Background Because obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition, biomarkers for
OSA would be very useful. Galectin-3 has gained attention as a marker for several diseases …

Galectin-3 is a member of the lectin family, and is an intriguing protein that is found in
diverse tissues across the body. It is known for its multifaceted involvement in various …

The aim of this study was to compare the reliability of five sleep questionnaires in detecting
the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study was conducted on a group of …

Background Galectin-3, considered as a new inflammatory marker; it is increased in
cardiovascular disease. We investigated Galectin-3 in relation to heart damage in patients …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is one of the most common sleep-
related breathing disorders. The aim of this study was to improve diagnostics in OSAS using …

Background: The current obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diagnostic uses polysomnography
or limited polygraphy and requires specialized personnel and technical equipment …

Obesity and sarcopenia, ie, decreased skeletal muscle mass and function, are global health
challenges. Moreover, people with obesity and sedentary lifestyles often have sleep …

The gold standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea in adults is continuous positive
airway pressure (CPAP). However, it can be difficult to convince patients to adhere to this …

Background: Wake-up stroke (WUS) is a certain type of ischemic stroke in which a patient
wakes up with a new neurological deficit due to cerebral ischemia. Sleep-disordered …

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the prognostic value of Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in OSA
compared with the clinically relevant biological markers (HbA1c, erythrocyte sedimentation …