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Borges DF, Soares JI, Silva H, Felgueiras J, Batista C, Ferreira S, Rocha NB, Leal A. A custom-built single-channel in-ear electroencephalography sensor for sleep phase detection: an interdependent solution for at-home sleep studies. J Sleep Res 2024:e14368. [PMID: 39363577 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14368] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 09/13/2024] [Accepted: 09/16/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
Abstract
Sleep is vital for health. It has regenerative and protective functions. Its disruption reduces the quality of life and increases susceptibility to disease. During sleep, there is a cyclicity of distinct phases that are studied for clinical purposes using polysomnography (PSG), a costly and technically demanding method that compromises the quality of natural sleep. The search for simpler devices for recording biological signals at home addresses some of these issues. We have reworked a single-channel in-ear electroencephalography (EEG) sensor grounded to a commercially available memory foam earplug with conductive tape. A total of 14 healthy volunteers underwent a full night of simultaneous PSG, in-ear EEG and actigraphy recordings. We analysed the performance of the methods in terms of sleep metrics and staging. In another group of 14 patients evaluated for sleep-related pathologies, PSG and in-ear EEG were recorded simultaneously, the latter in two different configurations (with and without a contralateral reference on the scalp). In both groups, the in-ear EEG sensor showed a strong correlation, agreement and reliability with the 'gold standard' of PSG and thus supported accurate sleep classification, which is not feasible with actigraphy. Single-channel in-ear EEG offers compelling prospects for simplifying sleep parameterisation in both healthy individuals and clinical patients and paves the way for reliable assessments in a broader range of clinical situations, namely by integrating Level 3 polysomnography devices. In addition, addressing the recognised overestimation of the apnea-hypopnea index, due to the lack of an EEG signal, and the sparse information on sleep metrics could prove fundamental for optimised clinical decision making.
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- Daniel Filipe Borges
- Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO) | Health Research and Innovation (RISE-Health), E2S, Polytechnic University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Neurophysiology, E2S, Polytechnic University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
- H&TRC - Health and Technology Research Center, Coimbra Health School, Polytechnic University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Neurology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Neurology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Neurology, Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO) | Health Research and Innovation (RISE-Health), E2S, Polytechnic University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO) | Health Research and Innovation (RISE-Health), E2S, Polytechnic University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Neurophysiology, Unidade Local de Saúde de S. José, Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
- Evolutionary Systems and Biomedical Engineering Lab (LaSEEB), Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR) - Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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Pitkänen H, Nikkonen S, Rissanen M, Islind AS, Gretarsdottir H, Arnardottir ES, Leppänen T, Korkalainen H. Multi-centre arousal scoring agreement in the Sleep Revolution. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e14127. [PMID: 38148632 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.14127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
Abstract
We investigated arousal scoring agreement within full-night polysomnography in a multi-centre setting. Ten expert scorers from seven centres annotated 50 polysomnograms using the American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines. The agreement between arousal indexes (ArIs) was investigated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Moreover, kappa statistics were used to evaluate the second-by-second agreement in whole recordings and in different sleep stages. Finally, arousal clusters, that is, periods with overlapping arousals by multiple scorers, were extracted. The overall similarity of the ArIs was fair (ICC = 0.41), varying from poor to excellent between the scorer pairs (ICC = 0.04-0.88). The ArI similarity was better in respiratory (ICC = 0.65) compared with spontaneous (ICC = 0.23) arousals. The overall second-by-second agreement was fair (Fleiss' kappa = 0.40), varying from poor to substantial depending on the scorer pair (Cohen's kappa = 0.07-0.68). Fleiss' kappa increased from light to deep sleep (0.45, 0.45, and 0.53 for stages N1, N2, and N3, respectively), was moderate in the rapid eye movement stage (0.48), and the lowest in the wake stage (0.25). Over a half of the arousal clusters were scored by one or two scorers, and less than a third by at least five scorers. In conclusion, the scoring agreement varied depending on the arousal type, sleep stage, and scorer pair, but was overall relatively low. The most uncertain areas were related to spontaneous arousals and arousals scored in the wake stage. These results indicate that manual arousal scoring is generally not reliable, and that changes are needed in the assessment of sleep fragmentation for clinical and research purposes.
