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Torabi SJ, Tsang C, Patel RA, Nguyen TV, Manes RP, Kuan EC, Trask DK. Medicare volume and reimbursement trends in lingual and hyoid procedures for obstructive sleep apnea. Am J Otolaryngol 2024; 45:104361. [PMID: 38729015 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2024.104361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to analyze utilization and reimbursement trends in lingual and hyoid surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS Annual retrospective data on lingual and hyoid OSA surgeries was obtained from the 2000-2021 Medicare Part B National Summary Datafiles. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes utilized included 21,685 (hyoid myotomy and suspension [HMS]), 41,512 (tongue base suspension [TBS]), 41,530 (radiofrequency ablation of the tongue [RFT]) and 42,870 (lingual tonsillectomy [LT]). RESULTS The number of lingual and hyoid OSA surgeries rose 2777 % from 121 in 2000 to 3481 in 2015, before falling 82.9 % to 594 in 2021. Accordingly, Medicare payments rose 17,899 % from an inflation-adjusted $46,958 in 2000 to $8.45 million in 2015, before falling drastically to $341,011 in 2021. As the number of HMSs (2000: 91; 2015: 84; 2021: 165), TBS (2009: 48; 2015: 31; 2021: 16), and LTs (2000: 121; 2015: 261; 2021: 234) only experienced modest changes in utilization, this change was largely driven by RFT (2009: 340; 2015: 3105; 2021: 179). Average Medicare payments for RFT rose from $1110 in 2009 to $2994 in 2015, before falling drastically to $737 in 2021. CONCLUSION Lingual and hyoid surgery for OSA has overall fallen in utilization among the Medicare population from 2000 to 2021. However, there was a brief spike in usage, peaking in 2015, driven by the adoption (and then quick dismissal) of RFT. The rise and fall in RFT use coincide with the rise and fall in reimbursement.
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- Sina J Torabi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA.
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Ascher K, Shafazand S. Dyspnea and Quality of Life Improvements with Management of Comorbid Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Chronic Lung Disease. Sleep Med Clin 2024; 19:371-378. [PMID: 38692759 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2024.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has emerged as a significant and prevalent comorbidity associated with chronic lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and interstitial lung diseases. These overlap syndromes are associated with worse patient-reported outcomes (sleep quality, quality of life measures, mental health) than each condition independently. Observational studies suggest that patients with overlap syndrome who are adherent to positive airway pressure therapy report improved quality of life, sleep quality, depression, and daytime symptoms. Screening for and management of OSA in patients with overlap syndrome should emphasize the interconnected nature of these 2 conditions and the positive impact that OSA management can have on patients' well-being and overall health.
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- Kori Ascher
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.
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Dominguez-Mompell R, Zhang B, Paredes N, Combs A, Elkenawy I, Sfogliano L, Fijany L, Colak O, Romero-Maroto M, Moon W. Breathing changes following mini-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expander treatment in late adolescent or adult patients : Assessment of objective and subjective functional breathing changes. J Orofac Orthop 2024:10.1007/s00056-024-00521-6. [PMID: 38466417 DOI: 10.1007/s00056-024-00521-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess objective and subjective breathing changes in adult patients who underwent maxillary skeletal expansion with the mini-implant-supported maxillary skeletal expander (MSE). METHODS Twenty-nine patients (mean age 18.1 ± 4.3 years) who underwent expansion using the MSE were compared pre- and posttreatment and with a control group (mean age 19.9 ± 2.6 years) to assess objective and subjective functional breathing changes. Objective measurements of the airway including peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) and peak oral inspiratory flow (POIF) were measured utilizing the In-Check medical device (Clement Clarke, Harlow, United Kingdom). Patients reported subjective breathing assessment utilizing the visual analog scale (VAS). Intragroup comparisons were performed with Wilcoxon tests and intergroup comparison with Mann-Whitney U tests. Spearman correlation coefficients were calculated among the studied variables (P < 0.05). RESULTS Following MSE treatment, there were significantly higher values for PNIF total (P < 0.0001), PNIF right (P < 0.0001), PNIF left (P < 0.0001), and POIF (P < 0.01) compared to pretreatment and control group results. Also, patients reported a significant decrease in troubled breathing as measured by the VAS for breathing through the right nostril (P < 0.01), left nostril (P < 0.001), and both nostrils (P < 0.01). Comparing the objective and subjective variables for both the pre-MSE or post-MSE groups, the results indicated no significant correlation between total PNIF and total VAS. However, the values had significant correlations between PNIF and VAS on each side when the patients were asked to block one nostril. CONCLUSIONS Objective functional breathing measurements were increased immediately after treatment with MSE. Subjective functional breathing measurements changes were significantly higher after MSE treatment and compared with the control group. MSE presents a nonsurgical alternative to achieving orthopedic expansion in adult patients which may provide a benefit for patients with nasal airway obstruction.
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Center for Health Science, Room 63-082 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, 90095-1668, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Center for Health Science, Room 63-082 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, 90095-1668, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Center for Health Science, Room 63-082 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, 90095-1668, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Center for Health Science, Room 63-082 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, 90095-1668, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Center for Health Science, Room 63-082 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, 90095-1668, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- UCLA School of Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Center for Health Science, Room 63-082 CHS, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Box 951668, 90095-1668, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Orthodontics Department, State University of New York, 320 Hayes Rd, 14215, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Orthodontics and Craniofacial Development Research Forsyth Institute, 245 First Street, 02142, Cambridge, MA, USA.
- Orthodontics Department, AJOU University, Suwon, Korea (Republic of).
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Goshtasbi K, Su E, Jing JC, Nguyen TV, Hong EM, Dilley KD, Ahuja GS, Chen Z, Wong BJF. Long-range optical coherence tomography of pediatric airway during drug induced sleep endoscopy: A preliminary report. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2024; 178:111900. [PMID: 38408413 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2024.111900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Drug induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is often performed for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) when initial diagnostic studies do not provide adequate information for therapy. However, DISE scoring is subjective and with limitations. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the use of a novel long-range optical coherence tomography (LR-OCT) system during DISE of two pediatric patients. METHODS LR-OCT was used to visualize the airway of pediatric patients during DISE. At the conclusion of DISE, the OCT probe was guided in the airway under endoscopic visual guidance, and cross-sectional images were acquired at the four VOTE locations. Data processing involved image resizing and alignment, followed by rendering of three-dimensional (3D) volumetric models of the airways. RESULTS Two patients were included in this study. Patient one had 18.4%, 20.9%, 72.3%, and 97.3% maximal obstruction at velum, oropharynx, tongue base, and epiglottis, while patient two had 40.2%, 41.4%, 8.0%, and 17.5% maximal obstruction at these regions, respectively. Three-dimensional reconstructions of patients' airways were also constructed from the OCT images. CONCLUSION This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the successful evaluation of pediatric airway during DISE using LR-OCT, which accurately identified sites and degrees of obstruction with respective 3D airway reconstruction.
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- Khodayar Goshtasbi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Orange, CA, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; School of Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; Beckman Laser Institute, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; School of Biomedical Engineering, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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Combs A, Paredes N, Dominguez-Mompell R, Romero-Maroto M, Zhang B, Elkenawy I, Sfogliano L, Fijany L, Colak O, Wu B, Moon W. Long-term effects of maxillary skeletal expander treatment on functional breathing. Korean J Orthod 2024; 54:59-68. [PMID: 38268461 PMCID: PMC10811361 DOI: 10.4041/kjod23.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Objective : To investigate the long-term effects of maxillary skeletal expander (MSE) treatment on functional breathing. Methods Objective measures of breathing, the peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF), and peak oral inspiratory flow (POIF), and subjective measures of breathing, the visual analog scale (VAS) and nasal obstruction symptom evaluation (NOSE) survey, were used to investigate the long-term effects of MSE in functional breathing. Seventeen patients, mean age 19.4 ± 3.9 years treated at the UCLA Orthodontics Clinic were assessed on their functional breathing at 3 timepoints: pre-expansion (T0), post-expansion (T1), and post-orthodontic treatment (T2). Results : Immediately after expansion (T1), all the objective functional breathing values were significantly increased in comparison to T0 (P < 0.05). The VAS total, VAS right and VAS left were significantly lower at T1 in comparison to T0 (P < 0.05). At 26.8 ± 3.9 months after MSE expansion (T2), PNIF total, PNIF right, PNIF left, and POIF were significantly higher when compared to T0 (P < 0.05). Also, VAS total, VAS right and VAS left were significantly lower at T2 when compared to T0 (P < 0.05). Additionally, there was a positive correlation between PNIF and the magnitude of expansion at anterior nasal spine and zygomaticomaxillary point (ZMA). There was a positive correlation between total VAS and the magnitude of expansion at the ZMA. There were no significant changes for the NOSE subjective breathing measurement at all time comparisons. Conclusions : Overall, MSE treatment produces an increased objective and subjective airway improvement that continues to remain stable in the long-term post expansion.
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- Andrew Combs
- Center for Health Science, Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Science, Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Science, Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Science, Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Center for Health Science, Section of Orthodontics, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthodontics, State University of New York, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Orthodontic and Craniofacial Development Research, Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Orthodontic and Craniofacial Development Research, Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Orthodontics, Ajou University, School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Ye Y, Yan ZL, Huang Y, Li L, Wang S, Huang X, Zhou J, Chen L, Ou CQ, Chen H. A Novel Clinical Tool to Detect Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Nat Sci Sleep 2023; 15:839-850. [PMID: 37869520 PMCID: PMC10590115 DOI: 10.2147/nss.s418093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Purpose Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disease with high morbidity and is associated with adverse health outcomes. Screening potential severe OSA patients will improve the quality of patient management and prognosis, while the accuracy and feasibility of existing screening tools are not so satisfactory. The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a well-feasible clinical predictive model for screening potential severe OSA patients. Patients and Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study including 1920 adults with overnight polysomnography among which 979 cases were diagnosed with severe OSA. Based on demography, symptoms, and hematological data, a multivariate logistic regression model was constructed and cross-validated and then a nomogram was developed to identify severe OSA. Moreover, we compared the performance of our model with the most commonly used screening tool, Stop-Bang Questionnaire (SBQ), among patients who completed the questionnaires. Results Severe OSA was associated with male, BMI≥ 28 kg/m2, high blood pressure, choke, sleepiness, apnea, white blood cell count ≥9.5×109/L, hemoglobin ≥175g/L, triglycerides ≥1.7 mmol/L. The AUC of the final model was 0.76 (95% CI: 0.74-0.78), with sensitivity and specificity under the optimal threshold selected by maximizing Youden Index of 73% and 66%. Among patients having the information of SBQ, the AUC of our model was statistically significantly greater than that of SBQ (0.78 vs 0.66, P = 0.002). Conclusion Based on common clinical examination of admission, we develop a novel model and a nomogram for identifying severe OSA from inpatient with suspected OSA, which provides physicians with a visual and easy-to-use tool for screening severe OSA.
