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Increased Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Poor Sleep Quality Among Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Insights from the DCCT/EDIC Cohort

This review synthesizes evidence from the DCCT/EDIC study highlighting the high prevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea and poor sleep quality in older adults with long-standing type 1 diabetes, emphasizing the clinical and m

Oct 4, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Prevention of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from a Large UK Cohort Study

A comprehensive UK cohort study shows that GLP-1 receptor agonists do not reduce the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea compared to DPP-4 inhibitors in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sep 20, 2026
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Expiratory Pressure Alleviation in CPAP Therapy: Impact on Upper Airway Patency and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Control

Expiratory pressure alleviation during CPAP treatment reduces upper airway patency, increases residual apnea severity, and necessitates higher therapeutic pressure in severe OSA patients, without affecting treatment adherence.

Sep 9, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

GLI1 Activation in Intermittent Hypoxia: A Novel Mechanistic Link Driving Cardiac Fibrosis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This study reveals that intermittent hypoxia activates GLI1 transcription factor in cardiac fibroblasts, driving fibrosis via PKM2-mediated glycolysis, and highlights GLI1 as a promising therapeutic target in OSA-associated cardiac dysfunct

Aug 24, 2026
Cardiology

Comorbid Insomnia Amplifies Blood Pressure Reduction with CPAP Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

In patients with OSA and elevated blood pressure, comorbid insomnia is linked to a significantly greater blood pressure reduction following short-term CPAP therapy, highlighting the clinical importance of addressing both sleep disorders.

Aug 4, 2026
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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Review

This review synthesizes current evidence on the impact of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) on cardiovascular disease incidence in obstructive sleep apnea patients, highlighting potential long-term cardiovascular benefits and mechanistic

Jul 24, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Early CPAP Intervention May Mitigate Parkinson Disease Risk in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A massive cohort study of 11.3 million US veterans reveals that obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for Parkinson disease, but early treatment with CPAP significantly reduces this risk, particularly in women.

Jan 2, 2026
HIV/AIDS

Breaking the Cycle: How Modafinil Offers Hope for Sleep and Mood Disorders in HIV Patients

Sleep disturbances and mood disorders profoundly affect people living with HIV. Modafinil emerges as a promising therapy addressing daytime sleepiness, depression, and cognitive challenges, improving quality of life.

Nov 12, 2025Sign in to read

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