Category: Sleep Blogs

   Researchers found that oxygen deficiency caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms.  Summary: A study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms. The research showed that…

Several sleep diagnostics companies have released kits in which multiple types of in-lab sleep study sensors are bundled together. Some sleep disorders centers find these kits to make ordering supplies more convenient than ordering by individual SKU. In many cases, adult and pediatric options are available. Sleep Review‘s sleep sensor kits guide compares these bundles on included sensors, usage,…

  A post-hoc analysis confirmed the efficacy of Lumryz in study participants who were and were not using a stable dose of an alerting agent. Summary: A post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 REST-ON trial demonstrated that Lumryz (sodium oxybate) improves narcolepsy symptoms, including wakefulness, cataplexy episodes, and daytime sleepiness, regardless of whether patients were also…

The internet-based sleep intervention helped family caregivers improve sleep quality, particularly those with the most demanding caregiving responsibilities. Summary: Research from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine shows that an online insomnia treatment, SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet), improved sleep for family caregivers, particularly those with the most demanding responsibilities. The SHUTi program,…

New research highlights the link between poor sleep quality, dementia, and increased mortality risk in older adults. Summary: A new study published in Aging reveals that poor sleep quality is strongly linked to increased mortality risk in older adults. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging and other institutions found that poor sleep exacerbates the risk of death,…

   ADVENT-HF investigator T. Douglas Bradley, MD, says any risk of increased mortality linked to the use of adaptive servo-ventilation in people with central sleep apnea and heart failure is device- and algorithm-specific. Interview by Sree Roy In 2015, the ResMed-funded SERVE-HF trial resulted in practice-changing guidance due to its shocking finding that a minute ventilation-triggered adaptive…

Quviviq, a dual orexin receptor antagonist, has been approved in Japan for the treatment of adult insomnia, based on positive data from a phase 3 trial. Summary: Nxera Pharma Japan Co, a subsidiary of Nxera Pharma, received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare for Quviviq (daridorexant) 25 mg and 50 mg to treat…

Positive airway pressure (PAP), commonly referred to as CPAP (which more accurately refers to the subset of “continuous” PAP devices), is the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. PAP therapy applies air under positive pressure through the nose, mouth, or both, to prevent the collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Many types of interfaces can connect the…

The FDA says it has repeatedly called for a recall of SnoreStop Nasal Spray due to contamination risks, but the manufacturer has not complied to date. Summary: The FDA has issued a warning against using SnoreStop Nasal Spray, distributed by Green Pharmaceuticals, due to microbial contamination found in the product. Despite FDA recommendations for a recall…

   Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the most commonly prescribed therapy for sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It is also referred to as “CPAP,” which more accurately refers to the “continuous” air pressure mode. Other modes include auto-CPAP (also known as APAP) and bilevel, which delivers a…