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- Yanqing Ye
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nan Fang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Otolaryngology Department, Foshan Nan Hai District People’s Hospital, Foshan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Biostatistics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Otolaryngology Department, Foshan Nan Hai District People’s Hospital, Foshan, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Biostatistics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nan Fang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nan Fang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nan Fang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Yidu Cloud Technology Ltd, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Department of Biostatistics, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Tropical Disease Research, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nan Fang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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An J, Glick HA, Sawyer AM, Arguelles J, Bae CJ, Keenan BT, Kuna ST, Maislin G, Mazzotti DR, Pack AI, Shi JM, Watach AJ, Hwang D. Association Between Positive Airway Pressure Adherence and Health Care Costs Among Individuals With OSA. Chest 2023; 163:1543-1554. [PMID: 36706909 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The impact of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for OSA on health care costs is uncertain. RESEARCH QUESTION Are 3-year health care costs associated with PAP adherence in participants from the Tele-OSA clinical trial? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Participants with OSA and prescribed PAP in the Tele-OSA study were stratified into three PAP adherence groups based on usage patterns over 3 years: (1) high (consistently ≥ 4 h/night), (2) moderate (2-3.9 h/night or inconsistently ≥ 4 h/night), and (3) low (< 2 h/night). Using data from 3 months of the Tele-OSA trial and 33 months of posttrial follow up, average health care costs (2020 US dollars) in 6-month intervals were derived from electronic health records and analyzed using multivariable generalized linear models. RESULTS Of 543 participants, 25% were categorized as having high adherence, 22% were categorized as having moderate adherence, and 52% were categorized as having low adherence to PAP therapy. Average PAP use mean ± SD was 6.5 ± 1.0 h, 3.7 ± 1.2 h, and 0.5 ± 0.5 h for the high, moderate, and low adherence groups, respectively. The high adherence group had the lowest average covariate-adjusted 6-month health care costs ± SE ($3,207 ± $251) compared with the moderate ($3,638 ± $363) and low ($4,040 ± $304) adherence groups. Significant cost differences were observed between the high and low adherence groups ($832; 95% CI, $127 to $1,538); differences between moderate and low adherence were nonsignificant ($401; 95% CI, -$441 to $1,243). INTERPRETATION In participants with OSA, better PAP adherence was associated with significantly lower health care costs over 3 years. Findings support the importance of strategies to enhance long-term PAP adherence.
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- Jaejin An
- Department of Research & Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Medical Informatics, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Research & Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, CA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sleep Medicine, Southern California Medical Group, Fontana, CA.
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Marquina C, Makarounas-Kirchmann K, Holden K, Sasse A, Ademi Z. The preventable productivity burden of sleep apnea in Australia: a lifetime modelling study. J Sleep Res 2023; 32:e13748. [PMID: 36303525 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder. OSA is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and depression, among other comorbidities. We aim to determine the productivity burden of OSA in Australia using productivity-adjusted life-years (PALYs). Using life table modelling, we built a multistate Markov model to estimate the impact of moderate to severe OSA on the whole working-age Australian population in 2021 (aged 20-65 years) with OSA until retirement (aged 66 years). The model also captured the impact of OSA on CVD, T2DM, depression, and vehicle-related accidents. Data for OSA and comorbidities and Australian specific labour data, were extracted from published sources. A second cohort was then modelled to test the effect of a hypothetical intervention, assuming a 10% reduction in OSA prevalence and a 10% reduction in comorbidities in patients with OSA. The primary outcome of interest were PALYs accrued. All outcomes were discounted 5% annually. Over a lifetime, the Australian population with OSA accrued 193,713,441 years of life lived and 182,737,644 PALYs. A reduction of 10% in OSA prevalence and comorbidities would result in 45,401 extra years of life lived and 150,950 extra PALYs. This resulted in more than AU$25 billion of gained gross domestic product over the lifetime of the working population. Our study highlights the substantial burden of OSA on the Australian population and the need to tailor interventions at the population level to reduce the health and economic impacts.
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- Clara Marquina
- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS), Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Snoretox Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Snoretox Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, Bundoora West Campus, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Snoretox Ltd., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Health Sciences, Bundoora West Campus, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS), Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Sterling KL, Cistulli PA, Linde-Zwirble W, Malik A, Benjafield AV, Malhotra A, Cole KV, Emami H, Woodford C, More S, Armitstead JP, Nunez CM, Reutrakul S, Pépin JL. Association between positive airway pressure therapy adherence and health care resource utilization in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes in the United States. J Clin Sleep Med 2023; 19:563-571. [PMID: 36546368 PMCID: PMC9978433 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES There is a complex interplay between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes. There are minimal data regarding the effects of treating OSA with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy on outcomes and health care resource utilization (HCRU) in patients with OSA and type 2 diabetes. We investigated the impact of PAP adherence on HCRU and costs in this population. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted with a cohort of OSA patient from a US administrative claims dataset linked to objective device data (AirView, ResMed Corp., San Diego, California). Propensity score matching was used to control for potential imbalance in baseline covariates between PAP-adherent and -nonadherent patients. Newly diagnosed patients with OSA aged ≥ 18 years with type 2 diabetes were included. PAP adherence was defined as meeting Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services compliance criteria in all 8 90-day periods over 2 years. HCRU was based on the number of all-cause doctor visits, emergency room visits, inpatient hospitalizations, and PAP equipment and supplies. RESULTS In years 1 and 2 of PAP therapy, HCRU was significantly lower in adherent vs nonadherent patients (number/patient for emergency room visits 0.68 ± 1.47 vs 0.99 ± 1.91 [year 1], 0.69 ± 1.43 vs 0.95 ± 1.89 [year 2]; for hospitalizations 0.16 ± 0.58 vs 0.22 ± 0.62 [year 1], 0.15 ± 0.51 vs 0.21 ± 0.74 [year 2]; all P < .001). Changes in estimated total 24-month payments were higher for nonadherent patients ($2,282, 95% confidence interval: $1,368, $3,205). CONCLUSIONS Consistent use of PAP therapy over 2 years was associated with decreased HCRU in patients with OSA and type 2 diabetes, strongly suggesting a role for screening and treating OSA in type 2 diabetes. CITATION Sterling KL, Cistulli PA, Linde-Zwirble W, et al. Association between positive airway pressure therapy adherence and health care resource utilization in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes in the United States. J Clin Sleep Med. 2023;19(3):563-571.
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- Charles Perkins Centre and Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- ResMed Science Center, San Diego, California
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- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- ResMed Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U 1300, HP2 Laboratory (Hypoxia: Pathophysiology), Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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- ResMed Science Center, San Diego, California
- Charles Perkins Centre and Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Trexin Consulting, Chicago, Illinois
- ResMed Science Center, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California
- ResMed Science Center, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM) U 1300, HP2 Laboratory (Hypoxia: Pathophysiology), Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France
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Sadeghniiat-Haghighi K, Abdullah H, Najafi A, Alemohammad ZB, Ahmadi Jazi K, Erfanian R. Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms Referral to Otolaryngologists in Iranian Residency Entrance Examination Volunteers: The Effect of Source of Education and Level of Knowledge. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2022; 74:4862-4869. [PMID: 36742911 PMCID: PMC9895620 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-020-02341-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has various complications for individuals' health. This study aimed to evaluate the factors for referring obstructive sleep apnea patients to otolaryngologists in Iranian residency entrance examination volunteers. This cross-sectional study recruited volunteer participants from the Iranian Residency Entrance Examination on March 2, 2018. The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes (OSAKA)/the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge and Attitudes in Children (OSAKA-KIDS) Questionnaires were distributed among residents attending exam preparation. Number of years working as a physician, number of adult and pediatric patients visited during the academic rank in residency examination, and the main specialty during general physician education in which they get familiar with obstructive sleep apnea were documented. The effect of the mentioned variables evaluated on patient referral preference specialty. Of the 95 volunteers, 57.9% were female; mean age was 29.6 ± 3.3 years. The overall knowledge score of the OSAKA questionnaire was 9.85 ± 3.9 and for the OSAKA-KIDS questionnaire was 9.2 ± 4.9. In patients under 18 years of age, the most frequent referrals were from otolaryngology specialists (51.2%). The only factor which had positive significant effect on adult patient referral preference was source of obstructive sleep apnea knowledge during general physician taring (p < 0.001). Given the low awareness about OSA in candidates for the residency entrance exam and the high importance of this treatable disease, the need for comprehensive training courses during residency is warranted and the adequacy of sleep apnea education through all involved specialty during general physician education should be improved.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amir Alam Hospital Complexs, Sa’adi Street, P.O. Box: 14155-6446, Tehran, Iran
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amir Alam Hospital Complexs, Sa’adi Street, P.O. Box: 14155-6446, Tehran, Iran
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Davies C, Lee JY, Walter J, Kim D, Yu L, Park J, Blake S, Kalluri L, Cziraky M, Stanek E, Miller J, Harty BJ, Schauer J, Rangel SM, Serao A, Edel C, Ran DS, Olagbenro MO, Lim A, Gill K, Cooksey J, Toloui O, Power T, Xu S, Zee P. A single-arm, open-label, multicenter, and comparative study of the ANNE sleep system vs polysomnography to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:2703-2712. [PMID: 35934926 PMCID: PMC9713912 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Evaluate per-patient diagnostic performance of a wireless dual-sensor system (ANNE sleep) compared with reference standard polysomnography (PSG) for the diagnosis of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with a minimum prespecified threshold of 80% for both sensitivity and specificity. METHODS A multicenter clinical trial was conducted to evaluate ANNE sleep vs PSG to diagnose moderate and severe OSA in individuals 22 years or older. For each testing approach, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was manually scored and averaged by 3 registered sleep technologists blinded to the other system. Average variations > 15% were adjudicated by a sleep medicine physician. RESULTS In a total of n = 225 participants (mean age 53 years, range 22-88 years), PSG diagnosed 30% (n = 68) of participants with moderate or severe OSA (AHI ≥ 15 events/h) compared to 29% (n = 65) diagnosed by ANNE sleep (P = .55). The sensitivity and specificity for ANNE sleep were 90% (95% confidence interval: 80-96%) and 98% (95% confidence interval: 94-99%), respectively. Strong correlation was shown in terms of final AHI (r = .93), with an average AHI bias of 0.5 (95% limits of agreement: -12.8 to 11.8). The majority of users noted comfort with using the ANNE sleep in the home setting. No adverse events were noted. CONCLUSIONS Using PSG as the gold standard, ANNE sleep demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of moderate or severe OSA. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov; Name: Comparative Study of the ANNE™ One System to Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea; URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04643782; Identifier: NCT04643782. CITATION Davies C, Lee JY, Walter J et al. A single-arm, open-label, multicenter, and comparative study of the ANNE sleep system vs polysomnography to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(12):2703-2712.
