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a month ago

Ancient practice of conch blowing may ease moderate obstructive sleep apnoea—after 6 months, participants saw 34% less daytime sleepiness, 4–5 fewer apnea episodes/hour, and improved oxygen overnight. Larger trials are underway. theguardian.com/society/2025/a…

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2 months ago

FDA clears Nyxoah’s Genio system for treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (AHI 15–65). This leadless, battery‑free bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulator—MRI‑compatible—is powered by a wearable and showed ~71% AHI reduction in DREAM trial. clinicaladvisor.com/news/fda-clear…

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2 months ago

Time to rethink how we talk about sleep apnea Over 900 million adults may have OSA—and stigma, missing subtle signs, and “quick-fix” culture mean most cases go undiagnosed. A fresh perspective and rebranding could boost access and life-changing treatment. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-…

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2 months ago

🌡️ OSA severity swings by season! A global study of ~70K users shows AHI is ~5% higher in summer/winter (Northern Hemisphere) and 10–15% higher in southern summer vs spring. Warmer temps & shorter sleep partly explain it. Season matters! Read more: nature.com/articles/s4385…

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2 months ago

⏰ Best sleep trackers, by @wirecutter Wirecutter’s top pick is the Oura Ring @ouraring (Gen 3)—preferred for its accuracy, comfort, and easy-to-read sleep & HRV data. Stylish and discreet for sleep tracking. Explore the full guide: nytimes.com/wirecutter/rev…

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2 months ago

💊 The first pill for sleep apnea? Apnimed’s once‑daily AD109 just delivered up to 50% reduction in OSA severity by week 26, with nearly 23% seeing full symptom control—all without a mask. Tolerability was strong too. Learn more: abcnews.go.com/Health/1st-pil…

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2 months ago

🛌 A sleep doc’s own CPAP story A Behavioral Sleep Medicine specialist wore CPAP for a year to better understand patients. She found insomnia is a major barrier, but CBT‑I helped boost success and tolerance. Empathy matters. Learn more: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-…

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3 months ago

😮 A CPAP alternative that sucks—literally Somnics’ iNAP uses negative pressure to pull the tongue forward & keep airways open. Less effective than CPAP but discreet, portable & quiet. Now targeting younger, CPAP-averse users. 🧠 edition.cnn.com/2025/07/11/bus…

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4 months ago

💉Australia’s TGA just approved tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for treating moderate–severe OSA in adults with obesity. Losing weight = easing airway pressure. Read more: theconversation.com/the-weight-los…

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4 months ago

📲 Sleep apnea detection on your wrist? Samsung just rolled out its Galaxy Watch feature to 70 countries—now CE-certified in the EU too. Tracks SpO₂ during sleep to flag moderate–severe OSA. Available on Watch4+ with Android 12+. Details: news.samsung.com/global/samsung…

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4 months ago

Mouth-taping for sleep? New review says the TikTok trend has limited benefits—and real risks (like suffocation or worsened apnea if you can’t breathe through your nose). Cool idea? Maybe. Safe? Not always. 😬 Proceed with caution: sciencealert.com/doctors-delive…

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4 months ago

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like tirzepatide, are showing promise in reducing sleep apnea severity—not just by promoting weight loss, but also through anti-inflammatory effects. Could this be the beginning of a new era in OSA treatment? neurologyadvisor.com/features/glp-1…

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4 months ago

CPAP: More Than Just a Sleep Aid? New study reveals that consistent CPAP use in patients with resistant hypertension and OSA leads to significant reductions in nighttime blood pressure. Dive into the details: nature.com/articles/s4137…

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4 months ago

Big news in the sleep world: A once-a-day pill for sleep apnea just crushed it in a Phase 3 trial. No mask. No machine. Just results. Could we finally be seeing a CPAP alternative that works? 👉 science.org/content/articl…