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

Despite the high efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to reverse upper
airway obstruction in sleep apnea, treatment effectiveness is limited by variable adherence …

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes patients to temporarily stop or
decrease their breathing repeatedly during sleep. This results in fragmented, nonrestful …

Background Financial toxicity has traditionally been attributed to the rising costs of cancer
care. As ability to work impacts one's financial situation, limited employment and reduced …

Rationale In obstructive sleep apnea patients (OSA), continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) adherence is crucial to improve symptoms and cardiometabolic outcomes. The …

A 48-year-old man reports that he snores loudly and falls asleep when sedentary. A
diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is made, and treatment with continuous positive airway …

Study Objectives: To determine if the type of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
mask interface influences CPAP treatment efficacy, adherence, side effects, comfort and …

Background Nasal CPAP is the “gold standard” treatment for OSA. However, oronasal
masks are frequently used in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to perform a meta …

Objective: To comparatively assess the efficacy of four different therapeutic strategies to
prevent the development of facial pressure ulcers (FPUs) related to the use of non-invasive …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder which afflicts a large number of individuals
around the world. OSA causes sleepiness and is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Since its …