Summary The publication of “The Sleep Apnea Syndromes” by Guilleminault et al. in the
1970s hallmarked the discovery of a new disease entity involving serious health …

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

Importance Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with adverse health outcomes.
Objective To review the evidence on screening for OSA in asymptomatic adults or those with …

2020 has been an unprecedented year because a modified coronavirus, severe acute
respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), spread rapidly from China to all …

Background The capacity to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) must be expanded to
meet an estimated disease burden of nearly one billion people worldwide. Validated …

New findings on pathophysiology, epidemiology, and outcome have raised concerns on the
relevance of the apnoea–hypopnoea index (AHI) in the classification of obstructive sleep …

This multisociety commentary critically examines the Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ) final report and systematic review on long-term health outcomes in …

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recommends that hypopneas be
identified using a definition that is based on a≥ 30% decrease in airflow associated with a≥ …

BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging liver disease and
currently the most common cause of incidental abnormal liver tests. The pathogenesis of …

Background Studies have shown that a significant percentage of patients with obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) do not tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and …