Search results for "Sleep apnea"
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea perceived as looking younger after CPAP treatment
Data showed that perceived age of sleep apnea patients was six years younger after one month of using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/02/2.htm
2 Apr 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for sleep apnea
A 52-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up after being diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea 8 weeks ago. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was prescribed based on a titration during in-laboratory polysomnography. He notes some improvement in his sleep with CPAP, but he still feels drowsy during the day. Following a physical exam, cardiopulmonary exam, and neurologic exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management to address this patient's continued drowsiness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/05/3.htm
5 Jun 2018
Guideline issued on diagnostic testing for obstructive sleep apnea
Among other strong recommendations, clinical tools, questionnaires, and prediction algorithms are not recommended for obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis in adults in the absence of polysomnography or home sleep apnea testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/03/21/4.htm
21 Mar 2017
Diagnose, address cognitive impairment in heart failure patients, society says
A new scientific statement from the Heart Failure Society of America advises clinicians to be alert to clues such as difficulty with money or running out of medicine, among other recommendations.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/03/19/4.htm
19 Mar 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for daytime sleepiness
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated for a 1-year history of daytime sleepiness. She falls asleep while watching TV, at the theater, and occasionally during a meal. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/06/15/3.htm
15 Jun 2021
Task Force finds insufficient evidence on screening for afib
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reviewed trials published since 2017 but did not deem them strong enough to show evidence of benefit or harm.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/01/3.htm
1 Feb 2022
ADA, EASD update guidance on managing hyperglycemia
An updated consensus statement from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) addressed social drivers of health, lifestyle modifications, and new drug classes for type 2 diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Discuss bariatric surgery
A 39-year-old woman comes to the office to discuss bariatric surgery. She has been unable to lose weight with diet and exercise, including supervised weight loss programs. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/02/15/3.htm
15 Feb 2022
Apnea outcomes may be similar when treated by sleep specialist or nonspecialist
Low-strength evidence indicated that outcomes were similar whether care was provided by primary care physicians, sleep specialist nurses, or sleep specialist physicians, although study authors noted that non–sleep specialists were often highly experienced in sleep medicine.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/01/30/4.htm
30 Jan 2018
2 obstructive sleep apnea treatments show similar reductions in blood pressure
Although there was no statistically significant difference in change in blood pressure between continuous positive airway pressure and mandibular advancement devices, the former had a considerably higher probability of having the strongest association with systolic blood pressure reduction.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/08/4.htm
8 Dec 2015