Sleep is a complex physiological process and is a critical determinant of physical and
mental health. In the past decades, significant progress has been made in understanding …

OSA is a highly prevalent sleep disorder, and subjective excessive daytime sleepiness
(EDS) is the cardinal symptom for which many individuals seek medical advice. Positive …

Abstract Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is related to repeated upper airway collapse,
intermittent hypoxia, and intestinal barrier dysfunction. The resulting damage to the intestinal …

Introduction Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder with a high social
and economic burden. Thus, early prediction and diagnosis of OSA are important. Changes …

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and systemic hypertension (SH) are common
and interrelated diseases. It is estimated that approximately 75% of treatment-resistant …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a chronic prevalent condition characterised
by intermittent hypoxia (IH), and is associated with endothelial dysfunction and coronary …

Background Respiratory diseases impose an immense health burden worldwide.
Epidemiological studies have revealed extensive disparities in the incidence and severity of …

Study Objectives: We have previously estimated that the prevalence of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) among World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers is 75% and identified …

The pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension is closely associated with
dysregulated inflammation. Recently, abnormal alterations in gut microbiome composition …

Recent evidence has highlighted important associations between obstructive sleep apnea
and the microbiome. Although the intricacies of the pathophysiologic mechanisms are not …