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- Henna Pitkänen
- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Seinäjoki, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Azarbarzin A, Labarca G, Kwon Y, Wellman A. Physiological Consequences of Upper Airway Obstruction in Sleep Apnea. Chest 2024:S0012-3692(24)00708-6. [PMID: 38885898 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.05.028] [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: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
Abstract
OSA is diagnosed and managed by a metric called the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). The AHI quantifies the number of respiratory events (apnea or hypopnea), disregarding important information on the characteristics and physiological consequences of respiratory events, including degrees of ventilatory deficit and associated hypoxemia, cardiac autonomic response, and cortical activity. The oversimplification of the disorder by the AHI is considered one of the reasons for divergent findings on the associations of OSA and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in observational and randomized controlled trial studies. Prospective observational cohort studies have demonstrated strong associations of OSA with several cardiovascular diseases, and randomized controlled trials of CPAP intervention have not been able to detect a benefit of CPAP to reduce the risk of CVD. Over the last several years, novel methodologies have been proposed to better quantify the magnitude of OSA-related breathing disturbance and its physiological consequences. As a result, stronger associations with cardiovascular and neurocognitive outcomes have been observed. In this review, we focus on the methods that capture polysomnographic heterogeneity of OSA.
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- Ali Azarbarzin
- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Respiratory Diseases, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Holm B, Jouan G, Hardarson E, Sigurðardottir S, Hoelke K, Murphy C, Arnardóttir ES, Óskarsdóttir M, Islind AS. An optimized framework for processing multicentric polysomnographic data incorporating expert human oversight. Front Neuroinform 2024; 18:1379932. [PMID: 38803523 PMCID: PMC11128565 DOI: 10.3389/fninf.2024.1379932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Introduction Polysomnographic recordings are essential for diagnosing many sleep disorders, yet their detailed analysis presents considerable challenges. With the rise of machine learning methodologies, researchers have created various algorithms to automatically score and extract clinically relevant features from polysomnography, but less research has been devoted to how exactly the algorithms should be incorporated into the workflow of sleep technologists. This paper presents a sophisticated data collection platform developed under the Sleep Revolution project, to harness polysomnographic data from multiple European centers. Methods A tripartite platform is presented: a user-friendly web platform for uploading three-night polysomnographic recordings, a dedicated splitter that segments these into individual one-night recordings, and an advanced processor that enhances the one-night polysomnography with contemporary automatic scoring algorithms. The platform is evaluated using real-life data and human scorers, whereby scoring time, accuracy, and trust are quantified. Additionally, the scorers were interviewed about their trust in the platform, along with the impact of its integration into their workflow. Results We found that incorporating AI into the workflow of sleep technologists both decreased the time to score by up to 65 min and increased the agreement between technologists by as much as 0.17 κ. Discussion We conclude that while the inclusion of AI into the workflow of sleep technologists can have a positive impact in terms of speed and agreement, there is a need for trust in the algorithms.
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- Benedikt Holm
- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, Arlington, VA, United States
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- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Physical Activity, Physical Education, Sport and Health Research Centre (PAPESH), Sports Science Department, School of Social Sciences, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- School of Technology, Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Tashakori M, Rusanen M, Karhu T, Grote L, Nath RK, Leppänen T, Nikkonen S. Interhemispheric differences of electroencephalography signal characteristics in different sleep stages. Sleep Med 2024; 117:201-208. [PMID: 38583319 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The current electroencephalography (EEG) measurement setup is complex, laborious to set up, and uncomfortable for patients. We hypothesize that differences in EEG signal characteristics for sleep staging between the left and right hemispheres are negligible; therefore, there is potential to simplify the current measurement setup. We aimed to investigate the technical hemispheric differences in EEG signal characteristics along with electrooculography (EOG) signals during different sleep stages. METHODS Type II portable polysomnography (PSG) recordings of 50 patients were studied. Amplitudes and power spectral densities (PSDs) of the EEG and EOG signals were compared between the left (C3-M2, F3-M2, O1-M2, and E1-M2) and the right (C4-M1, F4-M1, O2-M1, and E2-M2) hemispheres. Regression analysis was performed to investigate the potential influence of sleep stages on the hemispheric differences in PSDs. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were also employed to calculate the effect size of hemispheres across different frequency bands and sleep stages. RESULTS The results showed statistically significant differences in signal characteristics between hemispheres, but the absolute differences were minor. The median hemispheric differences in amplitudes were smaller than 3 μv with large interquartile ranges during all sleep stages. The absolute and relative PSD characteristics were highly similar between hemispheres in different sleep stages. Additionally, there were negligible differences in the effect size between hemispheres across all sleep stages. CONCLUSIONS Technical signal differences between hemispheres were minor across all sleep stages, indicating that both hemispheres contain similar information needed for sleep staging. A reduced measurement setup could be suitable for sleep staging without the loss of relevant information.