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- Charles Davies
- Carle Neuroscience Institute, Division of Sleep Medicine, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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- Sibel Health, Niles, Illinois
- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Sibel Health, Niles, Illinois
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Central DuPage Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, Winfield, Illinois
- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
- Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, Lake Forest, Illinois
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- Anthem, Inc. Elevance Health, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
- Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
- Department of Pediatrics (Division of Dermatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Habchi KM, Tangel VE, Weinberg RY, White RS, Kelleher DC. Postoperative outcomes and anesthesia type in total knee arthroplasty in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. J Comp Eff Res 2022; 11:1241-1251. [PMID: 36200444 DOI: 10.2217/cer-2022-0139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Aim: We investigated the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), 30/90-day readmission rates and perioperative complications (postoperative cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infectious or intraoperative complications) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Materials & methods: We analyzed records of patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty using State Inpatient Databases. Demographics, comorbidities, 30/90-day readmission rates and complications were compared by OSA status. For NY, USA we analyzed outcomes by anesthetic type (regional vs general). Results: OSA patients were mostly male, had more comorbidities and had increased 30/90-day readmission rates. There were no differences in complications. In NY, there were no differences in outcomes by anesthetic type. Conclusion: OSA was associated with increased 30/90-day readmission rates. Within NY, anesthetic type was not associated with any outcomes.
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- Karam M Habchi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Perioperative Outcomes, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Patient-Centered Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Review. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58101338. [PMID: 36295499 PMCID: PMC9612386 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep problems defined by cessation or decreased airflow despite breathing efforts. It is known to be related to multiple adverse health consequences. Positive airway pressure (PAP) is considered an effective treatment that is widely used. Various modes of PAP and other emerging treatment options are now available. A multidisciplinary approach, understanding diverse phenotypes of OSA, and shared decision-making are necessary for successful OSA treatment. Patient-centered care is an essential modality to support patient care that can be utilized in patients with OSA to help improve outcomes, treatment adherence, and patient satisfaction.
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Portacci A, Santomasi C, Di Lecce V, Barratta F, De Candia ML, Resta O, Carpagnano GE. Predictive tools for nocturnal respiratory failure in patients with moderate and severe OSAS. Sleep Breath 2022; 27:611-620. [DOI: 10.1007/s11325-022-02666-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Borsoi L, Armeni P, Donin G, Costa F, Ferini-Strambi L. The invisible costs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Systematic review and cost-of-illness analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268677. [PMID: 35594257 PMCID: PMC9122203 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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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 to substantial diagnosis gaps. OBJECTIVE This study aims at assessing the economic burden of OSA in the adult population in Italy by performing a cost-of-illness analysis with a societal perspective. In particular, we aimed at estimating the magnitude of the burden caused by conditions for which OSA is a proven risk factor. METHODS A systematic literature review on systematic reviews and meta-analyses, integrated by expert opinion, was performed to identify all clinical and non-clinical conditions significantly influenced by OSA. Using the Population Attributable Fraction methodology, a portion of their prevalence and costs was attributed to OSA. The total economic burden of OSA for the society was estimated by summing the costs of each condition influenced by the disease, the costs due to OSA's diagnosis and treatment and the economic value of quality of life lost due to OSA's undertreatment. RESULTS Twenty-six clinical (e.g., diabetes) and non-clinical (e.g., car accidents) conditions were found to be significantly influenced by OSA, contributing to an economic burden ranging from €10.7 to €32.0 billion/year in Italy. The cost of impaired quality of life due to OSA undertreatment is between €2.8 and €9.0 billion/year. These costs are substantially higher than those currently borne to diagnose and treat OSA (€234 million/year). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that the economic burden due to OSA is substantial, also due to low diagnosis and treatment rates. Providing reliable estimates of the economic impact of OSA at a societal level may increase awareness of the disease burden and help to guide evidence-based policies and prioritisation for healthcare, ultimately ensuring appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for patients.
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- Ludovica Borsoi
- SDA Bocconi School of Management, Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), Milan, Italy
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- SDA Bocconi School of Management, Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- SDA Bocconi School of Management, Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), Milan, Italy
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Najafi A, Mohammadi I, Sadeghi M, Brühl AB, Sadeghi-Bahmani D, Brand S. Evaluation of Plasma/Serum Adiponectin (an Anti-Inflammatory Factor) Levels in Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050738. [PMID: 35629405 PMCID: PMC9145771 DOI: 10.3390/life12050738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background and objective: A variety of diseases, including obesity, type ‖ diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases are associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), and decreased adiponectin levels have been shown to be associated with an increased risk of these diseases. However, the association of blood levels of adiponectin in OSAS patients is a challenging and unknown issue with conflicting results. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and a meta-analysis to evaluate plasma/serum adiponectin levels in adult patients with OSAS. Materials and methods: A comprehensive search in four databases (PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) was performed in literature dated older than 12 March 2022, to retrieve the relevant articles. Effect sizes were calculated to show the standardized mean difference (SMD) along with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of plasma/serum of adiponectin between the OSAS patients and controls. The software RevMan 5.3, NCSS 21.0.2, CMA 2.0, trial sequential analysis (TSA) 0.9.5.10 beta, and GetData Graph Digitizer 2.26 were used for data synthesis in the meta-analysis. Results: A total of 28 articles including 36 studies were entered into the meta-analysis. The results showed that pooled SMD was −0.71 (95% CI: −0.92, 0.50; p < 0.00001; I2 = 79%) for plasma/serum levels of adiponectin in OSAS cases compared to the controls. The subgroup analyses showed that the geographical region and the Apnea-Hypopnea-Index (AHI) could be confounding factors in the pooled analysis of plasma/serum adiponectin levels. The sensitivity analysis showed the stability of the results. The radial and L’Abbé plots confirmed evidence of heterogeneity. Trial sequential analysis showed sufficient cases in the meta-analysis. Conclusions: With sufficient cases and stable results, the main finding of the meta-analysis identified significantly reduced plasma/serum levels of adiponectin in OSAS cases compared with the controls. This result suggests a potential role of adiponectin in the pathogenesis of OSAS.
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- Amir Najafi
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran; (A.N.); (I.M.)
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran; (A.N.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Biology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1477893855, Iran;
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- Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders, University of Basel, Psychiatric Clinics, 4001 Basel, Switzerland; (A.B.B.); (D.S.-B.)
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- Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders, University of Basel, Psychiatric Clinics, 4001 Basel, Switzerland; (A.B.B.); (D.S.-B.)
- Department of Psychology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6719851115, Iran
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- Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders, University of Basel, Psychiatric Clinics, 4001 Basel, Switzerland; (A.B.B.); (D.S.-B.)
- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6719851115, Iran
- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6715847141, Iran
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Division of Sport Science and Psychosocial Health, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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Daniel S, Cohen-Freud Y, Shelef I, Tarasiuk A. Bone mineral density alteration in obstructive sleep apnea by derived computed tomography screening. Sci Rep 2022; 12:6462. [PMID: 35440678 PMCID: PMC9018731 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10313-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bone mineral density (BMD) is poorly elucidated and has contradictory findings. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) for other indications can provide a valuable opportunity for osteoporosis screening. Thus, we retrospectively explored the association between OSA and BMD by examining abdominal CT vertebrae images for a multitude of conditions and indications. We included 315 subjects (174 with OSA and 141 without OSA) who performed at least two CT scans (under similar settings). Both groups had a similar duration between the first and second CT scans of 3.6 years. BMD decreased in those with OSA and increased age. A multivariate linear regression indicated that OSA is associated with BMD alterations after controlling for age, gender, and cardiovascular diseases. Here, we report that OSA is associated with BMD alterations. Further studies are required to untangle the complex affect of OSA on BMD and the possible clinical implications of vertebra-depressed or femoral neck fractures.
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- Sharon Daniel
- Sleep-Wake Disorders Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel.,Department of Public Health and Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Clalit Health Services, Southern District, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Radiology Department, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Radiology Department, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Sleep-Wake Disorders Unit, Soroka Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel. .,Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. .,Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. .,Sleep-Wake Disorders Unit & Department of Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, P.O. Box 105, 84105, Beer-Sheva, Israel.
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Sillah A, Watson NF, Peters U, Biggs ML, Nieto FJ, Li CI, Gozal D, Thornton T, Barrie S, Phipps AI. Sleep problems and risk of cancer incidence and mortality in an older cohort: The Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS). Cancer Epidemiol 2022; 76:102057. [PMID: 34798387 PMCID: PMC8792277 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2021.102057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sleep problems (SP) can indicate underlying sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, which may adversely impact cancer risk and mortality. METHODS We assessed the association of baseline and longitudinal sleep apnea and insomnia symptoms with incident cancer (N = 3930) and cancer mortality (N = 4580) in the Cardiovascular Health Study. We used Cox proportional hazards regression to calculate adjusted hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to evaluate the associations. RESULTS Overall, 885 incident cancers and 804 cancer deaths were identified over a median follow-up of 12 and 14 years, respectively. Compared to participants who reported no sleep apnea symptoms, the risk of incident cancer was inversely associated [(HR (95%CI)] with snoring [0.84 (0.71, 0.99)]. We noted an elevated prostate cancer incidence for apnea [2.34 (1.32, 4.15)] and snoring [1.69 (1.11, 2.57)]. We also noted an elevated HR for lymphatic or hematopoietic cancers [daytime sleepiness: 1.81 (1.06, 3.08)]. We found an inverse relationship for cancer mortality with respect to snoring [0.73 (0.62, 0.8)] and apnea [(0.69 (0.51, 0.94))]. We noted a significant inverse relationship between difficulty falling asleep and colorectal cancer death [0.32 (0.15, 0.69)] and snoring with lung cancer death [0.56 (0.35, 0.89)]. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between SP and cancer risk and mortality was heterogeneous. Larger prospective studies addressing more cancer sites, molecular type-specific associations, and better longitudinal SP assessments are needed for improved delineation of SP-cancer risk dyad.
