U.S. Army Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliance Therapy Survey: A Qualitative Analysis of Comments
The purpose of this study is to describe U.S. Army soldiers’ comments regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including effects, diagnosis, and treatment.
The Sleep Apnea-Specific Hypoxic Burden Predicts Incident Heart Failure
In comparison with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), how does sleep apnea-specific hypoxic burden predict incident HF?
Longer respiratory events in childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome constitute a trait of older children with excessive daytime sleepiness
The objective was to evaluate the determinants of desaturation during apnea and apnea–hypopnea duration’s links with the endotypes (pharyngeal compliance, loop gain) of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and with heart rate variability (HRV) indices.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of masticatory and suprahyoid muscles in obstructive sleep apnea patients treated with mandibular advancement devices; a pilot study
This study aimed to assess the thickness and ultrasonographic pattern of the masticatory and suprahyoid muscles in OSA patients and compare the effects of mono-bloc (MB) and bibloc (BB) mandibular advancement devices (MADs) via ultrasonographic measurements.
Beyond the apnea-hypopnea index: symptomatic assessment as a treatment pathway for obstructive sleep apnea management
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent condition, with positive airway pressure (PAP) being the most studied and widely used treatment modality. While a variety of non-PAP therapies have been explored over the years, none have demonstrated the same efficacy in addressing the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) as PAP therapy. PAP is capable of almost completely eliminating breathing events, regardless of the patient’s age, body mass index, endotypes, or comorbidities. How
CPAP may promote an endothelial inflammatory milieu insleep apnoea after coronary revascularization
Summary Background: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has failed to reduce cardiovascular risk in obstructive sleep apnoea...
Comparison of Three Mandibular Advancement Device Designs in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Study
Study Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of three mandibular advancement device (MAD) designs in terms of apnea-hypopnea index (AHI),...
Gender differences in oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract Purpose: Although overall success rates for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with an oral appliance (OA) are high, they...
Defining and Measuring Compliance With Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a proven, effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); however, it can only be effective when...
Exploring the Link between Sleep Quality and Temporomandibular Disorders
Sleep quality plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. In recent years, researchers have been increasingly...