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- Masoumeh Tashakori
- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1300, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Centre for Sleep and Vigilance Disorders, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden; Sleep Disorders Centre, Pulmonary Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Muse ED, Topol EJ. Transforming the cardiometabolic disease landscape: Multimodal AI-powered approaches in prevention and management. Cell Metab 2024; 36:670-683. [PMID: 38428435 PMCID: PMC10990799 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
Abstract
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various scientific fields, particularly in medicine, where it has enabled the modeling of complex relationships from massive datasets. Initially, AI algorithms focused on improved interpretation of diagnostic studies such as chest X-rays and electrocardiograms in addition to predicting patient outcomes and future disease onset. However, AI has evolved with the introduction of transformer models, allowing analysis of the diverse, multimodal data sources existing in medicine today. Multimodal AI holds great promise in more accurate disease risk assessment and stratification as well as optimizing the key driving factors in cardiometabolic disease: blood pressure, sleep, stress, glucose control, weight, nutrition, and physical activity. In this article we outline the current state of medical AI in cardiometabolic disease, highlighting the potential of multimodal AI to augment personalized prevention and treatment strategies in cardiometabolic disease.
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- Evan D Muse
- Scripps Research Translational Institute, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA; Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Scripps Research Translational Institute, Scripps Research, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA; Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
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Rusanen M, Korkalainen H, Gretarsdottir H, Siilak T, Olafsdottir KA, Töyräs J, Myllymaa S, Arnardottir ES, Leppänen T, Kainulainen S. Self-applied somnography: technical feasibility of electroencephalography and electro-oculography signal characteristics in sleep staging of suspected sleep-disordered adults. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e13977. [PMID: 37400248 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
Abstract
Sleep recordings are increasingly being conducted in patients' homes where patients apply the sensors themselves according to instructions. However, certain sensor types such as cup electrodes used in conventional polysomnography are unfeasible for self-application. To overcome this, self-applied forehead montages with electroencephalography and electro-oculography sensors have been developed. We evaluated the technical feasibility of a self-applied electrode set from Nox Medical (Reykjavik, Iceland) through home sleep recordings of healthy and suspected sleep-disordered adults (n = 174) in the context of sleep staging. Subjects slept with a double setup of conventional type II polysomnography sensors and self-applied forehead sensors. We found that the self-applied electroencephalography and electro-oculography electrodes had acceptable impedance levels but were more prone to losing proper skin-electrode contact than the conventional cup electrodes. Moreover, the forehead electroencephalography signals recorded using the self-applied electrodes expressed lower amplitudes (difference 25.3%-43.9%, p < 0.001) and less absolute power (at 1-40 Hz, p < 0.001) than the polysomnography electroencephalography signals in all sleep stages. However, the signals recorded with the self-applied electroencephalography electrodes expressed more relative power (p < 0.001) at very low frequencies (0.3-1.0 Hz) in all sleep stages. The electro-oculography signals recorded with the self-applied electrodes expressed comparable characteristics with standard electro-oculography. In conclusion, the results support the technical feasibility of the self-applied electroencephalography and electro-oculography for sleep staging in home sleep recordings, after adjustment for amplitude differences, especially for scoring Stage N3 sleep.
