AbstractEPAP masks have been found to be effective in patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea and are FDA cleared for such purpose. EPAP masks are not always effective, but the reason for lack of effectiveness in some patients is not well understoo.....
AbstractInflammatory bowel diseases, consisting of Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBD unclassified are chronic autoimmune conditions characterized by gastrointestinal inflammation that also can affect other organ systems. When evaluating patients.....
AbstractAtopic Dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory multifactorial disease with genetic, environmental and immunological characteristics. It affects approximately 15% to 30% of children, 1% to 3% of adults, and its prevalence has been increasing. Currently, it.....
AbstractBackground and aims: Sleep disturbances are common in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), defined by alterations in the quality, timing, and amount of sleep. We hypothesized that disruption of the gut microbiota in pediatric IBD patients .....
AbstractWe report a longitudinal case of an obese subject presenting at age two (BMI percentile > 99) with symptoms of OSA. Polysomnogram revealed severe OSA (AHI 37.1/hour) with abnormal oxygenation and ventilation. Despite extensive desensitization to PAP,.....
AbstractBackground: Neuromuscular changes in patients with OSA might occur when treated with the application of unilateral THN. Objectives: Our aim was to assess whether nightly long-term stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve (N. XII) or CPAP treatment could .....
AbstractOSA is a chronic treatable sleep disorder and a frequent comorbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Intermittent hypoxemia and sleep fragmentation have been linked to abnormal glucose metabolism in laboratory-based experiments. OSA has also been l.....