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Sleep apnea drains billions from UK-US productivity every year, study finds
health4 days ago

Sleep apnea drains billions from UK-US productivity every year, study finds

A UCL-led study of 4,000 UK/US adults estimates obstructive sleep apnea costs the US and UK economies more than £137bn ($185bn) annually (US about $180bn; UK about £4.2bn), driven by lost workdays and reduced performance. With around 1 billion people affected globally and up to 85% undiagnosed, researchers call for workplace screening and earlier treatment, noting two-thirds of patients abandon CPAP therapy and that costs may be underestimated as medical and accident costs aren’t included. The study also highlights worker protections and concerns from unions about drivers facing penalties if diagnosed.

via The Guardian|
#cpap-adherence#economic-impact#health
Mars organics puzzle, cholesterol‑cutting drug, and 93% sleep apnea breakthrough dominate this week's science
science14 days ago

Mars organics puzzle, cholesterol‑cutting drug, and 93% sleep apnea breakthrough dominate this week's science

A ScienceAlert weekly briefing highlights a Mars organics puzzle unsolved by non-biological processes; TLC-2716 reduces remnant cholesterol by up to 61% in a short trial; an implant-based sleep apnea treatment reports a 93% success rate; Alzheimer's linked to disrupted brain replay in mice; brain-aging reversal seen in lab by boosting DMTF1; and a Milky Way core model proposes fermionic dark matter rather than a black hole.

via ScienceAlert|
#alzheimers#cholesterol#mars
Compact Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Delivers 93% Airway Opening in Sleep Apnea Trial
health19 days ago

Compact Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Delivers 93% Airway Opening in Sleep Apnea Trial

Researchers at Flinders University tested a smaller electrode for hypoglossal nerve stimulation to treat obstructive sleep apnea. In a short trial, 13 of 14 participants had their airway opened during stimulation (93% success), with a 90-minute ultrasound-guided procedure that is less invasive than current implants. If validated in larger, real-world studies, this approach could provide a quicker, more customizable alternative to CPAP and existing HNS. Further development and testing are planned.

via ScienceAlert|
#airway-opening#clinical-trial#health
Sleepless nights left her eyelids flipping inside out, CPAP fixed them
health24 days ago

Sleepless nights left her eyelids flipping inside out, CPAP fixed them

A 39-year-old Brooklyn woman with six weeks of eye irritation developed floppy eyelids that rolled inside-out, a condition linked to obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. A sleep study showed moderate OSA (27 events per hour). After CPAP treatment, along with eye lubrication/patches and weight loss, her eyelids stopped flipping within two weeks and her sleep improved. The syndrome is often managed non-surgically, though some cases may require surgery.

via Ars Technica|
#cpap#floppy-eyelid-syndrome#health
Cheese May Lower Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Finds
health28 days ago

Cheese May Lower Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Finds

A large health study using UK Biobank and FinnGen data finds cheese consumption is associated with a 28% lower risk of sleep apnea, with researchers applying Mendelian randomization to explore causality and identifying several biomarkers potentially mediating the effect; experts caution that correlation is not causation and advise moderation and standard sleep apnea guidance from clinicians.

via HuffPost|
#cheese#diet#health
Sleep Habits and Signs That Could Harm Your Heart Health
health3 months ago

Sleep Habits and Signs That Could Harm Your Heart Health

Poor sleep quality, characterized by symptoms like loud snoring, gasping, waking unrefreshed, or experiencing a racing heart, can indicate underlying issues such as sleep apnea that may increase the risk of heart problems. Experts recommend maintaining regular sleep routines, getting morning sunlight, exercising, and creating relaxing pre-sleep habits to improve sleep and protect heart health.

via Hindustan Times|
#cardiovascular-risk#health#heart-health
Neck Size Over 17 Inches May Signal Heart Risks
health5 months ago

Neck Size Over 17 Inches May Signal Heart Risks

Research indicates that a neck circumference over 17 inches in men or 14 inches in women can signal increased risks for heart disease, diabetes, and sleep disorders, even in individuals with normal BMI. Measuring neck size is a simple way to assess hidden health risks related to fat distribution and metabolic health, and lifestyle changes can help reduce these risks.

via SciTechDaily|
#cardiovascular-disease#health#heart-health
Can a Gadget Cure Noisy Snoring?
health5 months ago

Can a Gadget Cure Noisy Snoring?

A woman explores a new wearable device called Zeus, designed to reduce snoring by electrically stimulating throat muscles, after recording her own loud snoring habits. While initial trials show promise, her personal experience with the device was mixed, but it may help some users with snoring or mild sleep apnea, offering a less intrusive alternative to traditional treatments.

via The Times|
#health#sleep-apnea#sleep-health