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Nocturnal Hypoxia and Arterial Lactate Levels in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Background:Lactate may be useful in pointing out the higher risk subgroups in sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) with various patterns of hypoxemia. We aimed to search whether morning and night lactate levels are related to apnea-hypopnea, hypoventilation, and hypoxemia in patients with SRBD and to compare it with patients without SRBD…

Posted in: apnea 2 hypoxia 2 obstructive sleep apnea 7 polysomnography 2

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Sleep Disturbance in Patients with Lichen Simplex Chronicus and Its Relationship to Nocturnal Scratching: A Case Control Study

Background: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a common pruritic disorder resulting from repeated rubbing and scratching. Nighttime pruritus is a common feature in LSC and may disrupt the sleep pattern. The aim of this study is to determine whether there are sleep abnormalities in patients with LSC. Patients and Methods:…

Posted in: polysomnography 2 pruritus 3 sleep 6
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