Protocol of the SOMNIA project : an observational study to create a neurophysiological database for advanced clinical sleep monitoring [PDF]
Introduction Polysomnography (PSG) is the primary tool for sleep monitoring and the diagnosis of sleep disorders. Recent advances in signal analysis make it possible to reveal more information from this rich data source.
Arsenali, Bruno +16 more
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Neurophysiological investigations of drug resistant epilepsy patients treated with vagus nerve stimulation to differentiate responders from non-responders [PDF]
Background and purpose In patients treated with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for drug resistant epilepsy (DRE), up to a third of patients will eventually not respond to the therapy.
Boon, Paul +13 more
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A comparison of sleep assessment tools by nurses and patients in critical care [PDF]
Aim The aim of this critical care sleep assessment pilot study was to evaluate the usefulness of three sleep assessment tools to identify which, if any, provided the closest comparison between the nurses’ judgement and the patients’ experience of their ...
Coghill, Elaine +3 more
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Blood Pressure Non-Dipping and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis [PDF]
AIM: We examined the reduced blood pressure (BP) nocturnal fall in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by a meta-analysis including studies that provided data on prevalence rates of non-dipping (ND) pattern during 24-h ambulatory blood ...
Cuspidi, Cesare +5 more
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Long-term prediction of adherence to continuous positive air pressure therapy for the treatment of moderate/severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). However, poor adherence is a limiting factor, and a significant proportion of patients are unable to tolerate CPAP.
Angelico F +10 more
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Neural network analysis of sleep stages enables efficient diagnosis of narcolepsy
The diagnosis of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and insomnia currently requires experts to interpret sleep recordings (polysomnography). Here, the authors introduce a neural network analysis method for polysomnography that could reduce time spent in ...
Jens B. Stephansen +29 more
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PurposeData on sleep parameters by polysomnography (PSG) in patients with anxiety-related disorders are limited. Although the disturbance and risk factors of sleep misperception have been implicated in psychopathology, its role in anxiety-related ...
Yingjie Liang +15 more
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The contribution of fatigue and sleepiness to depression in patients attending the sleep laboratory for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea [PDF]
Purpose: A high prevalence of depressive symptomatology has been reported amongst sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but it remains unclear as to whether this is due to their OSA or other factors associated with the disorder.
Downey, Luke +5 more
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Aim: To systematically review international literature related to rapid maxillary expansion (RME) as the treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children less than 18 years-old, followed by a meta-analysis of the apnea-hypopnea index ...
Vincenzo Quinzi +5 more
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Prevalence and Characteristics of Erectile Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and severe social problem. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an important health concern. The prevalence of OSA with ED is increasing, which significantly affects the quality of life and work efficiency of ...
Chen Feng +16 more
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