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Intermittent hypoxia in obstructive sleep apnoea mediates insulin resistance through adipose tissue inflammation

2 days ago2 min read

Intermittent hypoxia in obstructive sleep apnoea mediates insulin resistance through adipose tissue inflammation

In this report we provide evidence from cell culture, murine and human studies that IH in OSA contributes independently to the...

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Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure reduces the risk of 30-day hospital re-admission among older adults with co-morbid obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

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6 days ago1 min read

Adherence to continuous positive airway pressure reduces the risk of 30-day hospital re-admission among older adults with co-morbid obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease

In this national study of older adult Medicare beneficiaries with co-morbid OSA and CVD, high adherence to CPAP was associated with...

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Association of cortical arousals with sleep-disordered breathing events

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Dec 31 min read

Association of cortical arousals with sleep-disordered breathing events

The AASM recommends scoring hypopneas in adults when there is a ≥ 3% oxygen de-saturation or when the event is associated with an...

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In-home mandibular repositioning during sleep using MATRx plus predicts outcome and efficacious positioning for oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

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Nov 141 min read

In-home mandibular repositioning during sleep using MATRx plus predicts outcome and efficacious positioning for oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Our results show that an unattended mandibular repositioning during sleep system using artificial intelligence analytics can predict oral...

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The Bordeaux Sleepiness Scale (BOSS): a new questionnaire to measure sleep-related driving risk

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Nov 81 min read

The Bordeaux Sleepiness Scale (BOSS): a new questionnaire to measure sleep-related driving risk

The BOSS, which has been developed and tested on both a sleep clinic and general population sample of drivers, has significantly better...

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Propriospinal myoclonus: diagnostic value of polymyography and video polysomnography

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Nov 61 min read

Propriospinal myoclonus: diagnostic value of polymyography and video polysomnography

Clinical and video polysomnography findings in our patient were consistent with those described for PSM in the current literature....

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Personalized multi-modal management for severe obstructive sleep apnea in a patient intolerant of positive airway pressure with hypoglossal nerve stimulator and mandibular advancement device

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Oct 312 min read

Personalized multi-modal management for severe obstructive sleep apnea in a patient intolerant of positive airway pressure with hypoglossal nerve stimulator and mandibular advancement device

This case highlights the adaptability of OSA treatment to best fit patients’ needs and preferences while optimizing AHI and nocturnal...

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Examining the bidirectional relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder symptom clusters and PAP adherence

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Oct 291 min read

Examining the bidirectional relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder symptom clusters and PAP adherence

These findings are a reanalysis of Orr and colleagues 5 longitudinal PAP-use and PTSD paper. Our findings reaffirm the importance of PAP...

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Implication of prolonged nocturnal hypoxemia and obstructive sleep apnea for pulmonary hemodynamics in patients being evaluated for pulmonary hypertension: a retrospective study

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Oct 241 min read

Implication of prolonged nocturnal hypoxemia and obstructive sleep apnea for pulmonary hemodynamics in patients being evaluated for pulmonary hypertension: a retrospective study

Our study offers novel insights into the impact of various sleep respiratory metrics on pulmonary hemodynamics and RV performance in...

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Brief behavioral treatment for insomnia improves psycho-social functioning in veterans: results from a randomized controlled trial

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Oct 221 min read

Brief behavioral treatment for insomnia improves psycho-social functioning in veterans: results from a randomized controlled trial

We found that veterans with insomnia participating in a four session behavioral treatment for insomnia improved on a series of...

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Adherence Index: sleep depth and nocturnal hypoventilation predict long-term adherence with positive airway pressure therapy in severe obstructive sleep apnea

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Oct 171 min read

Adherence Index: sleep depth and nocturnal hypoventilation predict long-term adherence with positive airway pressure therapy in severe obstructive sleep apnea

In this study, we investigated 2 PSG variables not previously explored in studies of PAP adherence—ORP and mean nocturnal SpO2—based on...

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Red cell distribution width: a new tool for the severity prediction of sleep apnoea syndrome in children

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Oct 151 min read

Red cell distribution width: a new tool for the severity prediction of sleep apnoea syndrome in children

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSA) is a respiratory disorder characterised by repeated episodes of prolonged upper airway...

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Using anthropometric measures to screen for obstructive sleep apnea in the Sleep Heart Health Study cohort

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Oct 81 min read

Using anthropometric measures to screen for obstructive sleep apnea in the Sleep Heart Health Study cohort

Participants with severe OSA were more likely to have higher BMIs and anthropometric measurements: neck circumference, waist...

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Prevalence of insomnia disorder and sleep apnea in a sample of veterans at risk for cardiovascular disease

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Oct 31 min read

Prevalence of insomnia disorder and sleep apnea in a sample of veterans at risk for cardiovascular disease

The trial from which these data were obtained was speciﬁcally designed to identify and recruit veterans at risk for CVD. Because the...

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Interrater reliability between in-person and telemedicine evaluations in obstructive sleep apnea

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Oct 11 min read

Interrater reliability between in-person and telemedicine evaluations in obstructive sleep apnea

Although telemedicine is a promising tool for the delivery of sleep care, its accuracy compared to in-person evaluation has been...

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Fraction of apnea is associated with the required continuous positive airway pressure level and reflects upper airway collapsibility in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

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Sep 261 min read

Fraction of apnea is associated with the required continuous positive airway pressure level and reflects upper airway collapsibility in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Fapnea was a significant independent factor associated with REM_CPAP levels in the development group. Using the equation obtained from...

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The prevalence and comorbidities of obstructive sleep apnea in middle-aged men and women: the Busselton Healthy Ageing Study

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Sep 242 min read

The prevalence and comorbidities of obstructive sleep apnea in middle-aged men and women: the Busselton Healthy Ageing Study

This study of males and females born between 1946 and 1964 from a predominantly White population has shown that OSA is a substantial...

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Clinical predictors of non-adherence to positive airway pressure therapy in children: a retrospective cohort study

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Sep 201 min read

Clinical predictors of non-adherence to positive airway pressure therapy in children: a retrospective cohort study

Predictors of PAP non-adherence identiﬁed in the pediatric literature to date have had limited utility for clinicians aiming to improve...

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Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: A State-of-the-Art Review

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Sep 161 min read

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: A State-of-the-Art Review

With such a global epidemic of obesity, the prevalence of OHS is likely to increase. Despite the significant morbidity and mortality...

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Prevalence, incidence, and health care utilization of patients with narcolepsy: a population-representative study

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Sep 121 min read

Prevalence, incidence, and health care utilization of patients with narcolepsy: a population-representative study

The present study was the first population-representative study estimating prevalence and incidence as well as associated health care...

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