These practice parameters are an update of the previously-published recommendations
regarding the indications for polysomnography and related procedures in the diagnosis of …

Considerable evidence is available in support of an independent association between
obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and cardiovascular disease, which is …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major risk factor for perioperative adverse
events. However, no screening tool for OSA has been validated in surgical patients. This …

Increased attention to the prevalence of excessive sleepiness has led to a clear need to treat
this symptom, thus reinforcing the need for a greater understanding of the neurobiology of …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition with significant
adverse consequences, but OSA remains undiagnosed in many individuals. The Berlin …

METHOD: All patients 18 years and older who visited the preoperative clinics for scheduled
inpatient surgery were approached for study participation. Patients expected to have …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is difficult to manage for those who are intolerant
or noncompliant with standard facial mask treatment options. Current treatment options do …

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is present in a significant proportion of the
population, but the majority of patients remain undiagnosed. It is crucial that …

Although obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease have common risk factors,
epidemiologic studies show that sleep apnea increases risks for cardiovascular disease …

Background To address the growing burden of disease and long waiting lists for sleep
services, a simplified two-stage model was developed and validated for identifying …