Background CPAP is considered the therapy of choice for OSA, but the extent to which it can
reduce BP is still under debate. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of …

Rapid development of computer technologies leads to the intensive automation of many
different processes traditionally performed by human experts. One of the spheres …

Intermittent hypoxia (IH) is most often thought of for its role in morbidity associated with sleep-
disordered breathing, including central nervous system pathology. However, recent …

Study Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic insomnia are two common
sleep disorders and both are considered independent risk factors for heart disease. The aim …

Background Brachycephalic dogs (BD) are prone to congenital upper airway obstruction
(brachycephalic syndrome, BS). In humans suffering from sleep apnea, upper airway …

Background: Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a highly effective treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA), but adherence limits its efficacy. In addition, coverage of PAP by CMS …

BACKGROUND: Although it is well recognized that the prevalence of sleep complaints
increases with age, estimates in developing countries are still unknown. The present study …

Insulin resistance often refers to a pathological condition in which cells fail to respond to the
normal actions of insulin. Increasing literature has noted a critical role of insulin resistance in …

There is increasing awareness of the role of sleep disturbance as an important factor in
health and disease. Although sub-clinical sleep disturbances (insufficient sleep duration or …

Background Red cell distribution width (RDW) has been shown to be associated with
adverse outcomes in left-sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and in patients in the …