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- Matias Rusanen
- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Science Service Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Korkalainen H, Kainulainen S, Islind AS, Óskarsdóttir M, Strassberger C, Nikkonen S, Töyräs J, Kulkas A, Grote L, Hedner J, Sund R, Hrubos-Strom H, Saavedra JM, Ólafsdóttir KA, Ágústsson JS, Terrill PI, McNicholas WT, Arnardóttir ES, Leppänen T. Review and perspective on sleep-disordered breathing research and translation to clinics. Sleep Med Rev 2024; 73:101874. [PMID: 38091850 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101874] [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: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Abstract
Sleep-disordered breathing, ranging from habitual snoring to severe obstructive sleep apnea, is a prevalent public health issue. Despite rising interest in sleep and awareness of sleep disorders, sleep research and diagnostic practices still rely on outdated metrics and laborious methods reducing the diagnostic capacity and preventing timely diagnosis and treatment. Consequently, a significant portion of individuals affected by sleep-disordered breathing remain undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed. Taking advantage of state-of-the-art scientific, technological, and computational advances could be an effective way to optimize the diagnostic and treatment pathways. We discuss state-of-the-art multidisciplinary research, review the shortcomings in the current practices of SDB diagnosis and management in adult populations, and provide possible future directions. We critically review the opportunities for modern data analysis methods and machine learning to combine multimodal information, provide a perspective on the pitfalls of big data analysis, and discuss approaches for developing analysis strategies that overcome current limitations. We argue that large-scale and multidisciplinary collaborative efforts based on clinical, scientific, and technical knowledge and rigorous clinical validation and implementation of the outcomes in practice are needed to move the research of sleep-disordered breathing forward, thus increasing the quality of diagnostics and treatment.
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- Henri Korkalainen
- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland; Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Centre for Sleep and Wake Disorders, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Science Service Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Seinäjoki, Finland
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- Centre for Sleep and Wake Disorders, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden; Sleep Disorders Centre, Pulmonary Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Centre for Sleep and Wake Disorders, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden; Sleep Disorders Centre, Pulmonary Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- School of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland; Physical Activity, Physical Education, Sport and Health (PAPESH) Research Group, Department of Sports Science, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, and Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Group, Dublin Ireland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland; Landspitali - The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Nikkonen S, Somaskandhan P, Korkalainen H, Kainulainen S, Terrill PI, Gretarsdottir H, Sigurdardottir S, Olafsdottir KA, Islind AS, Óskarsdóttir M, Arnardóttir ES, Leppänen T. Multicentre sleep-stage scoring agreement in the Sleep Revolution project. J Sleep Res 2024; 33:e13956. [PMID: 37309714 PMCID: PMC10909532 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Determining sleep stages accurately is an important part of the diagnostic process for numerous sleep disorders. However, as the sleep stage scoring is done manually following visual scoring rules there can be considerable variation in the sleep staging between different scorers. Thus, this study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the inter-rater agreement in sleep staging. A total of 50 polysomnography recordings were manually scored by 10 independent scorers from seven different sleep centres. We used the 10 scorings to calculate a majority score by taking the sleep stage that was the most scored stage for each epoch. The overall agreement for sleep staging was κ = 0.71 and the mean agreement with the majority score was 0.86. The scorers were in perfect agreement in 48% of all scored epochs. The agreement was highest in rapid eye movement sleep (κ = 0.86) and lowest in N1 sleep (κ = 0.41). The agreement with the majority scoring varied between the scorers from 81% to 91%, with large variations between the scorers in sleep stage-specific agreements. Scorers from the same sleep centres had the highest pairwise agreements at κ = 0.79, κ = 0.85, and κ = 0.78, while the lowest pairwise agreement between the scorers was κ = 0.58. We also found a moderate negative correlation between sleep staging agreement and the apnea-hypopnea index, as well as the rate of sleep stage transitions. In conclusion, although the overall agreement was high, several areas of low agreement were also found, mainly between non-rapid eye movement stages.
