Global Scans · Sleep · Weekly Summary

• [New] The sleep apnea feature, which recently received De Novo clearance from US FDA, will detect signs of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea - and often undiagnosed and untreated - chronic medical condition, so they can address it with their healthcare provider. aptantech
• Obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, liver disease, sleep apnea, chronic back pain, sexual dysfunction and certain cancers. Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world
• Physical activity such as walking can help reduce stress, improve mood and sleep, and lower the risk of diseases according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services physical activity guidelines. American Heart Association
• Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time. Medical Xpress
• Sleep-related hypoxia - or low oxygen levels during sleep - is associated with a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation over time. Medical Xpress
• The study aimed to assess whether poor sleep duration and quality are significant risk factors for obesity in Australian adults aged over 15. Medical Xpress
• Gadgets aside, 2024 will see people explore sleep tourism, with travel agency Skyscanner revealing that 33% of UK travelers say that sleep will be top of their agenda on their next trip. Country Living
• Equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to manage their sleep and energy cycles will play a crucial role in tackling the global shortage of sleep among young people. The Conversation
• Concerning physical health, sleep disorders are one of the most frequent health problems among sexual minority Colombians, and gay and bisexual men are at higher risk of HIV than the general population. MDPI
• Obesity can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, cancer, sleep apnea and liver disease, and it is now the number 2 most common cause of preventable death in the United States. Pharmacy Times
• Outside the US, Philips Respironics will continue to provide new sleep and respiratory care devices, accessories (including patient interfaces), consumables (including patient circuits), replacement parts (including repair kits) and services, subject to certain requirements. Philips
• Until the relevant requirements of the consent decree are met, Philips Respironics will not sell new CPAP or BiPAP sleep therapy devices or other respiratory care devices in the US. Philips
• The CDC calls that a public health problem, because disrupted sleep is associated with a higher risk of conditions including diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease - and dementia. WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderd
• A slimmer profile, magnetic band attachment, sleep apnea detection, and blood pressure monitoring are anticipated additions, elevating the Apple Watch's capabilities in health monitoring. Times Now
• Just in time for New Year's Resolutions, the 2024 Apple Watch will reportedly feature new ways to track and monitor your health - blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection features. The Manual
• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is recommended as the most accurate non-invasive method for the assessment of blood pressure (BP) and BP-related cardiovascular risk, especially when performed for 24 hours with measurements during both wakefulness and sleep. Nature
• Childhood obesity is an independent risk factor and is associated with many immediate health risks such as high blood pressure (BP), high cholesterol, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, asthma, sleep apnea, and musculoskeletal disorders [4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]. BioMed Central
• Sleep in Orbit The Sleep in Orbit project will investigate the effects of sleeping in microgravity by monitoring sleep patterns in space and comparing them to sleep on Earth using in-ear electroencephalogram equipment. Axiom Space
• Recommendations on sleep disorders from WHO, and its inclusion among the NCD Best Buys, could mean that sleep is finally leveraged as a way to reach the sustainable development goal target to reduce premature mortality from NCDs. The BMJ
• Insufficient sleep has health impacts such as affecting your immunity and increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke and numerous other health problems. Which?
• We know that people with obstructive sleep apnea are at a higher risk of cardiovascular problems. Times of Oman
• Fewer than seven hours of sleep per night is associated with weight gain, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, depression, and an increased risk of mortality. Relias Media
• Obese children face an elevated risk of developing various health problems, including Type-2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. The Hindu

Last updated: 22 April 2024