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In brief: what’s new and notable in sleep medicine

Explore research into the association between OSA and cancer, alternative treatments to CPAP, and updates on the Philips mechanical ventilator device recalls.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Nocturnal BP Profile Predicts CPAP Effect on BP in Patients With OSA and Resistant Hypertension

Effects of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Glycemic Variability in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and OSA

Oronasal vs Nasal Masks: The Impact of Mask Type on CPAP Requirement, Pharyngeal Critical Closing Pressure (Pcrit), and Upper Airway Cross-Sectional Areas in Patients With OSA

OSA Is Associated With the Human Gut Microbiota Composition and Functional Potential in the Population-Based Swedish CardioPulmonary bioImage Study

Polysomnographic Assessment of Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Development

Prognostic Implications of OSA in Acute Coronary Syndrome by Obesity Status

Single-Night Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Contributes to Inconsistent Cardiovascular Outcome Findings

VISUAL ABSTRACT

What is the association between OSA and cancer prevalence and incidence?

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Sleep medicine resources for patients and clinicians

Clinician education resources to explore

E-LEARNING

Sleep Board Review On Demand 2023

Enhance your understanding of sleep-related breathing disorders, instrumentation and testing, and treatment for sleep disorders with recordings from the live review course.

DEVICE RECALLS

The latest on Philips

Access news and resources related to recalls of Philips Respironics CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices.

PLAYER HUB

You Snooze, You Win!

Navigate from platform to platform, and answer questions testing your sleep smarts to earn points. Can you jump to the top of the leaderboard?

Sleep medicine news and notes

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PULMONOLOGY DATA TRENDS 2023

Sleep Apnea: Comorbidities, Racial Disparities, Weight Guidelines, and Alternatives to CPAP
Explore infographics on comorbidities in sleep apnea, American Thoracic Society clinical practice guildines for weight management, and alternative treatments to CPAP.

CHEST DAILY NEWS

Clinicians provide guidance on navigating ventilation device options
Three sleep medicine experts shared their experiences with the current landscape of recalled ventilation devices.

Panel reviews evolving management of sleep-disordered breathing in children
A panel of experts discussed the challenges in diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric patients and the growing utilization of novel therapies.

SLEEP STRATEGIES

New pharmacological interventions for residual excessive daytime sleepiness in OSA
Clinicians recommend pharmacological therapy for the treatment of residual excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with OSA.

NONRESPIRATORY SLEEP SECTION

Seasonal variations in sleep architecture
Seasonal variations have been known to lead to worsening sleep disturbances, cognitive impairments, and metabolic and mental health disturbances.

RESPIRATORY-RELATED SLEEP DISORDERS SECTION

CPAP in overlap syndrome: Unveiling the evidence
This article presents data in support of CPAP therapy for patients with COPD and OSA.

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