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- Sami Nikkonen
- Department of Technical PhysicsUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
- Diagnostic Imaging CenterKuopio University HospitalKuopioFinland
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- School of Information Technology and Electrical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of Technical PhysicsUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
- Diagnostic Imaging CenterKuopio University HospitalKuopioFinland
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- Department of Technical PhysicsUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
- Diagnostic Imaging CenterKuopio University HospitalKuopioFinland
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- School of Information Technology and Electrical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of TechnologyReykjavik UniversityReykjavikIceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of TechnologyReykjavik UniversityReykjavikIceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of TechnologyReykjavik UniversityReykjavikIceland
- Department of Computer ScienceReykjavík UniversityReykajvíkIceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of TechnologyReykjavik UniversityReykjavikIceland
- Department of Computer ScienceReykjavík UniversityReykajvíkIceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of TechnologyReykjavik UniversityReykjavikIceland
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- Department of Technical PhysicsUniversity of Eastern FinlandKuopioFinland
- Diagnostic Imaging CenterKuopio University HospitalKuopioFinland
- School of Information Technology and Electrical EngineeringThe University of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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McNicholas WT. Ambulatory diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing: Pushing out the boundaries. MED 2023; 4:860-862. [PMID: 38070480 DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2023.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Advances in signal technology facilitate the ambulatory diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea and represent an important development in the management of this highly prevalent disorder. The recent report of Traverso and co-authors describes a novel diagnostic approach by an ingestible vital-monitoring pill that is capable of detecting sleep apnea.
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- Walter T McNicholas
- School of Medicine and the Conway Research Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital Group, Dublin, Ireland.
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Alakörkkö I, Törmälehto S, Leppänen T, McNicholas WT, Arnardottir ES, Sund R. The economic cost of obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2023; 72:101854. [PMID: 37939650 DOI: 10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101854] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease associated with a high prevalence of costly comorbidities and accidents that add to the disease's economic impact. Although more attention has been focused on OSA in recent years, no previous systematic reviews have synthesized findings from existing studies that provide estimates of the economic cost of OSA. This study aims to summarize the findings of existing studies that provide estimates of the cost of OSA. Two bibliographic databases, PubMed and Scopus, were used to identify articles on the costs of OSA. The systematic literature review identified 5,938 publications, of which 31 met the inclusion criteria. According to the results, adjusted for inflation and converted to euros, the annual cost per patient ranged from €236 (the incremental cost of OSA) for New Zealand to €28,267 for the United States. The total annual cost per patient in Europe ranged from €1,669 to €5,186. OSA causes a significant burden on society, and OSA-related costs increase many years before the diagnosis and remain elevated for a long time after the diagnosis. Despite some well-conducted studies, the cost estimates for OSA are uncertain and specific to the context in which the study was conducted.
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- Ida Alakörkkö
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
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- School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland; Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital Group, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, School of Technology, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Kristbergsdottir H, Schmitz L, Arnardottir ES, Islind AS. Evaluating User Compliance in Mobile Health Apps: Insights from a 90-Day Study Using a Digital Sleep Diary. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2883. [PMID: 37761250 PMCID: PMC10528147 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13182883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Sleep diaries are the gold standard for subjective assessment of sleep variables in clinical practice. Digitization of sleep diaries is needed, as paper versions are prone to human error, memory bias, and difficulties monitoring compliance. METHODS 45 healthy eligible participants (Mage = 50.3 years, range 23-74, 56% female) were asked to use a sleep diary mobile app for 90 consecutive days. Univariate and bivariate analysis was used for group comparison and linear regression for analyzing reporting trends and compliance over time. RESULTS Overall compliance was high in the first two study months but tended to decrease over time (p < 0.001). Morning and evening diary entries were highly correlated (r = 0.932, p < 0.001) and participants significantly answered on average 4.1 days (95% CI [1.7, 6.6]) more often in the morning (M = 60.2, sd = 22.1) than evening ((M = 56.1, sd = 22.2), p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Using a daily diary assessment in a longitudinal sleep study with a sleep diary delivered through a mobile application was feasible, and compliance in this study was satisfactory.
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- Hlín Kristbergsdottir
- Department of Psychology, Reykjavik University, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland; (E.S.A.); (A.S.I.)
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland; (E.S.A.); (A.S.I.)
- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland; (E.S.A.); (A.S.I.)
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- Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland; (E.S.A.); (A.S.I.)
