Lower therapeutic positive airway pressure (PAP) levels are associated with improved response to non-PAP therapies in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Jason L. Yu +6 more
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Detection and Classification of Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea Using PPG and SpO$_2$ Signals
In this work, a detection and classification method for sleep apnea and hypopnea, using photopletysmography (PPG) and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO$_2$) signals, is proposed.
Remo Lazazzera +7 more
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The correlation between oxygen saturation indices and the standard obstructive sleep apnea severity
OBJECTIVE: Currently accepted guidelines categorize obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity according to the Apnea–Hypopnea Index (AHI). However, it is unclear how to best define OSA severity.
Siraj Omar Wali +5 more
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Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children: state of the art [PDF]
The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) represents only part of a large group of pathologies of variable entity called respiratory sleep disorders (RSD) which include simple snoring and increased upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
Bellini, Chiara +16 more
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Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is an important medical condition which is on the increase in the past 50 years. It causes significant morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing nations of the world. To review the relevant literature on obstructive sleep apnea.
Mbata, GC, Chukwuka, JC
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Post-Stroke Sleep-Disordered Breathing—Pathophysiology and Therapy Options
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), encompassing both obstructive and central sleep apnea, is prevalent in at least 50% of stroke patients. Small studies have shown vast improvements in post-stroke functional recovery outcomes after the treatment of SDB by
David Stevens +5 more
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Depression and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) [PDF]
For over two decades clinical studies have been conducted which suggest the existence of a relationship between depression and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
O'Hara, Ruth, Schröder, Carmen M
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Long-term subjective outcomes of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome treatment [PDF]
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term subjective outcomes of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) treatment using a specific questionnaire, the Palate Postoperative Problem Score (PPOPS ...
Bianchi, G +14 more
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Wearable Sleepcare Kit: Analysis and Prevention of Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Real-Time
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), although it is a common symptom for ordinary people, is a serious issue in that it can lead to chronic and degenerative brain disease.
Yeong Jun Jeon, Soon Ju Kang
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How are normal sleeping controls selected? A systematic review of cross-sectional insomnia studies, and a standardised method to select healthy controls for sleep research [PDF]
There appears to be some inconsistency in how normal sleepers (controls) are selected and screened for participation in research studies for comparison with insomnia patients.
Louise Beattie +59 more
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