Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder characterized by collapse of the upper
airway during sleep. Downstream effects involve the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterised by recurring episodes of upper airway
obstruction during sleep and the fundamental abnormality reflects the inability of the upper …

Document Reviewers: Luis Alcocer (Mexico), Christina Antza (Greece), Mustafa Arici
(Turkey), Eduardo Barbosa (Brazil), Adel Berbari (Lebanon), Luıs Bronze (Portugal), John …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of death and disability
internationally. Alveolar hypoxia and consequent hypoxemia increase in prevalence as …

The incidence of the metabolic syndrome represents a spectrum of disorders that continue to
increase across the industrialized world. Both genetic and environmental factors contribute …

The incidence of dementia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases with age. Late‐
onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible neurodegenerative disease of the elderly …

Obesity is a major health burden that contributes to increased morbidity and mortality.
Obesity is also the most important risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); at least 70 …

Document Reviewers: Luis Alcocer (Mexico), Christina Antza (Greece), Mustafa Arici
(Turkey), Eduardo Barbosa (Brazil), Adel Berbari (Lebanon), Luıs Bronze (Portugal), John …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a highly prevalent condition and recognized as a major
public health burden conveying a significant risk of cardiometabolic diseases and mortality …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in the general population and highly prevalent in
patients with cardiovascular disease. In this paper, we review (1) the pathophysiological …