All apnea

Jonathan Waxman

April 15, 2014

Research would prevent drivers from falling asleep at the wheel

MD/PhD student Jonathan Waxman studies effects of sleep deprivation

June 20, 2012

Can Cannabinoid Drug Used for Nausea in Chemotherapy Relieve Sleep Apnea?

No drug treatments exist to treat sleep apnea, a disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a $5 million three-year federal grant to find out if a cannabinoid drug can reduce sleep apnea and protect against diseases linked to the illness.