more than one third of patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, ...

Nearly half of patients undergoing drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) experienced a sentinel central event after an average of 6 minutes in a study of 103 individuals with obstructive sleep apnea ...

Much like eating and drinking, sleep is crucial to maintain overall health and well-being. Did you know we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping? Sleep is essential for restorative function, ...

OSA affects about 1 in 5 adults and increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Home sleep apnea tests (HSAT) offer accessible and cost-effective diagnosis. CPAP remains the gold standard, but ...

The pauses in breathing can last a few seconds or minutes, and typically end with a snort or a choking sound. There are three main types of sleep apnea. As the name suggests, obstructive sleep apnea ...

For people who snore, a diagnosis of sleep apnea can be a big relief. The condition, which causes people to stop breathing repeatedly while sleeping, is linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart ...

A recent study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology examines how sleep deprivation affected the quality of screening colonoscopy. Here are five things to know about the study. • The ...