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- Arthur Sillah
- University of Washington School of Public Health, United States; Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Research Center, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine, United States
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- University of Washington School of Public Health, United States; Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Research Center, United States
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- University of Washington School of Public Health, United States
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- Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Corvallis, OR, United States
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- University of Washington School of Public Health, United States; Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Research Center, United States
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- Department of Child Health, University of Missouri School of Medicine, United States
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- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, University Park, NM, United States
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- University of Washington School of Public Health, United States; Fred Hutchinson Research Cancer Research Center, United States
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Haynes ZA, Stewart IJ, Poltavskiy EA, Holley AB, Janak JC, Howard JT, Watrous J, Walker LE, Wickwire EM, Werner K, Zarzabal LA, Sim A, Gundlapalli A, Collen JF. Obstructive sleep apnea among survivors of combat-related traumatic injury: a retrospective cohort study. J Clin Sleep Med 2022; 18:171-179. [PMID: 34270410 PMCID: PMC8807913 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent among military members despite fewer traditional risk factors. We sought to determine the incidence and longitudinal predictors of obstructive sleep apnea in a large population of survivors of combat-related traumatic injury and a matched control group. METHODS Retrospective cohort study of military service members deployed to conflict zones from 2002-2016 with longitudinal follow-up in the Veterans Affairs and Military Health Systems. Two cohorts of service members were developed: (1) those who sustained combat injuries and (2) matched, uninjured participants. RESULTS 17,570 service members were retrospectively analyzed for a median of 8.4 years. After adjustment, traumatic brain injury (hazard ratio [HR] 1.39, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.20-1.60), posttraumatic stress disorder (HR 1.24, 95% CI 1.05-1.46), depression (HR 1.52, 95% CI 1.30-1.79), anxiety (HR 1.40, 95% CI 1.21-1.62), insomnia (HR 1.71, 95% CI 1.44-2.02), and obesity (HR 2.40, 95% CI 2.09-2.74) were associated with development of obstructive sleep apnea. While combat injury was associated with obstructive sleep apnea in the univariate analysis (HR 1.25, 95% CI 1.17-1.33), the direction of this association was reversed in the multivariable model (HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.65-0.84). In a nested analysis, this was determined to be due to the effect of mental health diagnoses. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of obstructive sleep apnea is higher among injured service members (29.1 per 1,000 person-years) compared to uninjured service members (23.9 per 1,000 person-years). This association appears to be driven by traumatic brain injury and the long-term mental health sequelae of injury. CITATION Haynes ZA, Stewart IJ, Poltavskiy EA, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea among survivors of combat-related traumatic injury: a retrospective cohort study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2022;18(1):171-179.
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- Zachary A. Haynes
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland,Address correspondence to: Zachary A. Haynes, MD, Captain, Medical Corps, US Army, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889; ,
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland,Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Defense Health Agency/J6, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
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Panahi L, Udeani G, Ho S, Knox B, Maille J. Review of the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pharmacological Symptom Management. Medicina (B Aires) 2021; 57:medicina57111173. [PMID: 34833390 PMCID: PMC8620994 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57111173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nearly a billion adults around the world are affected by a disease that is characterized by upper airway collapse while sleeping called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. The progression and lasting effects of untreated OSA include an increased risk of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke, and heart failure. There is often a decrease in quality-of-life scores and an increased rate of mortality in these patients. The most common and effective treatments for OSA include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), surgical treatment, behavior modification, changes in lifestyle, and mandibular advancement devices. There are currently no pharmacological options approved for the standard treatment of OSA. There are, however, some pharmacological treatments for daytime sleepiness caused by OSA. Identifying and treating obstructive sleep apnea early is important to reduce the risks of future complications.
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- Ladan Panahi
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 1010 W Ave B, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA; (S.H.); (B.K.); (J.M.)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 59 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
- Correspondence: (L.P.); (G.U.)
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 1010 W Ave B, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA; (S.H.); (B.K.); (J.M.)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 59 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 1010 W Ave B, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA; (S.H.); (B.K.); (J.M.)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 59 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 1010 W Ave B, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA; (S.H.); (B.K.); (J.M.)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 59 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 1010 W Ave B, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA; (S.H.); (B.K.); (J.M.)
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Texas A&M Rangel College of Pharmacy, 59 Reynolds Medical Building, College Station, TX 77843, USA
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Arredondo E, Udeani G, Panahi L, Taweesedt PT, Surani S. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know. Cureus 2021; 13:e17843. [PMID: 34660049 PMCID: PMC8501746 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains a prominent disease state characterized as the recurrent collapse of the upper airway while sleeping and is estimated to plague 936 million adults globally. Although the initial clinical presentation of OSA appears harmless, it increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, stroke, and hypertension; metabolic disorders; and an overall decrease in quality of life, in addition to increasing mortality. Current treatment of OSA includes lifestyle changes, behavioral modification, mandibular advancement devices, surgical treatment, and continuous positive airway pressure, which remains the gold standard. It is crucial to identify OSA early on and initiate treatment to mitigate the adverse health risks it imposes. This review will discuss the pathophysiology, epidemiology, management strategies, and medical treatment of OSA.
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- Enrique Arredondo
- Pharmacy, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA
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- Pharmacy, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA
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- Pharmacy, Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.,Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA.,Medicine, University of North Texas, Dallas, USA.,Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Associates, Corpus Christi, USA.,Clinical Medicine, University of Houston, Houston, USA
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Suri TM, Suri JC. A review of therapies for the overlap syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. FASEB Bioadv 2021; 3:683-693. [PMID: 34485837 PMCID: PMC8409567 DOI: 10.1096/fba.2021-00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common chronic diseases. These two noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are prevalent among approximately 10% of the general population. Approximately 1% of the population is affected by the co-existence of both conditions, known as the overlap syndrome (OS). OS patients suffer from greater degrees of nocturnal oxygen desaturation and cardiovascular consequences than those with either condition in isolation. Besides OS, patients with COPD may suffer from a spectrum of sleep-related breathing disorders, including hypoventilation and central sleep apnea. The article provides an overview of the pathogenesis, associated risk factors, prevalence, and management of sleep-related breathing disorders in COPD. It examines respiratory changes during sleep caused by COPD and OSA. It elaborates upon the factors that link the two conditions together to lead to OS. It also discusses the clinical evaluation and diagnosis of these patients. Subsequently, it reviews the pathophysiological basis and the current evidence for three potential therapies: positive airway pressure therapy [including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bilevel positive airway pressure], oxygen therapy, and pharmacological therapy. It also proposes a phenotypic approach toward the diagnosis and treatment of OS and the entire spectrum of sleep-related breathing disorders in COPD. It concludes with the current evidence gaps and future areas of research in the management of OS.
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- Tejas Menon Suri
- Department of PulmonaryCritical Care and Sleep MedicineAll India Institute of Medical SciencesNew DelhiIndia
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- Department of PulmonaryCritical Care and Sleep MedicineFortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall HospitalNew DelhiIndia
- Indian Sleep Disorders AssociationNew DelhiIndia
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Rationale: Evidence suggests that the physiopathologic consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) resemble those induced by aging. Some studies report that the deleterious effects associated with OSA might be age dependent. Objectives: To evaluate the association of OSA with the aging process and to determine whether this association is maintained across different age groups. Methods: This was an observational, prospective study including 599 patients with suspected OSA. Five hallmarks of aging were evaluated: alteration of cellular communication (serum CRP [C-reactive protein] concentration), deregulation of nutrient sensing (insulin resistance), telomere attrition (leukocyte telomeric length), mitochondrial dysfunction (leukocyte mitochondrial DNA copy number), and genomic instability (urinary 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine concentration). For age-stratified analyses, subjects were divided into four groups according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the median age (50 yr): young patients without OSA (age < 50 yr old, AHI < 15 events/h), young patients with OSA (age < 50 yr old, AHI ⩾ 15 events/h), older patients without OSA (age ⩾ 50 yr old, AHI < 15 events/h), and older patients with OSA (age ⩾ 50 yr old, AHI ⩾ 15 events/h). Results: A dose-response relationship was found between the AHI, arousal index, and time during the night spent with an oxygen saturation less than 90% and the following hallmarks: alteration of cellular communication, deregulation of nutrient sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, and genomic instability. Considering age-stratified analyses, OSA was associated with an increase in several hallmarks of aging in young patients, but no significant association of OSA was identified in older patients. Conclusions: In subjects under 50 years of age, OSA is associated with an increase in specific hallmarks of aging, independent of several known confounding factors.
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Baddam P, Thereza-Bussolaro C, Flores-Mir C, Graf D. Nasal cavity structural anomalies in children and adolescents at high risk of sleep-disordered breathing: An exploratory cone-beam computed tomography study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2021; 160:533-543.e2. [PMID: 34334271 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2020.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In this study, we investigated the presence of structural anomalies in the nasal cavity (deviated nasal septum [DNS] and turbinate hypertrophy [TH]) in patients at high risk or not of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). METHODS A retrospective study considering available cone-beam computed tomography scans of 99 patients was conducted. Dolphin Imaging software (Dolphin Imaging and Management Solutions, Chatsworth, Calif) was used to process the craniofacial scans. A pediatric sleep questionnaire (PSQ) was used to suggest a high risk of SDB. Subjective and objective assessments of DNS and TH were considered. RESULTS Good to excellent intrareliability and interreliability were attained. The prevalence of a PSQ score suggestive of a high risk of SDB in this sample was 59%. The prevalence of subjective DNS and TH assessment was 64% and 70%, respectively. In contrast, on the basis of objective assessments, 27% of patients presented with DNS and 25% with TH. Cross-tabulation of DNS and TH with PSQ score indicated a statistically significant association between subjective DNS and subjective TH and subjective TH and positive PSQ. A positive correlation between age and subjective and objective DNS assessments was also observed. CONCLUSIONS Older patients are more likely to present with DNS. Only the presence of subjectively determined TH in patients is associated with a high risk for SDB. The study reveals that assessment of DNS and TH using cone-beam computed tomography imaging is not likely suitable to strongly suggest patients at high risk for SDB. DNS subjective assessments were capable of identifying less than 5% of deviation.