- Department of Computer Science, Reykjavik University, 102 Reykjavík, Iceland
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McNicholas WT, Korkalainen H. Translation of obstructive sleep apnea pathophysiology and phenotypes to personalized treatment: a narrative review. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1239016. [PMID: 37693751 PMCID: PMC10483231 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1239016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) arises due to periodic blockage of the upper airway (UA) during sleep, as negative pressure generated during inspiration overcomes the force exerted by the UA dilator muscles to maintain patency. This imbalance is primarily seen in individuals with a narrowed UA, attributable to factors such as inherent craniofacial anatomy, neck fat accumulation, and rostral fluid shifts in the supine posture. Sleep-induced attenuation of UA dilating muscle responsiveness, respiratory instability, and high loop gain further exacerbate UA obstruction. The widespread comorbidity profile of OSA, encompassing cardiovascular, metabolic, and neuropsychiatric domains, suggests complex bidirectional relationships with conditions like heart failure, stroke, and metabolic syndrome. Recent advances have delineated distinct OSA phenotypes beyond mere obstruction frequency, showing links with specific symptomatic manifestations. It is vital to bridge the gap between measurable patient characteristics, phenotypes, and underlying pathophysiological traits to enhance our understanding of OSA and its interplay with related outcomes. This knowledge could stimulate the development of tailored therapies targeting specific phenotypic and pathophysiological endotypes. This review aims to elucidate the multifaceted pathophysiology of OSA, focusing on the relationships between UA anatomy, functional traits, clinical manifestations, and comorbidities. The ultimate objective is to pave the way for a more personalized treatment paradigm in OSA, offering alternatives to continuous positive airway pressure therapy for selected patients and thereby optimizing treatment efficacy and adherence. There is an urgent need for personalized treatment strategies in the ever-evolving field of sleep medicine, as we progress from a 'one-size-fits-all' to a 'tailored-therapy' approach.
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- Walter T. McNicholas
- School of Medicine and the Conway Research Institute, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital Group, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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McNicholas WT, Arnardottir ES, Leppänen T, Schiza S, Randerath W. CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea: persisting challenges in outcome assessment. Eur Respir J 2023; 62:2300182. [PMID: 37474148 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00182-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Walter T McNicholas
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Group, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Reykjavik University Sleep Institute, Reykjavik University, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Landspitali - The National University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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- Bethanien Hospital, Clinic of Pneumology and Allergology, Center for Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Care, Institute of Pneumology at the University of Cologne, Solingen, Germany
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Mutti C, Pollara I, Abramo A, Soglia M, Rapina C, Mastrillo C, Alessandrini F, Rosenzweig I, Rausa F, Pizzarotti S, Salvatelli ML, Balella G, Parrino L. The Contribution of Sleep Texture in the Characterization of Sleep Apnea. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2217. [PMID: 37443611 PMCID: PMC10340273 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13132217] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is multi-faceted world-wide-distributed disorder exerting deep effects on the sleeping brain. In the latest years, strong efforts have been dedicated to finding novel measures assessing the real impact and severity of the pathology, traditionally trivialized by the simplistic apnea/hypopnea index. Due to the unavoidable connection between OSA and sleep, we reviewed the key aspects linking the breathing disorder with sleep pathophysiology, focusing on the role of cyclic alternating pattern (CAP). Sleep structure, reflecting the degree of apnea-induced sleep instability, may provide topical information to stratify OSA severity and foresee some of its dangerous consequences such as excessive daytime sleepiness and cognitive deterioration. Machine learning approaches may reinforce our understanding of this complex multi-level pathology, supporting patients' phenotypization and easing in a more tailored approach for sleep apnea.
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- Carlotta Mutti
- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 7EH, UK;
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
- Neurology Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
- Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 7EH, UK;
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- Sleep Disorders Center, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy; (C.M.); (I.P.); (A.A.); (M.S.); (C.R.); (C.M.); (F.A.); (F.R.); (S.P.); (M.l.S.); (G.B.)
