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Association Between a Recalled Positive Airway Pressure Device and Obstructive Lung Disease

Health and Utilization Burden of OSA Among US Active-Duty Military Personnel

Machine Listening for OSA Diagnosis: A Bayesian Meta-Analysis

Effects of the Combination of Pimavanserin and Atomoxetine on OSA Severity

CHEST^® PULMONARY

Receipt of Weight Management Services Among Patients With OSA and Obesity

Sleep Parameters of Breathing and Cognitive Function in a Diverse Hispanic/Latino Cohort

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Is High Hypoxic Burden More Strongly Associated With Major Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events Than AHI ≥ 30 Events per Hour?

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CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Gender Differences in Outcomes of Ambulatory and Hospitalized Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Nathan C. Nowalk, MD; Babak Mokhlesi, MD, FCCP; Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

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Central Sleep Apnea Pathophysiology and Treatment

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INFOGRAPHIC

Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Apnea

AI has helped identify various OSA endotypes, as well as predict continuous positive airway pressure adherence patterns.

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PROGRAMS & TRAINING

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BLOG

Translating Algorithms Into Action: Assessing AI Readiness in the Sleep Medicine Community
Learn about how to assess AI readiness in sleep medicine—from vocabulary literacy to clinical perceptions and system capacity—and how AI is reshaping the future of sleep care.

HOME-BASED MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND NEUROMUSCULAR SECTION

Practical Applications of the New CMS National Coverage Determination Guidelines for Noninvasive Ventilation in COPD
Many durable medical equipment companies have already started applying the new NIPPV criteria, so it is important for clinicians to become familiar with the changes.

NONRESPIRATORY SLEEP SECTION

Oral Medications for Sleep in Nonintubated ICU Patients and Their Impact on Delirium
Clinicians rank pharmacologic sleep aids for nonintubated patients in the ICU, beginning with those that have the strongest evidence for safety and efficacy.

SLEEP STRATEGIES

Using Consumer Sleep Trackers in Clinical Practice
Consumer sleep technologies are offering new ways to monitor sleep. Clinicians need to be prepared to discuss this data, clarify limitations, and interpret findings with patients.

OSA and the Alzheimer’s Continuum
As early intervention becomes a priority in Alzheimer’s disease prevention, sleep disorders such as OSA are being investigated as modifiable risk factors.

CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

Study Demonstrates Strong Patient Compliance With Oral Device for OSA
Evidence suggests that an oral device may be an effective alternative for patients who can’t access or tolerate CPAP therapy.

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