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1 in 3 Doctors Sued; Sleep Apnea Dangers; Tainted Arthritis Products

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 11, 2023
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Daytime Sleepiness Drugs of Varying Performance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Solriamfetol had particularly strong showing in network meta-analysis

May 08, 2023
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Is There a Wrong Way to Take a Midday Nap?

Duration of siestas associated with health outcomes

Apr 26, 2023
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Melatonin Gummies May Not Be What They Claim to Be

Nearly 90% of brands were mislabeled, lab analysis shows

Apr 25, 2023
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Alzheimer's Proteins Reduced by Sleep Drug

Both amyloid and tau levels fell in early trial

Apr 21, 2023
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Poor Sleep After COVID Hospitalization: Dyspnea Is Part of the Equation

Worsening sleep quality, duration, and regularity associated with impaired lung function

Apr 15, 2023
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Reworked Philips CPAP, BiPAP Machines May Not Deliver Correct Therapy

And some of the remediated breathing devices may not provide any treatment at all, FDA warns

Apr 10, 2023
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Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patients

THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life

Apr 06, 2023
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Sleep Problems Tied to Increased Stroke Risk

Long unplanned naps, poor sleep quality, apnea among red flags

Apr 05, 2023
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Sleep Problems From Childhood to Adolescence Tied to Worse Mental Health

Results suggest early sleep interventions could prevent mental health problems in adolescence

Apr 05, 2023
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Lousy Sleep Compounds Genetic Risk for Asthma in Adults

Twofold higher risk in people with poor sleep patterns and high genetic susceptibility

Apr 03, 2023
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'Early Birds' With Sleep Apnea May Get More CPAP Benefits

Patients with so-called morning chronotype used devices a half-hour more per night

Apr 01, 2023
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Sleep, Exercise, and Death; Pope Improving, Eats Pizza; Obesity Med Strategies

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mar 31, 2023
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Pitolisant Safe and Effective in Children With Narcolepsy

First study in a pediatric population, with findings similar to adults

Mar 24, 2023
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