2011
Is Laryngeal Descent Associated With Increased Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Yamashiro Y, Kryger M. Is Laryngeal Descent Associated With Increased Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea? CHEST Journal 2011, 141: 1407-1413. PMID: 22016482, DOI: 10.1378/chest.10-3238.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaAirway lengthSleep apneaJapanese patientsVocal cordsUpper airway lengthLogistic regression analysisMultislice CT scanOSA severityConsecutive patientsUpper airwayRisk factorsCT scanBMIPatientsALVCAHILow laryngeal positionLaryngeal positionCollapsible segmentApneaRegression analysisCordLarynxWomen
2008
Women and Sleep
Lee KA, Kryger MH. Women and Sleep. Journal Of Women's Health 2008, 17: 1189-1190. PMID: 18710369, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2007.0574.ChaptersThe 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
2007
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy
Kapsimalis F, Kryger M. Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy. Sleep Medicine Clinics 2007, 2: 603-613. DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2007.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep-disordered breathingPregnant womenTreatment of OSASDiagnosis of OSASTreatment of SDBObese pregnant womenComplications of pregnancyOutcome of pregnancyObstructive sleep apneaSleep apnea syndromeManagement of pregnancyApnea syndromeSleep apneaHormonal alterationsFetal healthEarly recognitionHigh indexPregnancyNormal sleepRespiratory systemWomenTreatmentHypertensionApnea
2006
Healthcare Utilization in Women with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome 2 Years After Diagnosis and Treatment
Banno K, Manfreda J, Walld R, Delaive K, Kryger MH. Healthcare Utilization in Women with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome 2 Years After Diagnosis and Treatment. Sleep 2006, 29: 1307-1311. PMID: 17068984, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/29.10.1307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeContinuous positive airway pressureClinic visitsHealthcare utilizationWeight lossTertiary university-based medical centerRetrospective observational cohort studyEntire groupUniversity-based medical centerTreatment-compliant patientsObservational cohort studyPositive airway pressureSleep apnea syndromeAirway pressureCohort studyCompliant patientsApnea syndromePhysician claimsMedical CenterWL groupGeneral populationPatientsDiagnosisVisitsWomen
2005
Increasing obesity trends in patients with sleep-disordered breathing referred to a sleep disorders center.
Banno K, Walld R, Kryger MH. Increasing obesity trends in patients with sleep-disordered breathing referred to a sleep disorders center. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2005, 1: 364-6. PMID: 17564402, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.26362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSleep-related breathing disordersBody mass indexSleep disorders centerMean body mass indexDisorders CenterBMI unitsObesity trendsSleep-disordered breathingPrevalence of obesityTime of referralYear of referralNumber of patientsMale patientsFemale patientsMass indexBreathing disordersMean ageNew patientsPatientsSignificant positive correlationReferralWomenObesityRegression analysisSex
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