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- Pranidhi Baddam
- School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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Yeo M, Byun H, Lee J, Byun J, Rhee HY, Shin W, Yoon H. Respiratory Event Detection during Sleep Using Electrocardiogram and Respiratory Related Signals: Using Polysomnogram and Patch-Type Wearable Device Data. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2021; 26:550-560. [PMID: 34288880 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2021.3098312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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This paper presents an automatic algorithm for the detection of respiratory events in patients using electrocardiogram (ECG) and respiratory signals. The proposed method was developed using data of polysomnogram (PSG) and those recorded from a patch-type device. In total, data of 1,285 subjects were used for algorithm development and evaluation. The proposed method involved respiratory event detection and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) estimation. Handcrafted features from the ECG and respiratory signals were applied to machine learning algorithms including linear discriminant analysis, quadratic discriminant analysis, random forest, multi-layer perceptron, and the support vector machine (SVM). High performance was demonstrated when using SVM, where the overall accuracy achieved was 83% and the Cohens kappa was 0.53 for the minute-by-minute respiratory event detection. The correlation coefficient between the reference AHI obtained using the PSG and estimated AHI as per the proposed method was 0.87. Furthermore, patient classification based on an AHI cutoff of 15 showed an accuracy of 87% and a Cohens kappa of 0.72. The proposed method increases performance result, as it records the ECG and respiratory signals simultaneously. Overall, it can be used to lower the development cost of commercial software owing to the use of open datasets.
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Heilbrunn ES, Ssentongo P, Chinchilli VM, Oh J, Ssentongo AE. Sudden death in individuals with obstructive sleep apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Respir Res 2021; 8:8/1/e000656. [PMID: 34108135 PMCID: PMC8191609 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Objectives Over 1 billion individuals worldwide experience some form of sleep apnoea, and this number is steadily rising. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can negatively influence one’s quality of life and potentially increase mortality risk. However, the association between OSA and mortality has not been reliably estimated. This meta-analysis estimates the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in individuals with OSA. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Scopus and Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Practice databases were searched from inception through 1 January 2020. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies We included observational studies assessing the association of sudden deaths in individuals with and without OSA. Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers (AES and ESH) extracted data and assessed the risk of bias using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale quality assessment tool. Data were pooled using the random-effects models and reported as risk ratios (RRs) with 95% CIs. Heterogeneity was quantified with I2 statistic. Results We identified 22 observational studies (n=42 099 participants). The mean age was 62 years and 64% were men. OSA was associated with all-cause sudden death (RR=1.74, 95% CI: 1.44 to 2.10, I2=72%) and cardiovascular mortality (RR=1.94, 95% CI: 1.39 to 2.70, I2=32%). A marginally significant dose–response relationship between severity of OSA and the risk of death was observed (p for interaction=0.05): mild OSA (RR=1.16, 95% CI: 0.70 to 1.93), moderate OSA (RR=1.72, 95% CI: 1.11 to 2.67) and severe OSA (RR=2.87, 95% CI: 1.70 to 4.85). Meta-regression analysis showed that older age was a significant contributing factor in the relationship between OSA and mortality. The median study methodological quality was considered high. Conclusions OSA is a significant risk factor for all-cause mortality and cardiac mortality. Prevention and treatment strategies to optimise survival and quality of life in individuals with OSA are urgently needed. PROSPERO registration number CRD42020164941.
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- Emily S Heilbrunn
- Public Health Sciences, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Public Health Sciences, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA.,Center for Neural Engineering, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Public Health Sciences, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Public Health Sciences, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA .,Department Surgery, Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
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Brown A, Jones S, Perez-Algorta G. Experiences of Using Positive Airway Pressure for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis. Sleep 2021; 44:6286002. [PMID: 34043010 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsab135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Sub-optimal use of positive airway pressure (PAP) to treat obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) continues to be a major challenge to effective treatment. Meanwhile, the individual and societal impacts of untreated OSA make effective treatment a priority. Although extensive research has been conducted into factors that impact PAP use, it is estimated that at least half of users do not use it as prescribed. However, the voice of users is notably minimal in the literature. A systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis of PAP user experience was conducted to contribute to understandings of how PAP is experienced and to inform how usage could be improved. METHODS PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE databases were systematically searched. Primary research findings of adult experiences using PAP that had been inductively analysed were included. Papers were critically appraised using the CASP qualitative checklist to generate a "hierarchy of evidence". Thematic synthesis was then conducted to generate analytical themes. Results were presented in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). RESULTS 25 papers reporting on over 398 people's experiences were analysed to generate 4 themes: Journey to PAP, Discomfort from and around PAP, Adapting to and using PAP, and Benefits from PAP. Author reflexivity and vulnerability to bias is acknowledged. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the applicability of a biopsychosocial understanding to PAP use. This metasynthesis gave voice to user experiences, revealing barriers to PAP use at a healthcare service level across the world, and suggests ways services can address these barriers.
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Streatfeild J, Smith J, Mansfield D, Pezzullo L, Hillman D. The Social And Economic Cost Of Sleep Disorders. Sleep 2021; 44:6279099. [PMID: 34015136 DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsab132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To estimate economic cost of common sleep disorders in Australia for 2019-2020. METHODS Costs were estimated for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, and restless legs syndrome (RLS) using prevalence, financial, and nonfinancial data from national databases. These included: (1) financial costs associated with health care, informal care, productivity losses, non-medical accident costs, deadweight loss from taxation/welfare inefficiencies; and (2) nonfinancial costs associated with loss of well-being. They were expressed in US dollars ($). RESULTS Estimated overall cost of sleep disorders in Australia in 2019-2020 (population: 25.5 million) was $35.4 billion (OSA $13.1 billion; insomnia $13.3 billion, RLS $9.0 billion). Of this, the financial cost component was $10.0 billion, comprised of: health system costs $0.7 billion; productivity losses $7.7 billion; informal care $0.2 billion; other, mainly non-medical accident costs, $0.4 billion; and deadweight losses $1.0 billion. For moderate to severe OSA syndrome, insomnia unrelated to other conditions and RLS, financial costs represented $16,717, $21,982, and $16,624 per adult with the condition for the year, respectively. The nonfinancial cost was $25.4 billion. CONCLUSIONS The economic costs associated with sleep disorders are substantial. The financial component of $10.0 billion is equivalent to 0.73% of Australian gross domestic product. The nonfinancial cost of $25.4 billion represents 3.2% of total Australian burden of disease for the year. Health system costs of these disorders are low relative to those associated with their consequences, suggesting greater expenditure on detection, treatment and prevention is warranted.
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- Jared Streatfeild
- Health Economics and Social Policy Team, Deloitte Access Economics, Canberra, Australia
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- Health Economics and Social Policy Team, Deloitte Access Economics, Canberra, Australia
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- Monash Lung and Sleep Department, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Health Economics and Social Policy Team, Deloitte Access Economics, Canberra, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.,West Australian Sleep Disorders Research Institute, Department of Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia
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Shapiro AL, Olson J, Shafique S, Piamjariyakul U. CPAP-SAVER follow-up study to determine long-term adherence and associated factors. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2021; 34:261-269. [PMID: 33927159 DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many factors contribute to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) nonadherence, affecting health care burden. The original CPAP-SAVER study enrolled 66 CPAP-naive participants and showed high 1-month adherence and significantly higher apnea beliefs and CPAP attitude for the intervention group. PURPOSE AND METHODS Thirty-three participants from the original CPAP-SAVER study were recruited for a 3-year follow-up to determine adherence, examine the intervention effect, and identify adherence-associated factors. RESULTS Adherence rates dropped to 54.5% at 3 years, with a significant decrease in CPAP use hours (t = -2.37, p = .024) and nights (t = -4.05, p < .001). Group differences in beliefs and attitude were not sustained; however, beliefs (r = 0.57) and attitude (r = 0.44) were significant factors associated with adherence. Life satisfaction was significantly higher at present compared with before wearing CPAP (t = 5.17, p < .001). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The authors recommend intervention with a focus on apnea beliefs, CPAP attitude, and long-term support to promote CPAP adherence. Focus on CPAP attitude and beliefs and enhanced support early in the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment trajectory may promote long-term adherence and subsequently reduce the health care burden of OSA disease.
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- April L Shapiro
- School of Nursing, West Virginia University, Keyser, West Virginia
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- Mountaineer Home Medical, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- School of Nursing, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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Rezaie L, Maazinezhad S, Fogelberg DJ, Khazaie H, Sadeghi-Bahmani D, Brand S. Compared to Individuals with Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Individuals with Severe OSA Had Higher BMI and Respiratory-Disturbance Scores. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11050368. [PMID: 33919250 PMCID: PMC8143081 DOI: 10.3390/life11050368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Objective: Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at increased risk to suffer from further somatic and sleep-related complaints. To assess OSA, demographic, anthropometric, and subjective/objective sleep parameters are taken into consideration, but often separately. Here, we entered demographic, anthropometric, subjective, and objective sleep- and breathing-related dimensions in one model. Methods: We reviewed the demographic, anthropometric, subjective and objective sleep- and breathing-related data, and polysomnographic records of 251 individuals with diagnosed OSA. OSA was considered as a continuous and as categorical variable (mild, moderate, and severe OSA). A series of correlational computations, X2-tests, F-tests, and a multiple regression model were performed to investigate which demographic, anthropometric, and subjective and objective sleep dimensions were associated with and predicted dimensions of OSA. Results: Higher apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) scores were associated with higher BMI, higher daytime sleepiness, a higher respiratory disturbance index, and higher snoring. Compared to individuals with mild to moderate OSA, individuals with severe OSA had a higher BMI, a higher respiratory disturbance index (RDI) and a higher snoring index, while subjective sleep quality and daytime sleepiness did not differ. Results from the multiple regression analysis showed that an objectively shorter sleep duration, more N2 sleep, and a higher RDI predicted AHI scores. Conclusion: The pattern of results suggests that blending demographic, anthropometric, and subjective/objective sleep- and breathing-related data enabled more effective discrimination of individuals at higher risk for OSA. The results are of practical and clinical importance: demographic, anthropometric, and breathing-related issues derived from self-rating scales provide a quick and reliable identification of individuals at risk of OSA; objective assessments provide further certainty and reliability.
