Effect of Lifestyle Modification Using a Smartphone Application on Obesity With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Short-term, Randomized Controlled Study [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2018 Objectives To investigate the short-term effects of a lifestyle modification intervention based on a mobile application (app) linked to a hospital electronic medical record (EMR) system on weight reduction and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Sung-Woo Cho +7 more
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JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2020 Background Myofunctional therapy has demonstrated efficacy in treating sleep-disordered breathing. We assessed the clinical use of a new mobile health (mHealth) app that uses a smartphone to teach patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea ...
Carlos O’Connor-Reina +8 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Sleep Research, EarlyView.Abstract Background Despite a strong link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep traits, the shared genetic architecture remains unclear. This study aims to explore the shared genetic basis and bidirectional causal between OSA and sleep traits.
Sizhi Ai +11 more
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Regional cerebral blood flow during wakeful rest in older subjects with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: To evaluate changes in regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) during wakeful rest in older subjects with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and healthy controls, and to identify markers of OSA severity that predict altered rCBF ...
Arbour, Caroline +6 more
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GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Otolaryngologist's Prescription?
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Alina Zgardau +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Clinical Efficacy Analysis of Unilateral Modified Arytenoidectomy for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose To explore the clinical efficacy of unilateral modified arytenoidectomy (UMA) in the treatment of bilateral vocal fold paralysis(BVFP) based on animal models. Methods The UMA which had been tested in excised canine larynges with simulated BVFP was adapted into a clinical technique. The characteristics of this surgical technique involve
Lu Xing, Shu‐Yi Zeng, Pei‐Yun Zhuang
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Evaluation of the Apnea-Hypopnea Index Determined by Adaptive Servo-Ventilation Devices in Patients With Heart Failure and Sleep-Disordered Breathing [PDF]
, 2021 Satomi Imanari +7 more
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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: The Impact of Obesity
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article provides an overview of gastro‐esophageal (GERD) and laryngopharynegal (LPRD) reflux diseases in the context of obesity as a confounding entity. A detailed review of the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease may be found elsewhere.
Abdul Latif H. Hamdan +2 more
wiley +1 more source
A Clinical Prediction Formula for Apnea-Hypopnea Index
International Journal of Otolaryngology, 2014 Objectives. There are many studies regarding unnecessary polysomnography (PSG) when obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is suspected. In order to reduce unnecessary PSG, this study aims to predict the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) via simple clinical ...
M. Şahin +4 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Hypopharyngeal Surgery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Differential Pattern‑Based Surgical Decision
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to discuss the outcomes after surgical interventions for OSA in patients with hypopharyngeal collapse; the selection of the individual procedure was primarily based on the preoperative endoscopic examination (positional awake endoscopy and DISE) data.
Sherif M. Askar +5 more
wiley +1 more source