Review Article

Updates in the Management of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition with high prevalence, is characterized by reduced dilatory function of pharyngeal muscles, which can be influenced by upper airway narrowing, dilator muscle dysfunction, respiratory dysfunction, and genetics. Three of the most clinically important phenotypes of OSA include disturbed sleep, excessive sleepiness, and minimal symptoms,…

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Original Article

Impact of Pulmonary Hypertension on Renal Functions in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Objectives: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is common in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of PH on kidney functions in patients with OSAS. Methods: The data of patients who were diagnosed as having OSAS after referral to the sleep center in the Gaziantep University Medical…

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Review Article

Sleep Disordered Breathing in Adults with Cerebral Palsy: What Do We Know So Far?

As advances in medicine continue to extend the lifespan of patients with cerebral palsy (CP), emphasis must be placed on evaluating patients for chronic health issues common in the general adult population. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) affects a large number of otherwise healthy adults and is even more common in individuals…

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Original Article

Sustained Improvement in Cognitive and Emotional Status of Apneic Patients After Prolonged Treatment with Positive Airway Pressure

Background:Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAH) is associated with impairment of cognitive functions and disturbances in emotional status. The aim of this study was to objectively evaluate the benefits of prolonged and sustained treatment for OSAH at two sleep centers serving rural community hospitals.Methods:Fifty-six patients diagnosed with OSAH syndrome underwent Cognistat,…

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Expired CME Article

Inflammatory Aspects of Sleep Apnea and Their Cardiovascular Consequences

Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition that occurs in a considerable percentage of the population. Substantial evidence shows that patients with OSA have an increased incidence of hypertension compared with individuals without OSA, and that OSA is a risk factor for the development of hypertension. It…

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