2008
The Circuitous Route to Diagnosing Sleep Disorders in Women: Health Care Utilization and Benefits of Improved Awareness for Sleep Disorders
Banno K, Kryger M. The Circuitous Route to Diagnosing Sleep Disorders in Women: Health Care Utilization and Benefits of Improved Awareness for Sleep Disorders. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2008, 3: 133-140. DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2007.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth care utilizationSleep disordersCare utilizationPrimary sleep disordersUntreated sleep disordersHealth care systemClinical presentationEarly diagnosisSleep problemsPsychiatric diseasesCare systemDisordersLack of awarenessWomenMental conditionMedical practitionersDiagnosisGender differencesTherapyDisease
2005
Differences between Men and Women in the Clinical Presentation of Patients Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Shepertycky M, Banno K, Kryger MH. Differences between Men and Women in the Clinical Presentation of Patients Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Sleep 2005, 28: 309-314. PMID: 16173651, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/28.3.309.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpworth Sleepiness Scale scoreApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexClinical presentationMass indexObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) resultsTertiary university-based medical centerScale scoreRetrospective chart review analysisObstructive sleep apnea syndromeUniversity-based medical centerLaboratory polysomnographic studiesMain presenting symptomChart review analysisUpper airway anatomySleep apnea syndromeHistory of depressionGender-related differencesLess alcohol consumptionPolysomnographic findingsPresenting symptomApnea syndromeHypothyroid diseasePolysomnographic studyPrimary complaint
2002
Gender and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Part 1: Clinical Features
Kapsimalis F, Kryger MH. Gender and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Part 1: Clinical Features. Sleep 2002, 25: 409-416. PMID: 12071542, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/25.4.409.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea syndromeApnea syndromeGeneral populationPrevalence of OSASOSAS casesPolysomnography findingsMale predominanceClinical featuresClinical presentationFemale patientsClinic populationEpidemiologic studiesPathophysiologic studiesSyndromeFemalesMalesPopulationLatest studiesPatientsPrevalenceDiseaseStudyOnly malesWomen
1999
Clinical presentations of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Skomro R, Kryger M. Clinical presentations of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Progress In Cardiovascular Diseases 1999, 41: 331-340. PMID: 10406327, DOI: 10.1053/pcad.1999.0410331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea syndromeQuality of lifeApnea syndromeClinical presentationTreatment of OSASClinical practiceBlood pressure controlIschemic heart diseaseHealth care professionalsMiddle-aged adultsCardiovascular morbidityPulmonary hypertensionMajor sequelaeUnderrecognized disorderCardiorespiratory failureDaytime somnolenceUpper airwayPrompt evaluationHeart diseaseRisk factorsClinical impressionNeurocognitive complaintsCare professionalsPressure control