Positional Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Cochrane for Clinicians - American ...
Jan 1, 2020 - Positional therapy for OSA reduces scores on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale compared with no treatment. Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improves AHI scores more than positional therapy, patients seem to better tolerate positional therapy ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2020/0101/p16.html
Insomnia: Pharmacologic Therapy - American Family Physician
Jul 1, 2017 - Insomnia accounts for more than 5.5 million visits to family physicians each year. Although behavioral interventions are the mainstay of treatment, pharmacologic therapy may be necessary for some patients. Understanding the risks and benefits of insomnia medications is critical. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0701/p29.html
Updated Guidelines from AASM for the Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea Syndromes - ...
Nov 15, 2012 - The updated guidelines on central sleep apnea from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) includes levels of recommendations (standard or option) based on the overall quality of evidence (high, moderate, low, or very low). Central sleep apnea syndromes are characterized by ...
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2012/1115/p968.html
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