FDA approves first ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea — here's what that means
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first ever prescribed medicine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Read on to ...
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How a sleep mask for apnea reduces high blood pressure risk
Sleep apnea affects millions globally, often lurking undetected until it begins impacting overall health. While high blood ...
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea News
July 23, 2024 — Nearly 40 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and more than 30 million of them use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping. However ...
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FDA approves first drug for sleep apnea treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zepbound, a prescription weight-loss medication, as the first drug ...
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Understanding the dangers of untreated sleep apnea
There are many consequences of untreated OSA, and all of these are more likely with more-severe obstruction. Because people with OSA don't sleep well, they are at a higher risk for motor vehicle ...
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Lilly’s Zepbound approved by FDA for sleep apnea treatment
Sleep apnea affects 25 million Americans and 100 million individuals worldwide. Prior to the approval of Zepbound, those affected have mainly been offered a CPAP machine for treatment, often ...
FDA approves first-ever medication for obstructive sleep apnea
“Today’s approval marks the first drug treatment option for certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea,” said Sally Seymour, M.D., director of the Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Critical ...