Our understanding of the nature and consequences of upper-airway obstruction in adults
during sleep has evolved considerably over the past two decades. Sleep apnea—defined as …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is by far the single most common disorder seen
at sleep centers and is responsible for more mortality and morbidity than any other sleep …

This study evaluated the accuracy of a portable recording device (MESAM IV) in identifying
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The MESAM IV system measures arterial oxygen saturation …

Portable devices for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are considered to be
an acceptable alternative to polysomnography (PSG), but their validation is essential. The …

Ambulatory home monitoring has been employed for a number of applications. Portable
sleep/wake recorders are useful for assessment of the hypersomnias, circadian sleep/wake …

Alternatives to the standard method of diagnosing sleep apnea (SA) are becoming
increasingly popular due to the expense and/or, in some cases, the limited availability of …

Obstructive sleep apnea was diagnosed in a man after a total laryngectomy. Excessive
daytime sleepiness led to a diagnostic investigation. He had occlusion of the tracheal stoma …

El síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño (SAOS) es una entidad clínica frecuente, cuyo
diagnóstico de certeza se realiza con el registro polisonmográfico nocturno convencional …