sleep Apnea

The results have been published in The Lancet. 298 patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea were included. One quarter received a placebo, while the remaining participants were given sulthiame in different doses. The clinical trial was conducted in four European countries and was double-blind, meaning that neither the participants nor the researchers knew who […]

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler, FAPESP edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source A volunteer patient performs the six-minute walk test, which is used to assess functional capacity. Credit: UFSCar Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is known for causing breathing difficulties and limiting everyday activities. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS),

Health12 March 2026 ByCarly Cassella (Tim Kitchen/Getty Images) Sleeping with a clunky breathing machine is a problem for many with sleep apnea, but a more comfortable alternative is on the horizon. In a recent clinical drug trial that ended in 2023, participants who took the highest daily dose of an epilepsy drug had nearly 50

by Flinders University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: CHEST (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2025.08.020 In less than 90 minutes, a new, less invasive electrical stimulation technique has been found to improve breathing in people with sleep apnea. The technique, which involves percutaneous hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS), was tested on 14

by Dennis Thompson edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes A good night’s sleep might be an additional benefit some gain from taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound, a new study says. Obese patients with type 2 diabetes are less likely to need a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea if they’re taking

by Tulane University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are two conditions that share a potentially deadly link. Having one increases the odds of developing the other, and together, the breathing difficulties of sleep apnea combined with the irregular heartbeat of AFib can