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- Leeba Rezaie
- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran; (L.R.); (S.M.); (D.S.-B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran; (L.R.); (S.M.); (D.S.-B.)
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;
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- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran; (L.R.); (S.M.); (D.S.-B.)
- Correspondence: (H.K.); or (S.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran; (L.R.); (S.M.); (D.S.-B.)
- Departments of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35209, USA
- Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), Psychiatric University Hospital Basel, 4002 Basel, Switzerland
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Sleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran; (L.R.); (S.M.); (D.S.-B.)
- Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), Psychiatric University Hospital Basel, 4002 Basel, Switzerland
- Substance Abuse Prevention Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 67146, Iran
- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 25529, Iran
- Division of Sport Science and Psychosocial Health, Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, University of Basel, 4052 Basel, Switzerland
- Correspondence: (H.K.); or (S.B.)
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Wickwire EM. Value-based sleep and breathing: health economic aspects of obstructive sleep apnea. Fac Rev 2021; 10:40. [PMID: 34046644 PMCID: PMC8130410 DOI: 10.12703/r/10-40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and costly medical condition. Untreated OSA is associated with numerous and well-documented adverse health consequences including depression, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and premature death. In addition to these health consequences, untreated OSA is also associated with substantial costs borne by patients, payers, the health system, and society at large. Perhaps more importantly, evidence suggests that OSA treatment is associated with positive economic benefit. The purpose of this brief review is to introduce economic aspects of OSA, including the potential economic benefit of OSA treatment.
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- Emerson M Wickwire
- Sleep Disorders Center, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Huang HH, Tsao CH, Wei JCC. Voice Assessment in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome After Transoral Robotic Surgery. Front Surg 2021; 8:647792. [PMID: 33816548 PMCID: PMC8011657 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.647792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives: Removal of part of the tongue base, in combination with uvulopharyngopalatoplasty via transoral robotic surgery (TORS), for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) results in enlargement of the oropharynx and hypopharynx and change in the size of the resonance chamber. These procedures may also alter the laryngeal-hyoid bone complex, which is linked to vocal fold tension. Thus, there is the potential for change in phonation and pitch after surgery. Study Design: Prospective, nonrandomized, institutional board-approved study. Methods: From January to August 2018, 15 patients with OSAS receiving TORS underwent voice and pitch sampling. The multi-dimensional voice program (MDVP) was applied to the evaluation of preoperative sound parameters. Highest pitch and lowest pitch were obtained with real-time pitch software, with pitch synchronized to electronic organ or tuner. Subjects also completed the Voice Handicap Index-10 scale (VHI-10), to assess their subjective perception and to detect factors affecting the VHI-10 score. The relevant parameters were analyzed again 3 months after the operation. Results: There was an increase in VHI-10 score 3 months after operation that did not reach statistical significance. There were also no significant differences in sound parameters. Increases in highest pitch (353.18 Hz shift to 387.99 Hz), highest semitone (F5# shift to F5#), lowest pitch (117.45 Hz shift to 131.42 Hz), and lowest semitone (C3 shift to C3) did not reach statistical significance. The increase in the lowest semitone was significantly related to change in VHI-10 score (r = −0.808, P = 0.028). Conclusion: Patients with OSA undergoing TORS showed a negative correlation coefficient over 0.8 with change in VHI-10 score. That is, increase in the lowest semitone after operation correlated with increase in VHI-10 score which may cause perceive changes in subjective pronunciation.
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- Hsin-Hsin Huang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Pauletto P, Réus JC, Bolan M, Massignan C, Flores-Mir C, Maia I, Gozal D, Hallal ALC, Porporatti AL, Canto GDL. Association between obstructive sleep apnea and health-related quality of life in untreated adults: a systematic review. Sleep Breath 2021; 25:1773-1789. [PMID: 33709191 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-021-02323-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this systematic review was to answer the question: "Is there association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in untreated adults?" METHODS We included observational studies that evaluated the health-related quality of life of patients with OSA vs control groups, through generic and disease-specific questionnaires. The searches were conducted in six databases: Embase, Lilacs, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Additional search in the grey literature and hand search were performed, and also experts were consulted. Risk of bias was performed by using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies. We analyzed the data using a narrative synthesis. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation evidence profile was used to verify the overall certainty of the assessed evidence. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included for qualitative analysis. Generic questionnaires showed worse HRQoL in the OSA group compared to the control group in at least one domain of the HRQoL questionnaires. The affected domains that showed statistical and clinically relevant differences were physical functioning, physical role, pain, general health, vitality, emotional role, and mental health. The certainty of evidence assessment was very low. CONCLUSION The available literature suggests that OSA in untreated adults is associated with worse HRQoL. However, this association seems to disappear when we consider only studies adjusted for related covariates. REGISTRATION CRD42018114746.
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- Patrícia Pauletto
- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Brasília, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Baía Sul Research Institute, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Child Health, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, 65201, USA
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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Hwang M, Zhang K, Nagappa M, Saripella A, Englesakis M, Chung F. Validation of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a screening tool for obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open Respir Res 2021; 8:8/1/e000848. [PMID: 33664122 PMCID: PMC7934717 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with cardiovascular risk factors and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This review presents the predictive parameters of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a screening tool for OSA in this population. Methods A search of databases was performed. The inclusion criteria were: (1) use of the STOP-Bang questionnaire to screen for OSA in adults (>18 years) with cardiovascular risk factors; (2) polysomnography or home sleep apnoea testing performed as a reference standard; (3) OSA defined by either Apnoea–Hypopnoea Index (AHI) or Respiratory Disturbance Index; and (4) data on predictive parameters of the STOP-Bang questionnaire. A random-effects model was used to obtain pooled predictive parameters of the STOP-Bang questionnaire. Results The literature search resulted in 3888 articles, of which 9 papers met the inclusion criteria, involving 1894 patients. The average age of the included patients was 58±13 years with body mass index (BMI) of 30±6 kg/m2, and 64% were male. The STOP-Bang questionnaire has a sensitivity of 89.1%, 90.7% and 93.9% to screen for all (AHI ≥5), moderate-to-severe (AHI ≥15) and severe (AHI≥30) OSA, respectively. The specificity was 32.3%, 22.5% and 18.3% and the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.86, 0.65 and 0.52 for all, moderate-to-severe and severe OSA, respectively. Conclusion The STOP-Bang questionnaire is an effective tool to screen for OSA (AHI≥5) with AUC of 0.86 in patients with cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Mark Hwang
- Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Library and Information Services, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Mashaqi S, Patel SI, Combs D, Estep L, Helmick S, Machamer J, Parthasarathy S. The Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation as a Novel Therapy for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea-A Literature Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041642. [PMID: 33572156 PMCID: PMC7914469 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that affects all age groups and is associated with many co-morbid diseases (especially cardiovascular diseases). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard for treating OSA. However, adherence to PAP therapy has been a major challenge with an estimated adherence between 20% and 80%. Mandibular advancement devices (MAD) are a good alternative option if used in the appropriate patient. MAD are most effective in mild and moderate OSA but not severe OSA. Surgical options are invasive, not appropriate for severe OSA, and associated with pain and long healing time. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), or upper airway stimulation (UAS), is a novel therapy in treating moderate and severe degrees of OSA in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. We reviewed the MEDLINE (PubMed) database. The search process yielded 303 articles; 31 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included. We concluded that hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a very effective and novel alternative therapy for moderate and severe OSA in patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. Adherence to HGNS is superior to CPAP. However, more developments are needed to ensure the highest safety profile.
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- Saif Mashaqi
- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA; (S.I.P.); (L.E.); (S.H.); (J.M.); (S.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(304)-690-0586
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- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA; (S.I.P.); (L.E.); (S.H.); (J.M.); (S.P.)
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- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA;
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- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA; (S.I.P.); (L.E.); (S.H.); (J.M.); (S.P.)
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- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA; (S.I.P.); (L.E.); (S.H.); (J.M.); (S.P.)
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- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA; (S.I.P.); (L.E.); (S.H.); (J.M.); (S.P.)
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- UAHS Center for Sleep & Circadian Sciences and Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA; (S.I.P.); (L.E.); (S.H.); (J.M.); (S.P.)
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Pinilla L, Barbé F, de Gonzalo-Calvo D. MicroRNAs to guide medical decision-making in obstructive sleep apnea: A review. Sleep Med Rev 2021; 59:101458. [PMID: 33582532 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and frequently underdiagnosed sleep disorder tightly associated with a wide range of morbidities and an elevated risk of the main causes of mortality. This condition represents a major public health concern due to its increasing worldwide prevalence and its serious pathological consequences. Current clinical guidelines support the importance of effective diagnosis and treatment of OSA and emphasize the unmet need for biomarkers to guide medical decision-making. In recent years, the noncoding transcriptome has emerged as a new opportunity for biomarker discovery. In this review, we provide a brief overview of the current understanding of noncoding RNAs, specifically microRNAs (miRNAs). Then, we carefully address the potential role of miRNAs as novel indicators for the management of both pediatric and adult OSA, highlighting their translational applicability, particularly for diagnosis and therapy allocation. Finally, we identify the gaps in the research state-of-art, discuss current methodological and conceptual limitations and propose future key steps and perspectives for the incorporation of miRNAs into routine clinical practice.
