Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
Pediatric OSA improved with oral montelukast
The majority of children with obstructive sleep apnea who took montelukast showed reductions in their apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) scores.
From the Journals
Acoustic pharyngometry no additional benefit in OSA diagnosis
Assessment of upper airway cross-sectional area using acoustic pharyngometry is no better than the use of clinical variables to diagnose...
Article
Sleep apnea and myocardial preconditioning: A paradigm shift?
News
MRI measurements reveal effects of sleep deprivation
Key clinical point: Brain responses to sustained-attention tasks deteriorated with sleep deprivation and varied according to circadian rhythms,...
Conference Coverage
CPAP fell short for preventing cardiovascular events
Key clinical point: About 3.3.
News
Sleep doctor: Less than 7 hours can worsen diabetes
Quality sleep is “profoundly important” to patients with diabetes, and sleeping fewer than 7 hours a night can affect glucose levels and insulin...
News
Hypoxia of obstructive sleep apnea aggravates NAFLD, NASH in adolescents
Oxidative stress contributes significantly to NAFLD and NASH, particularly in adolescents who are overweight.
Conference Coverage
Flumazenil effective in refractory hypersomnolence
DENVER – Compounded formulation of GABA-A antagonist performed well in large uncontrolled series.
Conference Coverage
GERD and sleep disorders often go hand in glove
DENVER – Nocturnal awakening, insomnia, and other sleep disorders are highly prevalent in individuals with GERD.
Conference Coverage
Sleep apnea in pregnancy linked to preterm birth
DENVER – Maternal sleep apnea is associated with increased rates of obstetric intervention and preterm birth.