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Identification of sleep apnea events using discrete wavelet transform of respiration, ECG and accelerometer signals [PDF]
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which patient sleep patterns are disrupted due to recurrent pauses in breathing or by instances of abnormally low breathing. Current gold standard tests for the detection of apnea events are costly and have the
Dermot Diamond +15 more
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Effects of a pragmatic lifestyle intervention for reducing body mass in obese adults with obstructive sleep apnoea: a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
This study investigated the effects of a pragmatic lifestyle intervention in obese adults with continuous positive airway pressure-treated obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS).
Copeland, Robert +13 more
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Simple snoring: Not quite so simple after all? [PDF]
Simple snoring (SS), in the absence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), is a common problem, yet our understanding of its causes and consequences is incomplete.
Wilson, Janet +4 more
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Current Perspectives on the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea - Part I
Obstructive sleep apnea is a highly prevalent disorder with strong associations with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, metabolic, and cognitive consequences, including drowsy driving. Positive Airway Pressure treatment is the first-line therapy for adults
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Preoperative Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome [PDF]
In patients with Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), preoperative evaluation should be routinely done in all patients with OSAS undergoing surgery or in all patients suspected to have OSAS to avoid problems during perioperative (pre-intra-post ...
Oya İtil, Itil, Oya
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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: a dental perspective [PDF]
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is regarded as a potentially life threatening breathing disorder characterised by periodic cessation of air intake during sleep.
Mulligan, Kevin M.
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The relationship between sleep disturbance and depression
This paper focuses on several aspects of the relationship between sleep and depression, with particular attention to objective factors and subjective perceptions.
Mayers, Andrew G. +5 more
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cancer
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder which is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. There is growing evidence that patients with OSA have higher incidence of cancer, accelerated progression and cancer mortality.
Ceyda Erel Kırışoğlu Demir
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Investigation of the relationship between sleep problems and work injuries [PDF]
BACKGROUND Work injuries are a major problem worldwide. Approximately 360,000 fatal occupational injuries occur yearly, and more than 960,000 workers are injured daily. The worldwide estimated cost of work injuries is over US$ 400 billion a year.
Uehli, Katrin
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Body position and obstructive sleep apnea in children
Study Objectives: In adults, sleep apnea is worse when the patient is in the supine position. However, the relationship between sleep position and obstructive apnea in children is unknown.
Li, Xianbin B. [UNIFESP] +7 more
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