Sleep Apnea Fix No Panacea for Brain-Injured Patients

Sleep apnea treatment may reduce breathing disturbances treatment in brain-injured patients, but daytime sleepiness and other clinical symptoms are likely to continue, researchers said.
In 13 patients with obstructive sleep apnea following traumatic brain injury, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) eliminated episodes of apnea, hypopnea, and snoring.

Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Reviewed

Practice recommendations to diagnose and treat excessive daytime sleepiness in the family practice setting are reviewed in an article published in the March 1 issue of American Family Physician.
“About 20 percent of adults in the United States report a level of daytime sleepiness sufficient to interfere with daily activities, and excessive daytime sleepiness is the [...]