A novel device, Sonomat, monitors snoring and sleep-disordered breathing using a mattress overlay with embedded sensors. The study found that MAS devices reduced AHI and RMI in moderate and severe OSA patients.
Patients with OSA experience high rates of OAT therapy compliance, as measured by objective means and subjective estimates. The study found excellent agreement between subjective and objective compliance measures for patients undergoing OAT treatment.
A new study found that the sex differences in the brains of songbirds vary according to their social status. Contrary to previous assumptions, dominant males' larger brain areas controlling song behaviour do not explain their dominance. Instead, gene activity and neural connections play a more significant role
A new study found that combining a mandibular advancement splint with positive airway pressure therapy significantly improves treatment outcomes for patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. The study showed a mean AHI of 2.6 events per hour with combined therapy, compared to 4.4 events per hour with CPAP alone.
A new study reveals that patients implanted with the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device (LVAD) are at a higher risk of internal bleeding than those who received an earlier model. The research found nearly 22% of patients experienced gastrointestinal bleeding, while eight percent suffered from major adverse neurological events.
Children with enlarged tonsils and adenoids who wore an oral appliance for six months experienced favorable craniofacial growth, increased pharyngeal dimensions, and improved breathing and snoring during sleep. The treatment also normalized respiratory function and sleep quality, reducing the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea.
A combination of hypnosis and local anaesthesia during surgery has been found to reduce hospital stays and opioid drug use, improving patient comfort and aid healing. The technique has been successfully used in breast cancer and thyroidectomy procedures, with benefits extending to healthcare systems.