Maria Suurna, M.D., is an otolaryngologist who specializes in sleep medicine and sleep surgery at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System. For information on sleep treatments and services click ...

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 20 percent of people in the United States. It happens when your breathing temporarily stops while you sleep. Depending on the severity of ...

A nightly oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea is close to regulatory approval in the US. This medicine-based option could ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Millions of Americans live with sleep disorders. Manufacturers estimate eight million of them use a CPAP machine at night to help. But they also estimate up to half quit within a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity, weight-loss surgery conferred lower risk for major adverse ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Approximately 80% Americans, or about 6 million people, are living with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Hawaii ...

Pediatric OSAS treatment is shifting towards a tailored, multidisciplinary approach, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model. Adenotonsillectomy is the standard first-line treatment, improving sleep ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, weight-loss surgery was linked to reduced risk for heart ...

Sleep apnea is a prevalent sleep disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This condition not only disrupts sleep patterns but also poses ...

Bariatric surgery, also called weight-loss or metabolic surgery, was associated with a 42% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep apnea.Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a less common but serious condition.Both OSA and CSA are ...