Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a disorder characterised by raised intracranial
pressure that predominantly affects young, obese women. Pathogenesis has not been fully …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is a common but often unrecognized disorder
caused by pharyngeal collapse during sleep and characterized by frequent awakenings …

Background Previous studies have suggested that the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
may be an important risk factor for stroke. It has not been determined, however, whether the …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition that occurs in approximately
5% to 15% of the population. The pathophysiology of OSA is characterized by repetitive …

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disorder of increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
pressure of unknown cause. Quincke in 1897 reported the first cases of IIH shortly after he …

The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) occurs in patients of all ages, from the
premature infant to the elderly. Much remains unknown about the pathophysiology of the …

Epidemiological studies have implicated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as an independent
comorbid factor in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The recurrent episodes of …

Objectives To review the safety and efficacy of surgical management for spontaneous
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks of the anterior and lateral skull base. Data Sources A …

Papilledema is optic disc swelling due to high intracranial pressure. Possible conditions
causing high intracranial pressure and papilledema include intracerebral mass lesions …

The cyclical changes in heart rate and systemic blood pressure that accompany apneic
events are predominantly mediated by fluctuations in the activity of the autonomic nervous …