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  1. Sleepy Truckers: How Sleep Apnea May Impact Safety - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Truck drivers who don't stick to their sleep apnea treatments have a five times greater risk of serious, preventable crashes. That's according to a new ...

  2. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Neck size one risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had an evaluation for sleep apnea. As part of that, my neck circumference was measured. Why is this important?

  3. Central sleep apnea - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    Doctors study heart disease and its relation to sleep apnea, as well as new treatment options. Learn more on the Center for Sleep Medicine and neurology ...

  4. Science Saturday: Getting to the Heart of Sleep - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common of several types of apnea — the momentary cessation of breathing during sleep. It affects about 1 in 4 middle-aged ...

  5. Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Diagnosis. To diagnose pediatric sleep apnea, a health care professional reviews your child's symptoms and medical history and conducts a physical exam.

  6. Polysomnography (sleep study) - Mayo Clinic

    Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.

  7. Sleep Apnea and Vascular Function - Mayo Clinic

    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and the development of cardiovascular disease. It is unclear how OSA results in ...

  8. Sleep Apnea Surgery Clinic - Department of Otorhinolaryngology

    The Mayo Clinic Department of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery's sleep apnea surgery clinic researches medical and surgical solutions for restorative ...

  9. A Study of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease - Mayo Clinic

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition in which a person stops breathing for several seconds at a time due to relaxation of the throat muscles.

  10. Mayo Clinic Study: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

    In the largest study of its kind, Mayo Clinic researchers found that people who have obstructive sleep apnea – when a person stops breathing for periods ...