Importance Severe obesity and its related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension,
dyslipidemia, and sleep apnea, are very common in the United States, but currently very few …

Abstract Purpose of Review Given the rising prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA),
we aimed to review the epidemiologic and pathophysiologic relationship of OSA …

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

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent condition with few therapeutic options.
To date there is no approved pharmacotherapy for this disorder, but several attempts have …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Atherosclerosis, a
multifactorial disease with complicated pathogenesis, is the main cause of CVD, underlying …

Obstructive sleep apnea has historically been considered a male disease. Although most
studies have shown male predominance, obstructive sleep apnea is highly prevalent in …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea. Review the
presentation of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea. Summarize the treatment options for …

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial and chronic disease. Bariatric surgery is a safe and
effective treatment intervention for obesity and obesity-related diseases. However, weight …

Obesity is a chronic disease affecting over 670 million adults globally, with multiple
complications including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Substantial weight loss in patients …

Obesity has grown to become a major health problem over the past few decades. Obesity-
related comorbidities, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and …