The FDA has approved the first medication useful in treating adults exhibiting moderate-to-severe OSA with obesity. Eli Lilly and Company announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription medicine for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity. “Too often, OSA is brushed off as…
Introduction A published study was conducted by Avadel Pharmaceuticals identifying the top 20 comorbidities in over 2,000 people with narcolepsyi, revealing that psychiatric, sleep, and pain disorders were most common, while cardiovascular diseases were notably absent. Conducted using the Mayo Clinic Platform, this analysis provides insights into the unique health challenges faced by narcolepsy patients,…
Introduction Menopause has significant effects on women today, including sleep. Changes in the biological life cycles, extreme hormonal changes and with advancing age, women are at an increased risk for sleep disturbances such as insomnia, poor sleep quality, and sleep deprivation, as well as sleep disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Restless Legs…
By Alison S Kole, MD, MPH, FCCP, FAASM Sleep, a fundamental aspect of health and well-being,1 exhibits unique characteristics and challenges in women, influenced by biological, hormonal, and life cycle factors. These distinctions not only shape sleep patterns but also affect the presentation and diagnosis of sleep disorders, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This article…
Are you wondering how to improve sleep quality and get better nightly sleep? Then, you have to focus on your sleep hygiene and implementing good sleep habits. By doing so, you can make sure you are getting the healthy sleep needed for optimal physical and mental health and better overall quality of life. Hence, let’s…
Blue light-filtering glasses are extensively marketed as devices that will reduce adverse effects of light-emitting screens on sleep, but there is little scientific evidence to support those claims. Blue Light Visible light includes a short segment of wavelengths tucked into the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. Together, the wavelengths of visible light captured by our eyes are…
Symptoms Snoring is not the only tell-tale sign of a child who has OSA. It is not always present, particularly if the airway turbulence happens in the lower section of the upper airway behind or below the tongue. Children with OSA have noisy breathing, restlessness during sleep, and pauses in breathing, which results in fragmented…