We conducted a structured literature search of MEDLINE and the Cochrane Database of
Systematic Reviews for “obstructive sleep apnea” or “sleep apnea,” in addition to targeted …

Background: Greater awareness of sleep-disordered breathing and rising obesity rates have
fueled demand for sleep studies. Sleep testing using level 3 portable devices may expedite …

Abstract Study Objectives: First-line therapy for patients with moderate to severe obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) is positive airway pressure (PAP). Although PAP is a highly efficacious …

Every year, approximately 62 000 people with stroke and transient ischemic attack are
treated in Canadian hospitals. The 2014 update of the Canadian Secondary Prevention of …

Background The frequency of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasing
worldwide, with over 500,000 cases performed every year. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is …

Objective Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a prevalent phenomenon in adults, and
although cohort studies have reported an association between EDS and adverse health …

The previous American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Consumer and Clinical
Technology Committee and the subsequent Technology Innovation Committee have …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder associated with a multitude of
adverse outcomes when left untreated. There is significant heterogeneity in the evaluation …

Study Objectives: Questionnaires have been validated as screening tools in adult
populations at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Portable monitors (PM) have gained …

Background Although effective in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA),
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is not universally accepted by users …