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- Lucía Pinilla
- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain; CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain; CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa Maria, IRBLleida, Lleida, Spain; CIBER of Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Alkan U, Nachalon Y, Weiss P, Ritter A, Feinmesser R, Gilat H, Bachar G. Effects of surgery for obstructive sleep apnea on cognitive function and driving performance. Sleep Breath 2021; 25:1593-1600. [PMID: 33394325 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-020-02285-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle accidents in addition to such cognitive impairments as attention and memory deficits. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of upper airway surgery for OSA on driving and cognitive function. METHODS Adult patients who underwent surgery for OSA at a tertiary medical center in 2016-2019 were prospectively recruited. Patients were assessed before and 3-6 months after surgery with a self-report and neurocognitive battery and a driving simulation platform. RESULTS The cohort included 32 patients of average age 46.9 ± 11.6 years. During the 3 years before treatment, 9 patients had been involved in road accidents and 18 were detained by police for traffic violations. After surgery, there was a significant decrease in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (13.7 vs. 8.1, p 0.043) and a significant reduction in time to completion of the Color Trail Test (part 1: 21.4 vs 18.7 s, p = 0.049; part 2: 46.8 vs 40.5 s, p = 0.038). Improvements in divided attention and selective attention response times were noted on the advanced stages of the Useful Field of Vision Scale (p = 0.013, p = 0.054). Before surgery, patients showed a high tendency to drive over the speed limit and to cross the dividing line to the opposite lane on the simulation test. Nevertheless, all considered themselves good drivers. These tendencies decreased after treatment. CONCLUSIONS Surgery for OSA can significantly improve driving performance and cognitive function.
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- Uri Alkan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel.
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Driving Rehabilitation Services, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, Rabin Medical Center - Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petach Tikva, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Billings ME, Pendharkar SR. Alternative Care Pathways for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Impact on Positive Airway Pressure Adherence: Unraveling the Puzzle of Adherence. Sleep Med Clin 2020; 16:61-74. [PMID: 33485532 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2020.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The high burden of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), combined with inadequate supply of sleep specialists and constraints on polysomnography resources, has prompted interest in alternative models of care to improve access and treatment effectiveness. In appropriately selected patients, ambulatory clinical pathways and use of nonphysicians or primary care providers to manage OSA can improve timely access and costs without compromising adherence or other clinical outcomes. Although initial studies show promising results, there are several potential barriers that must be considered before broad implementation, and further implementation research and economic evaluation studies are required.
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- Martha E Billings
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, UW Medicine Sleep Center at Harborview Medical Center, Box 359803, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA.
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- Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, TRW Building, Room 3E23, 3280 Hospital Drive Northwest, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4Z6, Canada
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Polmann H, Réus JC, Maia I, Dick BD, Gozal D, Flores-Mir C, Porporatti AL, De Luca Canto G. Association between sleep disordered breathing and symptoms of attention deficits in adults: a systematic review. Sleep Med 2020; 73:223-230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) includes disorders of breathing that affect airway patency, which impair children's sleep and lead to negative consequences. Obstructive sleep apnea, hypoventilation and upper airway resistance syndrome are common causes of morbidity and mortality in childhood. These clinical practice guidelines, intended for use by pediatricians and primary care clinicians, provide a clear recommendation for the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing, focusing on the most serious disorder, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). These clinical guidelines formulate clear recommendations to identify patients with suspected OSAS. Further, the manuscript will highlight the potential consequences of SBD in children, and how to overcome such difficulties, what could be the therapeutic options, a 12 recommendations and what are the future direction for pediatric sleep medicine.
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- Abdullah Al-Shamrani
- Pediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Pediatric Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Sillah A, Faria F, Watson NF, Gozal D, Phipps AI. Five-year relative survival in sleep apnea patients with a subsequent cancer diagnosis. J Clin Sleep Med 2020; 16:667-673. [PMID: 32022671 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES In vitro and animal studies suggest that intermittent hypoxia characterizing sleep apnea contributes to accelerated cancer progression. However, the impact of sleep apnea on survival subsequent to cancer diagnosis is unknown. METHODS We identified a cohort of 1,575 adults diagnosed with sleep apnea between 2005 and 2014 with a subsequent cancer diagnosis via linkage of the University of Washington Medicine system and a population-based cancer registry serving the same Seattle-Puget Sound region. We computed age-standardized 5-year relative survival after cancer diagnosis for all cancers combined, and for specific cancer sites, for both the sleep apnea cohort and the general Seattle-Puget Sound population, and we used US life tables as the reference population. Relative survival was estimated by sex, cancer stage, and health care engagement. RESULTS Five-year overall relative survival for cancer was more favorable in the sleep apnea cohort than in the general population [83.6%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 79.8%-86.8% vs 71.6%, 95% CI: 71.3%-71.9%]; this pattern was applicable to most specific cancer sites. However, 5-year relative survival was slightly less favorable in the sleep apnea cohort among patients with melanoma (97.7%, 95% CI: 84.6%-99.7% vs 99.2%, 95% CI: 98.8%-99.5%) and cancer of the corpus uteri (84.0%, 95% CI: 58.2%-94.5% vs 84.6%, 95% CI: 83.1%-86.0%). CONCLUSIONS The fact that survival after cancer, overall and for most cancer sites, was more favorable in patients with sleep apnea warrants larger community-based studies to further tease out effects of sleep apnea and treatment on site-specific survival for different cancer types, particularly in patients with melanoma or uterine cancer.
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- Arthur Sillah
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, Washington.,Epidemiology Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Institute of Public Health Genetics, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, Washington
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Neurology and University of Washington Sleep Medicine Center, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Child Health, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, Washington.,Epidemiology Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington
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Álvarez D, Cerezo-Hernández A, Crespo A, Gutiérrez-Tobal GC, Vaquerizo-Villar F, Barroso-García V, Moreno F, Arroyo CA, Ruiz T, Hornero R, Del Campo F. A machine learning-based test for adult sleep apnoea screening at home using oximetry and airflow. Sci Rep 2020; 10:5332. [PMID: 32210294 PMCID: PMC7093547 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62223-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The most appropriate physiological signals to develop simplified as well as accurate screening tests for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) remain unknown. This study aimed at assessing whether joint analysis of at-home oximetry and airflow recordings by means of machine-learning algorithms leads to a significant diagnostic performance increase compared to single-channel approaches. Consecutive patients showing moderate-to-high clinical suspicion of OSA were involved. The apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI) from unsupervised polysomnography was the gold standard. Oximetry and airflow from at-home polysomnography were parameterised by means of 38 time, frequency, and non-linear variables. Complementarity between both signals was exhaustively inspected via automated feature selection. Regression support vector machines were used to estimate the AHI from single-channel and dual-channel approaches. A total of 239 patients successfully completed at-home polysomnography. The optimum joint model reached 0.93 (95%CI 0.90–0.95) intra-class correlation coefficient between estimated and actual AHI. Overall performance of the dual-channel approach (kappa: 0.71; 4-class accuracy: 81.3%) significantly outperformed individual oximetry (kappa: 0.61; 4-class accuracy: 75.0%) and airflow (kappa: 0.42; 4-class accuracy: 61.5%). According to our findings, oximetry alone was able to reach notably high accuracy, particularly to confirm severe cases of the disease. Nevertheless, oximetry and airflow showed high complementarity leading to a remarkable performance increase compared to single-channel approaches. Consequently, their joint analysis via machine learning enables accurate abbreviated screening of OSA at home.
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- Daniel Álvarez
- Pneumology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain. .,Biomedical Engineering Group, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain. .,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valladolid, Spain.
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- Pneumology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain.,Biomedical Engineering Group, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Biomedical Engineering Group, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valladolid, Spain
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- Pneumology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain
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- Pneumology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain
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- Pneumology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain
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- Biomedical Engineering Group, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valladolid, Spain
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- Pneumology Department, Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain.,Biomedical Engineering Group, University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Valladolid, Spain
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Pinto JA, Godoy LBMD, Nunes HDSS, Abdo KE, Jahic GS, Cavallini AF, Freitas GS, Ribeiro DK, Duarte C. Lateral-Expansion Pharyngoplasty: Combined Technique for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 24:e107-e111. [PMID: 31892966 PMCID: PMC6828559 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1695026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a multifactorial disease characterized by episodes of partial or complete collapse during sleep of different regions of the upper airway. Surgery for OSAS evolved with the introduction of different techniques, considering new surgical concept of reconstruction of the upper airway.
Objective
To retrospectively evaluate the effectiveness of a new approach aimed at reducing pharyngeal collapse by combining two surgical techniques: lateral and expansion pharyngoplasty.
Methods
We reviewed the medical records of 38 patients with OSAS undergoing lateral/expansion pharyngoplasty from January 2012 to December 2016. The following data were collected: patient age, gender, and pre- and postoperative body mass index (BMI), Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) scores, snoring visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, and polysomnography (PSG) results.
Results
The PSG results showed a significant reduction in the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) from 22.4 ± 27.3 events/h preoperatively to 13.6 ± 17.9 events/h postoperatively (
p
= 0.009), with postoperative AHI reduction greater than 50% in 63.2% of the patients. There was also a significant reduction in the microarousal index (19.5 ± 22.6 vs 11.0 ± 13.4 events/h;
p
= 0.001) and in the minimum oxygen saturation (82.6 ± 10.3 vs 86.9 ± 11.1;
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Conclusions
Lateral-expansion pharyngoplasty represents a new surgical strategy for the treatment of OSAS in patients with palatal collapse by combining two different techniques: lateral and expansion pharyngoplasty. The two techniques, performed as a one-stage procedure, led to improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, and PSG respiratory parameters by acting on lateral and retropalatal collapse, producing favorable results with good applicability in otolaryngology clinical practice.
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- José Antonio Pinto
- Director of Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Núcleo de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Sao Camilo Pompeia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Chabowski M, Juzwiszyn J, Bolanowska Z, Brzecka A, Jankowska-Polańska B. Acceptance of Illness Associates with Better Quality of Life in Patients with Nonmalignant Pulmonary Diseases. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2019; 1176:19-24. [PMID: 31119580 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2019_386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chronic nonmalignant pulmonary diseases impose a heavy burden on patients, generate health-care costs, and contribute to poor health-related quality of life. It has been found that a wide range of factors negatively affects quality of life, but the role of acceptance of illness needs to be further investigated. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between acceptance of illness and quality of life in patients with chronic nonmalignant pulmonary diseases. The study encompassed 200 patients of the mean age 58 ± 16 years who were mainly diagnosed with asthma (n = 72; 36%), COPD (n = 52; 26%), and obstructive sleep apnea (n = 38; 19%). The patients answered the Acceptance of Illness Scale (AIS) and the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Sociodemographical and clinical data were collected. The level of acceptance of illness significantly associated with each of the SGRQ domains. The greater the acceptance of illness, the lowest was the SGRQ score. The mean total score of SGRQ was 44.6 ± 24.9 and that of AIS was 26.1 ± 8.2. Higher AIS scores significantly associated with lower SGRQ scores, i.e., with better quality of life (p < 0.001 for each domain). We conclude that in patients with chronic nonmalignant pulmonary diseases, acceptance of illness plays an important role and is closely related to the general level of quality of life. Interventions aimed at improving acceptance of illness may be considered to improve quality of life.
