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A Wake-Up Call: Sleep Apnea's Impact on Cognitive Health - Frankly Speaking Ep 347Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
In this episode, we’re diving into recent research that uncovers a compelling link between obstructive sleep apnea and cognitive decline in older adults. Join expert faculty as they dissect the findings and provide invaluable insights to comprehensively address this connection in your practice.
Episode references and resource links:
- Marchi, NA, Solelhac, G, Berger,M, Haba-Rubio, J, Gosselin, N, Vollenweider, P, Marques-Vidal, P, Popp, J, vonGunten, A, Preisig, M, Draganski, B, Heinzer, R. Obstructive sleep apnoea and 5-year cognitive decline in the elderly; European Respiratory Journal Apr 2023, 61 (4) 2201621; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01621-2022
- Dunietz GL, Chervin RD, Burke JF, Conceicao AS, Braley TJ. Obstructive sleep apnea treatment and dementia risk in older adults. Sleep. 2021;44(9):zsab076. doi:10.1093/sleep/zsab076
DynaMed – OSA: https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/condition/obstructive-sleep-apnea-osa-in-adults
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CME/CE Information
0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Release Date: 9/25/2023
Expiration Date: 9/25/2025
Topics
Learning Objectives
- Discuss recent evidence that links obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to cognitive decline risk in older people
- Describe ways to incorporate this new evidence to identify OSA and reduce the risk of cognitive decline
Faculty
Frank J. Domino, MD
Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP, FAANP
Assistant Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator, Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA
Learn MoreDisclosures
Frank J. Domino, MD: Has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C: Has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Non-faculty contributors involved in the planning, development, editing, and review of the content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
CME/CE Information
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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