Recent Sleep Apnea Studies

Find the latest in relevant sleep apnea research here:

• Tirzepatide injection
  In April 2024, Eli Lilly announced that tirzepatide injection reduced the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) by up to nearly two-thirds.

• Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial

  In 2024, UCSD will test whether treating obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure shortly after an ischemic stroke reduces recurrent stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and all-cause mortality.

• Women's Health Initiative Sleep Hypoxia Effects on Resilience (WHISPER)

  This study examines whether breathing problems during sleep can raise the risk of heart disease, cancer, and problems with memory and decision-making in older women.