Why CPAP and tirzepatide make good bedfellows: 2024 sleep conference highlights
What the latest evidence says about obstructive sleep apnoea, weight loss and cardiometabolic health
Tag: Sleep medicine
When it comes to treating insomnia, Australia is sleeping on the job
It is estimated that 30-40% of Australian adults experience short-term insomnia (for up to three months) and 10-15% of adults experience chronic insomnia disorder (lasting…
Diabetes drug reduces OSA severity in adults with obesity, study shows
Type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide has been shown to be effective in treating moderate to severe sleep apnoea in a worldwide clinical trial. US researchers…
Mandibular devices ‘as effective as CPAP’ for reducing BP in sleep apnoea
Oral appliance therapy is as effective as CPAP for reducing blood pressure in patients with hypertension and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea, according to…
Nocturnal asthma symptoms ‘should trigger treatment review’
GPs may need to step up treatment in patients with asthma-related sleep disturbances despite correct inhaler technique and adherence, according to the National Asthma Council.…
Dr Michael Mosley on psychiatry, medical inertia and his type 2 diabetes crusade
“I was interested in what makes people tick. How the human body works, but also how people think and behave,” says Dr Michael Mosley, BBC…
Insomnia common after mild COVID-19: study
Even mild cases of COVID-19 can trigger insomnia in most people, a study reveals. About three out of four people with mild COVID-19 (76%) reported…
How a ‘pretty unusual’ set of symptoms led doctors to Australia’s first case of fatal familial insomnia
A 32-year-old with a snoring problem turned out to be a rare and tragic example of fatal familial insomnia, the first case seen in Australia.…
More CPAP masks with magnetic clips recalled
The TGA has issued a recall notice for 12 ResMed CPAP masks amid concerns the magnetic clips could interfere with the function or location of…
Adults with OSA continue to benefit from novel surgery three years on: Aussie study
Patients with obstructive sleep apnoea treated with a novel surgical technique have persistent long-term symptom improvements up to 3.5 years post-surgery, Australian doctors report. Although the combination upper…
