A one-arm surgical trial of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients before and 12 months after Bilateral Internal Ramus Distraction of the mandible (BIRD).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.01.025
Abstract: BACKGROUND An innovative approach for the primary and definitive treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adult patients is presented: Bilateral Internal Ramus Distraction of the mandible (BIRD), which is a slow, progressive and more… read more here.
Keywords: ramus distraction; ramus; apnea osa; obstructive sleep ... See more keywords
Inflammatory markers and BDNF in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Parkinson's disease (PD).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.11.018
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) exacerbates Parkinson's disease (PD) manifestations including cognitive dysfunction. Both OSA and PD have been associated with inflammation. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been implicated in cognitive function. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: apnea osa; sleep apnea; parkinson disease; motor ... See more keywords
The invisible costs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Systematic review and cost-of-illness analysis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268677
Abstract: Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for several diseases and is correlated with other non-medical consequences that increase the disease’s clinical and economic burden. However, OSA’s impact is highly underestimated, also due… read more here.
Keywords: cost; sleep apnea; obstructive sleep; economic burden ... See more keywords