Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent complete and partial upper
airway obstructive events, resulting in intermittent hypoxemia, autonomic fluctuation, and …

Obesity is a chronic multisystem disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
The increasing prevalence of obesity makes it a major healthcare challenge across both …

Sleep apnea is highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular disease. These disordered
breathing events are associated with a profile of perturbations that include intermittent …

Sleep is increasingly recognized as an important lifestyle contributor to health. However, this
has not always been the case, and an increasing number of Americans choose to curtail …

Sleep disordered breathing causes repetitive episodes of nocturnal hypoxemia, sympathetic
nervous activation, and cortical arousal, often associated with excessive daytime sleepiness …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized as complete or
partial upper airflow cessation during sleep. Although it has been widely accepted that OSA …

Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder and the apnea
hypopnea index alone can not capture the diverse spectrum of the condition. Enhanced …

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with higher levels of blood pressure (BP),
which can lead to increased cardiovascular risk. Objective To compare the association of …

Rationale: Automated telemedicine interventions could potentially improve adherence to
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Objectives: Examining the effects of …