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

Abstract Purpose of Review Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an underdiagnosed illness
linked to essential hypertension (HTN), resistant hypertension (r-HTN), and cardiovascular …

Background CPAP effectiveness is limited by suboptimal adherence. Prior studies of
adherence have focused on middle-aged men. Research Question Does CPAP adherence …

Background: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a highly effective treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA), but adherence limits its efficacy. In addition, coverage of PAP by CMS …

ABSTRACT CPAP is considered the gold standard treatment in OSA and is highly
efficacious in controlling OSA symptoms. However, treatment effectiveness is limited …

Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) currently is the most effective
treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) providing a pneumatic splint that stabilizes the …

Sleep problems are a common presenting symptom of elderly patients to primary care
physicians and psychiatrists. It is estimated that more than half of older adults have at least …

Abstract Additive manufacturing, or 3-Dimensional (3-D) Printing, is built with technology that
utilizes layering techniques to build 3-D structures. Today, its use in medicine includes …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is considered a chronic disease that requires long-term
multidisciplinary management for effective treatment. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure …

Background—Conventional cardiopulmonary exercise testing can objectively measure
exercise intolerance but cannot provide comprehensive evaluation of physiology. This …