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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI)"”.
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A Novel Device for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
… device for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is developed and tested. This device uses intra-oral suction to stabilize tongue and/or soft palate in a position that does not obstruct the airway, thus reduce apnea episodes. The treatment device consists of a patient-specific oral …
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Obstructive sleep apnea and snoring in Icelandic children : the five-to-fifteen questionnaire and school performance
… from reported snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has been associated with emotional and behavioral problems in children, as well as academic decrements. This study examined reported snoring as well as objectively measured snoring and OSA in 112 children in Iceland (mean age = 11.8). …
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A Risk Stratification Model for Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Development and Evaluation
Despite emerging evidence that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may cause cardio-metabolic disturbances independently of known risk factors, the strength and significance of this association remains unclear. This thesis is comprised of three studies assessing the long term-consequences of OSA, and …
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The Effects of Exercise Training On the Severity and Health Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
<p>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent and harmful sleep disorder, with numerous health consequences if left untreated. Available treatment options are either suboptimal in efficacy or undesirable due to side effects. Despite intriguing preliminary epidemiologic and experimental evidence, …
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Skeletal Status and Bone Turnover in Overweight Young Men with and without Sleep Apnea Syndrome
… facing similar health problems as adults. Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) is an underdiagnosed comorbidity of obesity, characterized by repetitive nocturnal interruptions in breathing. Obesity is associated with delayed skeletal maturation in overweight youth, but mechanisms contributing to this …
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Revisione critica dei risultati e nuovi algoritmi decisionali sulla chirurgia dell'OSAS
… was considered a success if the postoperative apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) was less than 20/h. According to the results, we have developed surgical decisional algorithms with the aims to optimize the success of these procedures by identifying proper candidates for surgery and the most appropriate …
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The Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome on Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Young Men
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), a chronic respiratory disorder affecting as many as 1 in 5 adults, is associated with repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep and results in fragmented sleep and intermittent periods of hypoxia and hypercapnia. If left untreated, OSAS increases …
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The Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome on Cardiovascular Function with Exercise Testing in Young Adult Males
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a serious disorder that affects an estimated 24% of middle-age males, and 9% of middle-aged females. In addition, a large portion of individuals with OSAS go undiagnosed. OSAS is associated with several adverse health problems, including the metabolic …