Worldwide prevalence and associated risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis and meta-regression

AB de Araujo Dantas, FM Goncalves, AA Martins… - Sleep and …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose This study aimed to identify the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and
associated risk factors globally. Methods Six databases and registrations and three grey …

Unravelling the complexity of irregular shiftwork, fatigue and sleep health for commercial drivers and the associated implications for roadway safety

JE Mabry, M Camden, A Miller, A Sarkar… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fatigue can be a significant problem for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The
lifestyle of a long-haul CMV driver may include long and irregular work hours, inconsistent …

Oral appliance therapy versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure in obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

G Aarab, F Lobbezoo, HL Hamburger, M Naeije - Respiration, 2011 - karger.com
Background: Previous randomized controlled trials have addressed the efficacy of
mandibular advancement devices (MADs) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Sleepiness and the risk of road accidents for professional drivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of retrospective studies

T Zhang, AHS Chan - Safety science, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper reports the results of a search and review of available evidence on the risk of
road crashes associated with sleepiness for professional drivers. Summary of the effects …

What is the motor vehicle crash risk for drivers with a sleep disorder?

JL Charlton, M Di Stefano, B Dimech-Betancourt… - … research part F: traffic …, 2022 - Elsevier
In many parts of the world, drivers with serious sleep disorders have restrictions on their
licence–with the fitness-to-drive criteria varying across licensing jurisdictions. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Does hormonal control obviate positive airway pressure therapy in acromegaly with sleep-disordered breathing?

ME Akkoyunlu, MM Ilhan, M Bayram, E Taşan… - Respiratory …, 2013 - Elsevier
Introduction Acromegaly is a disease in which uncontrolled release of growth hormone
occurs after closure of epiphyseal plates, causing changes in the body that can lead to sleep …

Risk assessment for self reported obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness in a greek nursing staff population

A Alexandropoulou, GD Vavougios, C Hatzoglou… - Medicina, 2019 - mdpi.com
Background and objectives: The risk assessment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS) in specific occupational populations is important due …

Relationship between sleep quality, obstructive sleep apnea and sleepiness during day with related factors in professional drivers

SJ Motlagh, M Shabany, KS Haghighi… - Acta Medica …, 2017 - acta.tums.ac.ir
One of the important reasons for accidents is sleepiness. With this description, the sleep
disorders are associated with health and mortality, and not only affect the person but also …

Association of metabolic syndrome and albuminuria with cardiovascular risk in occupational drivers

SC Chen, JM Chang, MY Lin, ML Hou, JC Tsai… - International Journal of …, 2013 - mdpi.com
Background and Aim Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and albuminuria increase cardiovascular
risk. However, in occupational drivers, the clinical significance of albuminuria and its …

自动调节持续气道正压通气治疗对肥胖型重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征患者减肥效果的影响

莫建明, 尹慧, 宋卫东 - 中国全科医学, 2015 - chinagp.net
目的探索自动调节持续气道正压通气(Auto-CPAP) 治疗对肥胖型重度阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低
通气综合征(OSAHS) 患者减肥效果的影响. 方法选取2011 年2 月-2012 年10 …