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New Branch Opening: RSDC Balwyn – Respiratory & Sleep Care

We’re excited to announce the opening of our new branch in Balwyn, dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory and sleep consultations. At RSDC Balwyn, our focus is on helping patients breathe easier and sleep better. Our expert team of specialists is ready to support you with cutting-edge diagnostics and compassionate care. 👨‍⚕️ Consulting Specialists at Balwyn […]

Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea

The weight loss drug Zepbound also seems to help with sleep apnea, according to drugmaker Eli Lilly. Eli Lilly and CompanyCNN —  Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, also seems to help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker Eli Lilly said Wednesday. Based on results from trials in people with sleep apnea, the company said it plans […]

Disposable E-Cigarette Devices Promote More Persistent Vaping Among AYAs, Study Finds

Pulmonology Advisor (4/11, Goldberg) reports, “Disposable e-cigarette devices promote more persistent vaping among adolescents and young adults (AYAs), thus increasing potential health risks, according to study findings.” Researchers came to this conclusion after conducting “a prospective longitudinal study during 2021 and 2022 in Southern California, surveying adolescents (14-17 years of age) and young adults (21-24 years […]

Mandibular Device vs. CPAP: A Better Option for Lowering Blood Pressure in Sleep Apnea?

Healio (4/6, Swain) said, “A mandibular advancement device may be better for blood pressure lowering compared with continuous positive airway pressure devices for people with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, researchers reported.” At 6 months, “mean 24-hour arterial BP declined in the mandibular advancement device group by –2.5 mm Hg (P = .003) but did not change […]

Race-Based PFT Equations May Exclude Certain Patients From ILD Treatments, Lung Transplant Referrals, Study Finds

Pulmonology Advisor (4/1, Stong) reports, “A notable proportion of Black, Hispanic, and White patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) may not attain eligibility for antifibrotic therapy, clinical trials, and lung transplant referrals when race-based pulmonary function test (PFT) equations for determining eligibility are used, according to study findings.” Investigators came to this conclusion after evaluating “how the […]

cardiopulmonary exercise testing: Darice Morton Australian world cup biathlon skier

Darcie Morton, an Australian World Cup Biathlon skier, achieved her Personal Best World Cup performances this year. She recently underwent CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing) at RSDC, a crucial step to tailor a more advanced and personalised training program. Wishing her continued success in her World Cup journey and at the upcoming Winter Olympics.