2010
Prediction of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a large Greek population
Bouloukaki I, Kapsimalis F, Mermigkis C, Kryger M, Tzanakis N, Panagou P, Moniaki V, Vlachaki EM, Varouchakis G, Siafakas NM, Schiza SE. Prediction of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a large Greek population. Sleep And Breathing 2010, 15: 657-664. PMID: 20872180, DOI: 10.1007/s11325-010-0416-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexSleep apnea syndromeApnea syndromeSignificant clinical predictorsInitiation of treatmentLogistic regression analysisSelf-reported symptomsEDS severityNinety patientsSleepiness severityClinical predictorsIndependent predictorsPSG evaluationMass indexDiagnostic polysomnographyHip circumferenceClinical indicesScore 10High riskAnthropometric measurementsScore 4Predictive valuePatients
2009
Sleep Breathing Disorders in the U.S. Female Population
Kapsimalis F, Kryger M. Sleep Breathing Disorders in the U.S. Female Population. Journal Of Women's Health 2009, 18: 1211-1219. PMID: 19627224, PMCID: PMC2825714, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeU.S. female populationHigh riskBerlin questionnaireFemale populationCommon symptomsDaytime sleepinessMedical disordersPrimary care medical communityRestless legs syndrome symptomsChronic medical disordersSleep apnea syndromeSleep breathing disordersMenstrual cycle statusSleep onset insomniaSuch common symptomsNational Sleep FoundationAnnual telephone surveyHabitual snoringApnea syndromeBreathing disordersPostpartum womenCommon disorderSyndrome symptomsOnset insomniaEvidence‐Based Recommendations for the Assessment and Management of Sleep Disorders in Older Persons
Bloom HG, Ahmed I, Alessi CA, Ancoli‐Israel S, Buysse DJ, Kryger MH, Phillips BA, Thorpy MJ, Vitiello MV, Zee PC. Evidence‐Based Recommendations for the Assessment and Management of Sleep Disorders in Older Persons. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2009, 57: 761-789. PMID: 19484833, PMCID: PMC2748127, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02220.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSpecific sleep disordersSleep disordersExpert-based recommendationsOlder personsRestless legs syndromeCircadian rhythm sleep disordersEvidence-based recommendationsSleep-related disordersPatient care practicesSerious medical problemTerm care settingsOlder adult populationMultiple medicationsPsychosocial comorbiditiesLegs syndromeSleep apneaCerebrovascular diseaseStrong bidirectional relationshipCardiovascular diseaseHigh prevalenceCare settingsSleep problemsHigh riskAmbulatory settingCare practices
2008
Assessment and Management of Patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Mokhlesi B, Kryger MH, Grunstein RR. Assessment and Management of Patients with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2008, 5: 218-225. PMID: 18250215, PMCID: PMC2645254, DOI: 10.1513/pats.200708-122mg.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsObesity hypoventilation syndromeSleep-disordered breathingHypoventilation syndromeManagement of patientsAvailable treatment modalitiesRelated health care expendituresSerious cardiovascular diseaseHealth care expensesHealth care expendituresDaytime hypercapniaEucapnic patientsSignificant lungClinical characteristicsObese patientsSignificant morbidityEarly mortalityTreatment modalitiesEarly recognitionExtreme obesityCardiovascular diseaseHigh burdenEffective treatmentHigh riskHigh indexClinical practice