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Gauld C, Martin VP, Richaud A, Baillieul S, Vicente L, Perromat JL, Zreik I, Taillard J, Geoffroy PA, Lopez R, Micoulaud-Franchi JA. Systematic Item Content and Overlap Analysis of Self-Reported Multiple Sleep Disorder Screening Questionnaires in Adults. J Clin Med 2023; 12:852. [PMID: 36769500 PMCID: PMC9918039 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12030852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Sleep disorders are defined on the basis of diagnostic criteria presented in medical classifications. However, no consensus has emerged on the exact list of operational symptoms that should be systematically investigated in the field of sleep medicine. We propose a systematic analysis of sleep symptoms that figure in a set of self-reported multiple sleep disorder screening questionnaires for adult populations, to identify the content overlap of symptoms that probe the presence of central sleep symptoms, and to highlight the potential level of heterogeneity among sleep disorder questionnaires. The method comprises three steps: (i) the selection of self-reported multiple sleep disorder screening questionnaires; (ii) item extraction and selection; (iii) the extraction of symptoms from items. Frequency of sleep symptoms and content overlap (Jaccard Index) are analyzed. We extracted 469 items that provide 60 different symptoms from 12 questionnaires. Insomnia, somnolence, and sleep-related breathing symptoms were found in all the questionnaires. The mean overlap among all questionnaires evaluated with the Jaccard Index is 0.44, i.e., moderate similarity. Despite limitations related to the selection of questionnaires and the symptom extraction and harmonization, this study underlines the need to standardize sleep symptom contents for sleep medicine in order to enhance the practicability, reliability, and validity of sleep disorder diagnoses.
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- Christophe Gauld
- Service Psychopathologie du Développement de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, Hospices Civils de Lyon & Université de Lyon 1, 69500 Bron, France
- Institut des Sciences Cognitives Marc Jeannerod, UMR 5229 CNRS & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69500 Bron, France
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- CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LaBRI, UMR 5800, University of Bordeaux, 33400 Talence, France
- CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, University of Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- University Sleep Clinic, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-Leon, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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- HP2 Laboratory, INSERM U1042, Grenoble Alpes University, 38400 Grenoble, France
- Pôle Thorax et Vaisseaux, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, 38700 Grenoble, France
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- CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, University of Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, University of Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, University of Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Département de Psychiatrie et d’addictologie, AP-HP, GHU Paris Nord, DMU Neurosciences, Hopital Bichat-Claude Bernard, 75018 Paris, France
- GHU Paris-Psychiatry & Neurosciences, 1 Rue Cabanis, 75014 Paris, France
- NeuroDiderot, Inserm, Université de Paris, FHU I2-D2, 75019 Paris, France
- CNRS UPR 3212, Institute for Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Institut des Neurosciences de Montpellier (INM), Université de Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France
- Unité des Troubles du Sommeil, Département de Neurologie, CHU Montpellier, 34000 Montpellier, France
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- CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, University of Bordeaux, 33000 Bordeaux, France
- University Sleep Clinic, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-Leon, 33076 Bordeaux, France
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Nikkonen S, Korkalainen H, Töyräs J, Leppänen T. STAR sleep recording export software for automatic export and anonymization of sleep studies. Sci Rep 2022; 12:15859. [PMID: 36151239 PMCID: PMC9508159 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-19892-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
Sleep research often relies on large retrospective clinical datasets. However, as the data is usually stored in proprietary formats specific for each sleep software, the raw data cannot be easily accessed and analyzed with external tools. While the raw data can usually be exported to more common data formats, this is often a cumbersome and labor-intensive task as it is not required for clinical purposes. Additionally, the recordings often include sensitive patient information which must be removed before the data can be shared or analyzed externally. This anonymization can be difficult to perform manually without the correct tools or knowledge of the file types and how they internally store the data. The STAR sleep recording export software provides a simple tool that can be used to perform the sleep study exports automatically. This allows the user to easily export a batch of sleep studies with minimal effort. In addition, the software can also be used to automatically anonymize the exported sleep recordings allowing researchers to save time and personnel resources as these do not need to be allocated for exporting and anonymizing sleep studies. The software supports Noxturnal, RemLogic, Profusion PSG and Sleepware G3 and it is free and openly available for anyone to download and use.
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- Sami Nikkonen
- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Diagnostic Imaging Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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McNicholas WT. Sleep medicine in Europe: 50 years of evolution. Breathe (Sheff) 2022; 18:220206. [PMID: 36340826 PMCID: PMC9584581 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0206-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
Abstract
The evolution of sleep medicine in Europe over the past 50 years https://bit.ly/3AVexV8.
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- Walter T. McNicholas
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland,Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Group, Dublin, Ireland,Corresponding author: Walter T. McNicholas ()
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