Importance Many adverse health outcomes are associated with obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). Objective To review primary care–relevant evidence on screening adults for OSA …

This paper reviews the association between neurobiologically‐based sleepiness/fatigue
and human‐error related accidents. It concludes that fatigue contributes to human error and …

Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been studied in detail for over a decade, the
mortality of this disorder is unclear. We calculated cumulative survival in 385 male OSA …

Patients with the sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) treated by nasal continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) need to use CPAP long-term to prevent recurrence of …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop a Portuguese-language version of the
Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) for use in Brazil. METHODS: The steps involved in creating …

BACKGROUND: Neck circumference has been suggested to be more predictive of
obstructive sleep apnoea than general obesity, but the statistical validity of this conclusion …

Recognition of obstructive sleep apnea. Page 1 State of the Art Recognition of Obstrudive
Sleep Apnea KINGMAN P. STROHL and SUSAN REDLINE Case Western Reserve …

Studies have consistently shown that sleep apnea patients have high accident rates, but the
generalizability of the association beyond clinic populations has been questioned. The goal …

While it has been known for some time that crashes can result from the driver falling asleep
at the wheel, this issue has received less attention in traffic safety programs than the role of …

Abstract Study Objectives: Drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
have an increased risk for being involved in motor-vehicle collisions. This study estimates …