Unmasking new solutions for sleep apnoea
Nearly 1 billion people globally, including 1 million Australians, have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and more targeted treatments are ‘urgently needed’ to reduce the costs and […]
New drug trials to treat sleep apnoea
South Australians with obstructive sleep apnoea are invited to take part in a clinical trial to develop the first ever medication to treat the dangerous sleep […]
Solutions for combined sleep woes
A new study shows treating insomnia first can lead to 50% better outcomes for people suffering with concurrent insomnia and sleep apnoea. The ‘double whammy’ of […]
New test to help drivers affected by sleep apnoea
A new clinical tool is being assessed by Flinders University researchers about the fitness-to-drive for people affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA), a common sleep disorder […]
Seeking solutions to sleep disorders, and lack of sleep
Getting enough sleep is a problem for more than 1.5 million Australians – with many more experiencing at least one bad night’s rest a week. Now […]
When weight loss helps with sleep
Carefully managed weight loss has been linked to improvements in obstructive sleep apnoea, a common problem that contributes to a range of short and long-term health […]
$24.6m boost for medical research
From diabetes, cancer and heart disease to chronic pain and major depression, 12 new research grants announced today cap off a big year for Flinders medical […]
Funding boost for medical research
Vital research into sleep apnoea and IV fluid replacement will receive federal NHMRC funding to help solve leading health problems around the world.
Flinders-led global sleep apnoea study released
The largest sleep study ever undertaken has found that the leading therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), does not reduce recurrent […]