Abstract
Innovative approaches to the treatment of a number of important, common and high significance diseases play an increasingly crucial role in modern healthcare and medical services. The use of innovative approaches related to the application of new or improved drug forms, therapies and interventions, or to the introduction of new medical technologies, have improved the quality of healthcare, making treatment more efficient, modern and corresponding to the evolving needs of the patients. Innovative approaches to the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, as the most common type of sleep disorder, which involve the creation of novel medicinal products, technologies and application of new therapies, are a crucial factor for the improvement of patients' health status and for maintaining a high standard of health and patient satisfaction. The use of innovative solutions in the treatment of sleep disorders is an essential condition and a prerequisite for the patients' better quality of life, considering the fact that this is a common disorder, which, according to the World Statistics, affects approximately 4% of men
and 2% of women aged between 30 and 70 years, and which leads to a higher risk of cardio-vascular diseases and fatality, daytime sleepiness,
impaired concentration and alertness, memory disorders and changes in one's personality and behaviour.
Keywords
innovations, innovative approaches, sleep apnoea, breathing disorder, treatment
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