sleepiness

A new study shows that solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for daytime sleepiness in sleep apnea patients, alongside the standard positive airway pressure mask treatment. The study results are based on a comprehensive review of 14 clinical trials.Researchers Dena Zeraatkar and Tyler Pitre from McMaster University have discovered that solriamfetol is the most effective treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).The standard treatment for OSA is a…

Many of us will be familiar with feelings of sluggishness and lethargy in the afternoon, but for those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the problem is more severe.Fortunately, researchers have now identified a drug that offers a good chance of helping. And no, it doesn't come in espresso form.Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) for people who have OSA can severely affect daily life. It means having overwhelming urges to sleep at inappropriate times – while driving or eating, for example – and often struggle to complete…

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. It is typically caused by increased pressure in the eye, which can damage the optic nerve over time. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, especially among older adults.New findings highlight the importance of sleep therapy for those at risk and eye exams for poor sleepers.A recent UK Biobank study published in the journal BMJ Open suggests that poor sleep quality, including too much or…

In the age of aesthetically pleasing morning routines, a cheap electric coffee maker can feel a bit dated — something to begrudgingly use at the office rather than a gadget that brings joy to your kitchen. And while I love the fancy coffee gadgets that require a manual, multi-step ritual, there’s one thing that makes me turn to a standard Mr. Coffee machine every morning: its dead-simple “brew now” button that instantly starts the process of getting caffeine into my body. The single-button operation means I don’t have…