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- Mariusz Chabowski
- Division of Surgical Specialties, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
- Department of Surgery, Fourth Military Teaching Hospital, Wroclaw, Poland.
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- Division of Surgical Specialties, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Surgical Specialties, Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonology and Lung Cancer, Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Training, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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Streatfeild J, Hillman D, Adams R, Mitchell S, Pezzullo L. Cost-effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: health care system and societal perspectives. Sleep 2019; 42:5546946. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsz181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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AbstractStudy ObjectivesTo determine cost-effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Australia for 2017–2018 to facilitate public health decision-making.MethodsAnalysis was undertaken of direct per-person costs of CPAP therapy (according to 5-year care pathways), health system and other costs of OSA and its comorbidities averted by CPAP treatment (5-year adherence rate 56.7%) and incremental benefit of therapy (in terms of disability-adjusted life years [DALYs] averted) to determine cost-effectiveness of CPAP. This was expressed as the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (= dollars per DALY averted). Direct costs of CPAP were estimated from government reimbursements for services and advertised equipment costs. Costs averted were calculated from both the health care system perspective (health system costs only) and societal perspective (health system plus other financial costs including informal care, productivity losses, nonmedical accident costs, deadweight taxation and welfare losses). These estimates of costs (expressed in US dollars) and DALYs averted were based on our recent analyses of costs of untreated OSA.ResultsFrom the health care system perspective, estimated cost of CPAP therapy to treat OSA was $12 495 per DALY averted while from a societal perspective the effect was dominant (−$10 688 per DALY averted) meaning it costs more not to treat the problem than to treat it.ConclusionsThese estimates suggest substantial community investment in measures to more systematically identify and treat OSA is justified. Apart from potential health and well-being benefits, it is financially prudent to do so.
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- Jared Streatfeild
- Health Economics and Social Policy, Deloitte Access Economics, Canberra, Australia
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- Centre for Sleep Science, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Department of Pulmonary Physiology and Sleep Medicine, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- The Health Observatory, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Health Economics and Social Policy, Deloitte Access Economics, Canberra, Australia
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- Health Economics and Social Policy, Deloitte Access Economics, Canberra, Australia
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep-disordered breathing. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice, but adherence is poor, contributing to a myriad of comorbidities that increase health burden. The study purpose was to examine the effect of the CPAP-SAVER intervention on adherence among adults with newly diagnosed OSA. Sixty-six participants were randomly assigned to intervention or standard care groups. Data were analyzed using chi-square, t-tests, and correlations. At one month, there was no significant difference in adherence between groups; CPAP beliefs and attitude were significantly higher and attitude significantly increased for the intervention group. Focus on CPAP beliefs and attitude by practitioners may impact CPAP adherence. With further research and replication of this study in larger samples to determine generalizability, the CPAP-SAVER intervention may provide underpinnings for the eventual development of an OSA-CPAP adherence management protocol.
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Leo CG, Mincarone P, Bodini A, Sedile R, Guarino R, Tumolo MR, Malorgio R, Quitadamo M, Sabato E, Viegi G, Insalaco G, Sabina S. Obstructive sleep apnoea: Improving healthcare services by combining process modelling and population analysis. Int J Med Inform 2019; 127:43-51. [PMID: 31128831 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2019.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 04/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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CONTEXT Disease management broke through in the early 1990s to counterbalance hyper-specialization with a more comprehensive approach. Its role became immediately relevant in chronic conditions and, consequently, in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). This is a common chronic condition for which is important to organise services at the local level, taking into account organisational factors and the characteristics of the assisted population. OBJECTIVES The aim of this work is to propose and apply, coherently with a disease management approach, a combination of healthcare process modelling and population analysis as a way to identify critical issues and explore shared solutions. METHODS A multidisciplinary working group was created with scholars who are skilled in process analysis, statistics and medicine. Through semi-structured interviews and on-site meetings, healthcare processes were represented with a standard graphical language: Unified Modeling Language™. Population analysis was based on statistical analysis performed on a 5-year retrospective cohort assisted by a Community Pulmonary Service. RESULTS A shared graphic presentation of the current healthcare process and the results of the statistical analyses constituted the knowledge base to identify critical issues and recommend corresponding solutions, which include: a) refine the local patient database with additional details on comorbidities and risk factors; b) support a greater involvement of "gate-keepers" in the screening phase; c) provide practical tools for the definition of strategies to increment the adherence to therapy; d) include recommendations for physical exercise and interdisciplinary cooperation; and e) define process indicators for measuring the quality of the screening and therapeutic phases. CONCLUSION The concomitant analyses of formalised processes and critical risk factors represent a useful approach for systematically identifying areas of improvement in healthcare processes and allow us to discuss solutions. Moreover, the specific adoption of UML® for graphical modelling and representation of patient care processes allows us to formalise them by adopting a standard language that can be taken as the basis for implementing web services to support the execution of the modelled processes.
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- Carlo Giacomo Leo
- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Branch of Lecce, c/o Ecotekne via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- National Research Council Institute, for Research on Population and Social Policies, Research Unit of Brindisi, c/o ex Osp. Di Summa, Piazza Di Summa, 72100 Brindisi, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute for Applied Mathematics and Information Technologies "Enrico Magenes", Branch of Milan, Via Bassini 15, 20133 Milan, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Branch of Lecce, c/o Ecotekne via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Branch of Lecce, c/o Ecotekne via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- National Research Council Institute, for Research on Population and Social Policies, Research Unit of Brindisi, c/o ex Osp. Di Summa, Piazza Di Summa, 72100 Brindisi, Italy.
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- Local Health Unit of Brindisi, Community Pulmonary Service, Via Dalmazia 3, 72100, Italy.
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- Local Health Unit of Brindisi, Community Pulmonary Service, Via Dalmazia 3, 72100, Italy.
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- National Research Council Institute, for Research on Population and Social Policies, Research Unit of Brindisi, c/o ex Osp. Di Summa, Piazza Di Summa, 72100 Brindisi, Italy; Local Health Unit of Brindisi, "Perrino" Hospital, Pulmonary Department, S.S. 7 per Mesagne Brindisi, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "Alberto Monroy", via U. La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "Alberto Monroy", via U. La Malfa, 153, 90146 Palermo, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Branch of Lecce, c/o Ecotekne via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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Crump C, Sundquist J, Winkleby MA, Sundquist K. Cardiorespiratory fitness and long-term risk of sleep apnea: A national cohort study. J Sleep Res 2019; 28:e12851. [PMID: 30957362 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Sleep apnea is increasing in prevalence, and is an important cause of cardiometabolic diseases and mortality worldwide. Its only established modifiable risk factor is obesity; however, up to half of all sleep apnea cases may occur in non-obese persons, and hence there is a pressing need to identify other modifiable risk factors to facilitate more effective prevention. We sought to examine, for the first time, cardiorespiratory fitness in relation to the risk of sleep apnea, independent of obesity. A national cohort study was conducted to examine cardiorespiratory fitness in all 1,547,478 Swedish military conscripts during 1969-1997 (97%-98% of all 18-year-old men) in relation to risk of sleep apnea through 2012 (maximum age 62 years). Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured as maximal aerobic workload in Watts, and sleep apnea was identified from nationwide outpatient and inpatient diagnoses. A total of 44,612 (2.9%) men were diagnosed with sleep apnea in 43.7 million person-years of follow-up. Adjusting for age, height, weight, socioeconomic factors and family history of sleep apnea, low cardiorespiratory fitness at age 18 years was associated with a significantly increased risk of sleep apnea in adulthood (lowest versus highest cardiorespiratory fitness tertile: incidence rate ratio, 1.44; 95% confidence interval, 1.40-1.49; p < 0.001; continuous cardiorespiratory fitness per 100 Watts: incidence rate ratio, 0.71; 95% confidence interval, 0.70-0.73; p < 0.001). An increased risk was observed even among men with normal body mass index (lowest versus highest cardiorespiratory fitness tertile: incidence rate ratio, 1.30; 95% confidence interval, 1.26-1.35; p < 0.001). These findings identify low cardiorespiratory fitness early in life as a new modifiable risk factor for development of sleep apnea in adulthood.
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- Casey Crump
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Stanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.,Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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Tamasas B, Nelson T, Chen M. Oral Health and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea. J Clin Sleep Med 2019; 15:445-452. [PMID: 30853038 PMCID: PMC6411169 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES This aim of this study was to evaluate oral health and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS This cross-sectional study involved 31 children who had baseline polysomnography studies and in whom a diagnosis of OSA was made by a sleep physician. They were evaluated against 36 control patients who, based on parent responses to the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire, were at very low risk for having sleep problems. The mean age of the cohort was 12.3 ± 2.7 years. The oral health status was examined clinically and recorded using caries and periodontal indices. OHRQoL was measured using the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) questionnaires. RESULTS Children with OSA had significantly worsened oral health compared to control patients as evidenced by more caries (15.2 and 3.2, respectively; P < .001) and more periodontitis. Periodontitis severity was measured by the presence of bleeding on probing, (87% versus 30%, P < .001) and higher number of sites with abnormally deep periodontal probing depths (2.7 versus 0.3, P < .001). The COHIP scores were significantly higher among children with OSA compared to control patients, (29.7 versus 11.8, P < .001) consistent with poorer OHRQoL. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that in children OSA may have a significant association with poorer oral health when compared to control patients without sleep problems, and that their oral health status may have a negative effect on their quality of life. Increased awareness regarding the oral health effects of sleep-disordered breathing in the medical and dental community is needed.
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- Basma Tamasas
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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Carlucci M, Thanavaro J. Early Telemedicine to Promote Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Adherence. J Nurse Pract 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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