Sleep Apnea

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Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and dementia, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in people aged 50 years and older, investigators report.

Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea may be at significantly greater risk for cognitive decline as they age, even among patients who otherwise are healthy and not obese, a new study finds.

Continuous positive airway pressure is the gold standard treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. But it may not be effective in elderly adults, investigators say

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Meta-analysis shows sleep apnea linked to increased risk for sudden death, cardiovascular mortality

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Sleep apnea can cause a negative feedback loop, worsening cardiovascular conditions, which then further aggravate the sleep apnea, specialists say.

People with cognitive impairment who have sleep apnea are more likely to score lower on tests of cognitive function than their peers without sleep apnea. And the more severe the apnea, the greater the...