Driving consequences of sleepiness in Canadians with obstructive sleep apnea: A population survey
INTRODUCTION Untreated OSA has been associated with an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes. Previous studies are now 2 decades old...
Dental Sleep Medicine: How dentists can help peoplewith sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition and the most prevalent form of sleep apnea. It is a growing threat to individuals and...
When Should Mild Sleep Apnea BeTreated?
How sleep specialists navigate the complexity of when and how to treat mild sleep apnea, including why asymptomatic patients still need...
Refer to Qualified Dentiststo Provide OAT DuringCPAP Shortage
In June of 2021, much of the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) community was upended by the recall of continuous positive airway pressure...
Management of obstructive sleep apnea in children
INTRODUCTION Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep,...
Mandibular advancement devices in obstructive sleep apnea: an updated review
ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent sleep-disordered breathing in the adult population and if untreated remains...
Could CPAP be Good for Sleep and Bad for the Heart?
Any clinician knows from experience that many patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment see real improvements...
The View of a Dental Sleep Medicine Clinician and Researcher of the Future of the Field
Sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment has been questioned lately by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Draft Technology...
Weight Loss in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Understanding the relationship between weight loss and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) begins with a central understanding of the...
Weight Loss in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
KEY POINTS Although obesity is one of the important risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the mech- anism behind its causality...
