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The negative health effects of having a combination of snoring and insomnia
In this large-scale, population-based study, we found that a combination of self-reported snoring and insomnia symptoms has an effect on...
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Dec 17, 20241 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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Dec 10, 20242 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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Dec 6, 20241 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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Dec 3, 20241 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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Nov 14, 20241 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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Nov 8, 20241 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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Nov 6, 20241 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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Oct 31, 20242 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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Oct 29, 20241 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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Oct 24, 20241 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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Oct 22, 20241 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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Oct 17, 20241 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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Oct 15, 20241 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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Oct 8, 20241 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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Oct 3, 20241 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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Oct 1, 20241 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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Sep 26, 20241 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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Sep 24, 20242 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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Sep 20, 20241 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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Sep 16, 20241 min read
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