High altitude exposure is often accompanied by weight loss. Postulated mechanisms are a
reduction of nutritional energy intake, a reduction of intestinal energy uptake from impaired …

Excess visceral adiposity is a primary cause of metabolic syndrome and often results from
excess caloric intake and a lack of physical activity. Beyond these well-known etiologic …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with hypertension, inflammation, and
increased cardiovascular risk. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces blood …

Abstract Study Objectives: We characterized sleep disorder rates in temporomandibular joint
disorder (TMD) and evaluated possible associations between sleep disorders and …

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious and prevalent medical condition
with major consequences for health and safety. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a …

Because of the enduring rise in the prevalence of obesity worldwide, there is continued
interest in hypoxia as a mechanism underlying the pathophysiology of obesity and its …

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent
episodes of partial or complete upper airway collapse and obstruction during sleep …

Objectives To evaluate whether objectively measured sleep characteristics are associated
with mortality risk independent of inflammatory burden and comorbidity. Methods The …

Obstructive lung diseases (OLD) such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) are very prevalent conditions. Disease phenotypes (eg chronic bronchitis …

Introduction Sleep has important effects on breathing and gas exchange that may have
negative consequences in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …