Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is very common and can occur at any age. This
article systematically described the current status of OSA diagnosis and treatment and the …

Restrictive ventilatory impairment from scoliosis leads to hypoxemia and hypercapnia by
various mechanisms. Patients typically have worsening gas exchange during sleep and may …

This article discusses the future of positive airway pressure (PAP) technology. The focus is
on (1) technology improvements in the delivery of PAP;(2) improvements in PAP algorithms; …

Inspiratory flow limitation (IFL) is a critical symptom of sleep breathing disorders. A
characteristic flattened flow‐time curve indicates the presence of highest resistance flow …

Sleep apnea is highly prevalent and underdiagnosed. It is associated with multiple medical
conditions including cardiac dysrhythmia, stroke, hypertension, diabetes and congestive …

Unter einer obstruktiven Schlafapnoe (OSA) leiden wahrscheinlich bis zu einem Viertel der
Frauen und fast die Hälfte der Männer ab 40 Jahren. Einige Untersuchungen belegen die …

• Advanced PAP technologies, including bilevel PAP and expiratory pressure relief devices,
have not been associated with better compliance or improvements in other important …

Following a Congressional mandate* to develop. new and improved techniques, systems,
and equipment to strengthen law enforcement and criminal justice, the National Institute of …