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Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome

, 2013
: Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete upper airway collapse during sleep that is highlighted by a reduction in, or complete cessation of, airflow despite documented on going ...
De Backer, W.
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Ambient temperature and obstructive sleep apnea : effects on sleep, sleep apnea and morning alertness

, 2012
Study Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of ambient temperature on sleep, sleep apnea, and morning alertness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Design: Randomized controlled trial.
Stenlund, Hans,, Sahlin, Carin,, Franklin, Karl A,, Valham, Fredrik,   +3 more
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Investigation of the relationship between sleep problems and work injuries [PDF]

, 2015
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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Sleep Splint Therapy for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome [PDF]

, 2002
In this study, we demonstrated our sleep splint (SS) therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), and showed the usefulness of the therapy.
宮澤, 英樹, 中塚, 厚史, 漆畑, 一寿, 倉科, 憲治, 藤本, 圭作, 久保, 惠嗣   +5 more
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The association between cigarette smoking and obstructive sleep apnea

, 2019
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of paused or shallow breathing during sleep. Patients with OSA often have excessive daytime sleepiness.
Nan-Ying Chiu, Cheng-Chen Chang, Hsien-Yuan Lane, Ting-Gang Chang, Wen-Yu Hsu   +4 more
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Case report: A girl with witnessed sleep apnea

Frontiers in Neurology
IntroductionPfeiffer syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by craniosynostosis, broad thumbs and big toes, and partial syndactyly of the hands and feet.
Shuai Wu, Waner Wang, Fang Han, Liyue Xu
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome – Indian scenario [PDF]

Perspectives In Medical Research, 2013
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is far more common than generally believed. The Indian population where obesity rates are also increasing also has a very large population with undiagnosed OSAHS.
Dr. CN Prasad
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Chapter 31 - Obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome

Children with Down syndrome have a very high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) attributable to multilevel obstruction. Adenotonsillectomy is only partially effective, and positive airway pressure use is met with noncompliance.
Cheong, Crystal, Tapia, Ignacio E.
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Mortality-risk-based apnea–hypopnea index thresholds for diagnostics of obstructive sleep apnea

, 2019
The severity of obstructive sleep apnea is clinically assessed mainly using the apnea–hypopnea index. Based on the apnea–hypopnea index, patients are classified into four severity groups: non-obstructive sleep apnea (apnea–hypopnea index\ua0< 5); mild (5
Töyräs, Juha, Korkalainen, Henri, Leppänen, Timo, Nikkonen, Sami   +3 more
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Gender-specific anthropometric markers of adiposity, metabolic syndrome and visceral adiposity index (VAI) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

, 2014
Obstructive sleep apnea often coexists with visceral adiposity and metabolic syndrome. In this study, we analysed gender-related differences in anthropometrics according to sleep apnea severity and metabolic abnormalities.
MAZZUCA, Emilia, Marrone, O, Barbé, F, BONSIGNORE, Maria Rosaria, MAROTTA, Anna Maria, BATTAGLIA, Salvatore, Barcelò, A, CASTROGIOVANNI, Alessandra, Esquinas, C   +8 more
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