Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease which impacts quality of life, mood,
cardiovascular morbidity, and mortality. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the …

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

Sleep represents a set of biological functions necessary for the maintenance of life.
Performing these functions, though, requires that an individual engage in behaviors, which …

The purpose of this review was to summarize what is currently known regarding two
important questions facing the field of sleep medicine today:(1) How many hours of CPAP …

Rationale: Hispanic/Latino populations have a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors
and may be at risk for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). An understanding of SDB among …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disorder that has profound implications
on the outcomes of patients with chronic lung disease. The hallmark of OSA is a collapse of …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasingly prevalent condition. A growing body of
literature supports substantial racial disparities in the prevalence, risk factors, presentation …

Meta-analyses and other previous reviews have identified distinct ethnic/racial differences in
the quantity, quality, and propensity for sleep disorders between black and white adults. The …

Costs of untreated OSA may double the medical expenses mainly because of CVD.
Identifying the costliest, sickest upper third of OSA patients will reduce expenses to …

Rationale: Limited data suggest racial disparities in continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) adherence exist. Objectives: To assess whether CPAP adherence varies by …