FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound to treat obstructive sleep apnea
The FDA said studies have shown that by aiding weight loss, Zepbound improves sleep apnea symptoms in some patients.
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Biden's sleep apnea has led him to use a CPAP machine at night
After reporters noticed marks on the president's face Wednesday morning, the White House disclosed that the president started using a CPAP machine a few weeks ago.
As a CPAP recall drags on, sleep apnea sufferers are getting angry
Philips is trying to fix or replace 5 million of the devices because foam in them can deteriorate into harmful particles. But the process is taking years, forcing some patients to risk their health.
A $10,322 Tab For A Sleep Apnea Study Is Enough To Wreck One Patient's Rest
The University of Miami Health System charged truck driver José Mendoza six times what Medicare would pay for an overnight test. He got trapped by his high-deductible health plan and sky-high billing.
CPAP Machines Were Seen As Ventilator Alternatives, But Could Spread COVID-19
Doctors say the machine that helps some people with sleep apnea keep their airway open at night won't be enough to help an ill COVID-19 patient breathe and could spread the coronavirus to bystanders.
Beyond Annoying: How To Identify The Sounds Of A Troublesome Snore
Most snoring is harmless, aside from the misery it might cause your bed mate. In some cases though, it's a sign of sleep apnea, a serious condition. Here's how to know the difference.
You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices
Millions of sleep apnea patients rely on CPAP breathing machines to get a good night's rest. Health insurers use a variety of tactics, including surveillance, to make patients bear the costs.
Federal Report Blames A Type Of Sleep Apnea For Train Crashes
The National Transportation Safety Board said two recent commuter rail accidents that killed one person and injured more than 200 others were caused by engineers falling asleep at the controls.
Trump Administration Aims To Loosen Obama-Era Truck Safety Rules
Truckers complain they work in one of the nation's most over-regulated industries. Advocates worry rolling back safety regulations will make highways more dangerous.
Regulators Pull Plan To Test Truckers, Train Operators For Sleep Apnea
Two U.S. agencies are ending their push to screen truck drivers and train operators a year after saying the sleep disorder "can cause unintended sleep episodes and resulting deficits in attention."