Introduction: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) frequently complain of fatigue
during exercise. Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ameliorates …

Endothelial dysfunction is one of the main pathological changes in Obstructive sleep
apnoea (OSA). The Rho kinase (ROCK) pathway is associated with endothelial dysfunction …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an underdiagnosed common public health concern
causing deleterious effects on metabolic and cardiovascular health. Although much has …

We aimed to evaluate the subjective perception of facial appearance by patients after
maxillofacial surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), and explored the possible …

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by frequent interruptions in
breathing related to upper airway collapse during sleep and may adversely affect phonatory …

Objective. To analyze the ventilatory and alveolar‐capillary diffusion dysfunctions in case of
obesity with or without an OSAS. Methods. It is a cross‐sectional study of 48 obese adults …

Conclusion: Our findings suggest that, in Asian patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA), obesity is a better predictor of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) failure than …

Despite the increasing prevalence of sleep apnoea, little information is available regarding
its impact on the peri-operative outcome of patients undergoing posterior lumbar fusion …

Respiratory rate is a critical vital sign that indicates health condition, sleep quality, and
exercise intensity. This paper presents a non-invasive, ultra-low-power, and cost-effective …

Background Neck circumference, as a predicator of obesity, is a well-known risk factor for
obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular diseases. However, little research exists on …