Sex differences in OSA
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that affects both men and women, however it’s...
10 June, 2024
OSA Tag
If I snore does that mean I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Snoring and suspected sleep apneas are the most frequent causes for referral for a sleep...
30 May, 2024
A quick look at the connection between OSA and cardiac conditions
Beyond the immediate respiratory consequences of OSA, the condition exerts a significant impact on cardiovascular...
13 May, 2024
Nocturnal BP Profile Predicts CPAP Effect on BP in Patients With OSA and Resistant Hypertension
Dear reader. The following is a summary of a scientific article published by Chest Journal...
13 May, 2024
Associations between and sleep disorders and mental health
The association between mental health and the presence of a sleep disorder has been well...
25 October, 2023
Depression with OSA (DOSA) leads to high CVD morbidity/all-cause mortality: Findings from the SHHS cohort.
This study showed that DOSA was associated with an elevated risk of CVD, and...
25 October, 2023
Cholinergic basal forebrain degeneration due to sleep-disordered breathing exacerbates pathology in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
It is theorised that Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) develops when the cleavage of amyloid precursor protein...
31 March, 2023
Improvements in cognitive function and quantitative sleep electroencephalogram in obstructive sleep apnoea after six months of continuous positive airway pressure treatment.
CPAP therapy is the ‘gold standard’ in treating OSA, however the reported positive benefits are...
31 March, 2023
Comparing the Efficacy, Mask Leak, Patient Adherence, and Patient Preference of Three Different CPAP Interfaces to Treat Moderate-Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Mask choice for patients and CPAP educators is one of the most important aspects of...
31 March, 2023
The Paleo Diet for OSA – Trend or Treatment?
Obesity is a predisposing factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and with a global obesity...
19 December, 2022