SLEEP APNEA, OBSTRUCTIVE

This study tested a 12-month remote lifestyle program for 696 veterans with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. Participants watched videos, tracked food and activity, and had access to a coach. The goal was to improve sleep-related quality of life and reduce weight. The program…

This study compared telemedicine-based management of sleep apnea to traditional in-person care for improving blood pressure. 344 adults with suspected obstructive sleep apnea participated. The goal was to see if remote monitoring and treatment adjustments could lower 24-hour bloo…

This study tested whether using oral cryotherapy (ice) after robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea can reduce sore throat and improve daily life. Sixty-four adults who had the surgery rated their pain and how much it interfered with activities. The goal was to see if this s…

This study looked at how much each millimeter of advancement in an oral mouthpiece helps people with sleep apnea. Twenty adults with moderate or severe sleep apnea who could not use a CPAP machine took part. Researchers measured breathing pauses and daytime sleepiness at each ste…

This study looked for early warning signs of sleep apnea in 40 people with Down syndrome. Sleep apnea is common in this group but often missed, leading to tiredness and heart problems. Researchers used sleep tests and heart monitoring to find factors that could help doctors diagn…

This study tested two methods for setting the jaw position in dental sleep apnea devices: one using speech sounds and the other using the standard forward-push technique. Eleven adults with obstructive sleep apnea tried both methods to see if they worked equally well. The goal wa…

This study looked at whether treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can also reduce pain and problems in the jaw and face (temporomandibular disorders, or TMD). Researchers followed 40 adults with OSA who had not yet started treatment. They checked for TMD signs and symptoms befo…