Tag: Parkinson's
Veterans with OSA more likely to develop Parkinson’s, but CPAP could reduce risk
November 26, 2025HME News Staff
CHICAGO – U.S. veterans with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) had a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease, but this risk was reduced with early CPAP intervention, according to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology. These data establish additional clinical rationale for early screening and intervention of sleep-disordered breathing as a key strategy in supporting brain health, researchers say. The study looked at electronic health records of U.S. veterans from Jan....
Strategic partnership brings MedRhythms’ music-based mobility therapy to homes nationwide
September 18, 2025HME News Staff
PORTLAND, Maine – MedRhythms has formed a strategic partnership with Edwards Health Care Services (EHCS), a provider of direct-to-home medical products, that enables nationwide distribution of its next-generation neurotherapeutic devices designed to improve walking and mobility.
MedRhythms' currently available devices, which use music to deliver rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), are:
InTandem for adults with chronic stroke walking impairments; and
MOVIVE...
Study: Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s, but CPAP may reduce risk
March 4, 2025HME News Staff
MINNEAPOLIS – People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but if started early enough, CPAP therapy may reduce that risk, according to a preliminary study released March 2, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5–9, 2025, in San Diego and online.
The study found using CPAP within two years of a sleep apnea diagnosis reduced the risk of Parkinson's.
"Obstructive...