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A whole-genome scan for 24-hour respiration rate: a major locus at 10q26 influences respiration during sleep. [PDF]

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Beem, A.L.   +7 more
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

European Journal of Internal Medicine, 2012
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a common but often unrecognized disorder caused by pharyngeal collapse during sleep and characterized by frequent awakenings, disrupted sleep and consequent excessive daytime sleepiness. With the increasing epidemic of obesity, the most important risk factor for OSA, prevalence of the disease will increase over
MANNARINO, MASSIMO RAFFAELE   +2 more
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Obstructive sleep apnea syndromes

Medical Clinics of North America, 2004
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndromes afflict various age groups. OSA is reported to be more prevalent in middle-aged men compared with women in the United States, but the true prevalence may be higher, because OSA syndromes are underdiagnosed. This article reviews the history of sleep apnea, discusses the clinical presentation of OSA-hypopnea and ...
Christian, Guilleminault, Vivien C, Abad
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 1990
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is the most common cause of hypersomnolence in patients referred to sleep disorders centers. This type of sleep apnea is characterized by loud snoring, nocturnal oxyhemoglobin desaturation, and disrupted sleep that leads to daytime hypersomnolence.
J, Kaplan, B A, Staats
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PEDIATRIC OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 2000
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea occurs in about 2% of children, and manifests as snoring, difficulty breathing, and witnessed apneic spells. Daytime symptoms include excessive sleepiness with poor performance and behavior problems. Severe forms may be associated with failure-to-thrive or death.
C M, Bower, A, Gungor
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome

Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 2005
OSAHS should be an expected condition in many patients encountered by primary care providers. The diagnosis may arise because of patient daytime dysfunction, partner prompting, or in the course of managing comorbidities adversely influenced by the hemodynamic, neural, humoral,and inflammatory consequences of repetitive desaturations and arousals.OSAHS ...
Eric J, Olson   +2 more
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