Experimental approaches directed at addressing these issues are limited by several
considerations. First, the close association between obesity and OSA often obscures …

The consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are largely mediated by chronic
intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation. The primary molecular domains affected are …

Abstract Study Objectives: Describe the prevalence of sleep disorders in military personnel
referred for polysomnography and identify relationships between demographic …

The incidence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. There is compelling evidence that
obesity increases the risk of preeclampsia about three-fold, and in developed countries is …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is increasingly being recognized as an important health
issue in the last two to three decades. It is characterized by frequent episodes of upper …

Obstructive sleep disorders develop when the normal reduction in pharyngeal dilator activity
at sleep onset occurs in an individual whose pharynx requires a relatively high level of …

In older persons, sleep complaints in the form of insomnia and daytime drowsiness are
highly prevalent and are associated with adverse outcomes. The underlying mechanisms …

Abstract Study Objectives: It is well established that medical conditions such as obesity and
cardiovascular disease are associated with increased levels of inflammatory biomarkers …

Despite the early recognition of the strong association between obstructive sleep apnoea
(OSA) and obesity, and OSA and cardiovascular problems, sleep apnoea has been treated …

Background: Approximately half of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients are positional (ie,
the majority of their breathing abnormalities during sleep appear in the supine posture) …