Background Evaluation and interpretation of the literature on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
allows for consolidation and determination of the key factors important for clinical …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
(OSAHS) have long been considered predominantly male-related conditions. The clinical …

Abstract Study Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine whether tongue fat is
increased in obese sleep apneics compared to obese subjects without sleep apnea. We …

Despite substantial disease burden, existing evidence on the risk factors for obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) have been derived primarily from cross-sectional studies without …

The number of individuals experiencing sleep loss has exponentially risen over the past
decades. Extrapolation of laboratory findings to the real world suggests that females are …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a well-recognised complication of obesity.
Non-surgical weight loss (medical, behavioural and lifestyle interventions) may improve …

Epidemiological evidence suggests there are significant links between obesity and
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), with a particular emphasis on the importance of fat …

ABSTRACT OSA is the result of structural and functional abnormalities that promote the
repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This common disorder is estimated to …

OBJECTIVE Multiple lines of evidence support a complex relationship between obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) and diabetes. However, no population-based study has evaluated the …

Rationale: It is unknown whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be a risk factor for
incident cardiovascular events in women. Objectives: We sought to investigate whether OSA …