Introduction: This systematic review provides supporting evidence for the accompanying
clinical practice guideline on the referral of adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for …

Background Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is typically recommended as first
line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, but the adherence rate of CPAP is problematic. This …

Importance Many adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) use device treatments
inadequately and remain untreated. Objective To determine whether combined palatal and …

This study aimed to obtain a comprehensive view of the risk of developing diabetes in
patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to compare this risk between patients …

The goal of this review is to advance the understanding of the muscular and soft tissue
palatal anatomy as it relates to palatal surgery for sleep apnea and the phenotypic variations …

Sleep related breathing disorders cause obstruction of the upper airway which can be
alleviated by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, oral devices or surgical …

Primary snoring, also known as simple or non-apnoeic snoring, is regarded as the first stage
of sleep disordered breathing without severe medical consequences for the snorer and co …

Abstract Study Objectives The sleep apnea multi-level surgery (SAMS) randomized clinical
trial showed surgery improved outcomes at 6 months compared to ongoing medical …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects one in five adult males and is associated with
significant comorbidity, cognitive impairment, excessive daytime sleepiness, and reduced …

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the primary treatment of obstructive sleep
apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSA). Most sleep physicians are in agreement that a certain …