2007
Effect of Ramelteon, a selective MT1/MT2-receptor agonist, on respiration during sleep in mild to moderate COPD
Kryger M, Wang-Weigand S, Zhang J, Roth T. Effect of Ramelteon, a selective MT1/MT2-receptor agonist, on respiration during sleep in mild to moderate COPD. Sleep And Breathing 2007, 12: 243-250. PMID: 18060441, DOI: 10.1007/s11325-007-0156-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAbnormal breathing eventsSelective MT1/MT2 receptor agonistMT1/MT2 receptor agonistMean apnea-hypopnea indexBreathing eventsEffects of ramelteonMT2 receptor agonistSingle bedtime doseApnea-hypopnea indexObstructive pulmonary diseaseNumber of awakeningsTotal sleep timeMelatonin receptor agonistBedtime dosePlacebo groupAdverse eventsPulmonary diseaseCrossover studyPhysical examinationReceptor agonistSleep efficiencySleep durationSleep time
2004
Sleep, health, and aging. Bridging the gap between science and clinical practice.
Kryger M, Monjan A, Bliwise D, Ancoli-Israel S. Sleep, health, and aging. Bridging the gap between science and clinical practice. Geriatrics 2004, 59: 24-6, 29-30. PMID: 14755865.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsExcessive daytime sleepinessPrevalence of insomniaProblems of sleepSlow-wave sleepQuality of lifeAdults age 65Age-related processesGeriatric populationDaytime sleepinessSleep disordersSleep efficiencyClinical practiceRestful sleepAge 65Depressed moodOlder populationSleepInsomniaLater lifeAdverse changesMemory problemsNight resultsComorbiditiesPopulationSleepiness
1993
Effects of Zolpidem and Triazolam on Sleep and Respiration in Mild to Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Steens R, Pouliot Z, Millar T, Kryger M, George C. Effects of Zolpidem and Triazolam on Sleep and Respiration in Mild to Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Sleep 1993, 16: 318-326. PMID: 8341892, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/16.4.318.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseModerate chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseEffects of zolpidemPulmonary diseaseDrug conditionsNocturnal arterial oxygen desaturationArterial oxygen desaturationApnea-hypopnea indexGroup of patientsArterial oxygen saturationNumber of awakeningsTotal sleep timeHours of sleepSignificant differencesSubjective sleep variablesNew hypnotic agentOxygen desaturationCrossover studyHypnotic agentsSleep problemsSleep qualityOxygen saturationSleep efficiencyActive drug
1991
Sleep quality in children with asthma treated with theophylline or cromolyn sodium
Avital A, Steljes D, Pasterkamp H, Kryger M, Sanchez I, Chernick V. Sleep quality in children with asthma treated with theophylline or cromolyn sodium. The Journal Of Pediatrics 1991, 119: 979-984. PMID: 1960623, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)83062-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCromolyn sodiumTheophylline periodPlacebo-controlled trialArterial oxygen desaturationTheophylline blood levelsArterial oxygen saturationTotal sleep timeYears of ageOxygen desaturationPulmonary functionTheophylline treatmentBlood levelsChild's asthmaCentral originSleep latencyProtective effectSleep qualityOxygen saturationSleep efficiencySleep timeAsthmaMicrograms/SleepMovement timeTreatmentEffect of Theophylline on Lung Function Tests, Sleep Quality, and Nighttime SaO2 in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Avital A, Sanchez I, Holbrow J, Kryger M, Chernick V. Effect of Theophylline on Lung Function Tests, Sleep Quality, and Nighttime SaO2 in Children with Cystic Fibrosis. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1991, 144: 1245-1249. PMID: 1741534, DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm/144.6.1245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffect of theophyllineCystic fibrosisMicrograms/Heart rateGroup 2Better baseline lung functionT blood levelsBaseline lung functionIncidence of apneaLung function testsSerum T levelsLower heart rateTotal wake timePulmonary functionLung functionSerum levelsFunction testsMean SaO2Blood levelsSleep qualitySleep efficiencyGroup 1Sleep laboratoryT levelsWake timeSubjective Versus Objective Evaluation of Hypnotic Efficacy: Experience with Zolpidem
Kryger M, Steljes D, Pouliot Z, Neufeld H, Odynski T. Subjective Versus Objective Evaluation of Hypnotic Efficacy: Experience with Zolpidem. Sleep 1991, 14: 399-407. PMID: 1759092, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/14.5.399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTotal sleep timeSleep latencyNumber of awakeningsSleep timePSG findingsPersistent sleepHypnotic efficacySleep qualityPatients' subjective evaluationSubjective sleep qualityDecreased sleep latencyQuality of sleepShortened sleep latencyTotal wake timeObjective measuresPolysomnographic findingsSleepy patientsChronic insomniaWeeks' useIndividual patientsSleep efficiencySubjective reductionSubjective increaseObjective efficacyPatients