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3D 4K exoscope in snore surgery simulation: pre-clinical experience
PurposeThe application of 3D exoscopic technology is spreading worldwide, in several surgical scenarios. In this study, we present the first-time use...
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The acoustical and perceptual features of snore-related sounds in patients with obstructive sleep apnea slee** with the dynamic mandibular advancement system MATRx plus®
PurposeThe effect of snoring on the bed partner can be studied through the evaluation of in situ sound records by the bed partner or unspecialized...
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Influencing factors of delay in seeking medical attention of patients with obstructive sleep apnea based on the Model of Pathways to Treatment in China: a qualitative analysis
BackgroundThere is the highest estimated number of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in China. Early treatment could lead to fewer...
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Validation of snoring detection using a smartphone app
PurposeSnoring is closely related to obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The increasing abundance and availability of smartphone technology has...
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Ex-vivo surgical model for “Barbed Snore Surgery”: a feasibility study
IntroductionThe “Barbed Snore Surgery” is one of the last technical innovations in palatal surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The availability of a...
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Perceptual snoring as a basis for a psychoacoustical modeling and clinical patient profiling
PurposeThe perceptual burden and social nuisance for mainly the co-sleeper can affect the relationship between snorer and bedpartner. Mandibular...
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Association between snoring and insulin levels in the US population: a cross-sectional study
PurposeSnoring may cause a number of problems such as tiredness, obesity, and even severe diseases, but the correlation between snoring and insulin...
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“Barbed snore surgery” simulator: a low-cost surgical model
Background“Barbed snore surgery” (BSS) represents one of the last innovation for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) surgical management....
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Expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty in OSA: a 15 year review
ObjectiveA 15 year review of the outcomes and success rates of the Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty (ESP) in the treatment of patients with...
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Association between self-reported snoring and hypertension among Chinese Han population aged 30–79 in Chongqing, China
BackgroundWe aim to explore the association between self-reported snoring and hypertension among adults aged 30–79 in Chongqing, China.
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Consumer-grade sleep trackers are still not up to par compared to polysomnography
PurposeAlthough polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard for monitoring sleep, it has many limitations. We aimed to prospectively determine the...
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Treatment of snoring using a non-invasive Er:YAG laser with SMOOTH mode (NightLase): a randomized controlled trial
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of a non-invasive 2940 nm Er:YAG treatment with SMOOTH mode in reducing snoring in...
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Snoring is associated with hypertension and diabetes mellitus among adults in north Sudan: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundDifferent levels of association between snoring, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus (DM) are reported. There are few published studies on...
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How to objectively measure snoring: a systematic review
PurposeSnoring is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. Various objective methods of measuring snoring are available, and even if the...
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Variations in the sleep-related breathing disorder index on polysomnography between men with HIV and controls: a matched case-control study
BackgroundBoth sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs) and HIV infection can interfere with normal sleep architecture, and also cause physical and...
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Lifestyle and the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in nulliparous women in the United States: a secondary data analysis of the nuMom2b
BackgroundHypertensive disorders of pregnancy are a leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality and a significant risk factor for...
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Subjective cognitive impairment in patients with transformed migraine and the associated psychological and sleep disturbances
PurposeMigraines are associated with multiple comorbidities like depression, anxiety, poor sleep quality, and subjective cognitive impairment (SCI)....
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Barbed pharyngoplasty for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: the surgical learning curve
BackgroundBarbed snore surgery (BSS) was recently introduced for the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with optimistic clinical outcomes...
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Development and validation of a scale for the assessment of the knowledge-attitude-practice of parents towards children snoring
BackgroundChildren Snoring is a common childhood disorder that affects the growth and development of children and is detrimental to their health....
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