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
Influence of Sex on Sleep Regulatory Mechanisms
Paul KN, Turek FW, Kryger MH. Influence of Sex on Sleep Regulatory Mechanisms. Journal Of Women's Health 2008, 17: 1201-1208. PMID: 18710368, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.0841.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCircadian RhythmFemaleGonadal HormonesHomeostasisHumansMaleSex FactorsSleepWakefulnessConceptsSleep regulatory mechanismsRodent studiesSleep-wake disordersReproductive hormonesExtended wakefulnessHomeostatic sleep regulatory mechanismsSleep consolidationSleep-wake amountsActivational influencesBiological sexRapid eye movement (REM) sleepSleep-wake architectureSleep amountSleep-wake cycleEffects of sexFemale reproductive hormonesSleepEye movement sleepSleep-wake statesInfluence of sexSleep disordersSleep statesPositive impactWakefulnessNeonatal exposure
2006
Gender differences on polysomnographic findings in Greek subjects with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Vagiakis E, Kapsimalis F, Lagogianni I, Perraki H, Minaritzoglou A, Alexandropoulou K, Roussos C, Kryger M. Gender differences on polysomnographic findings in Greek subjects with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Sleep Medicine 2006, 7: 424-430. PMID: 16740405, DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2005.12.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexSleep apnea syndromeMale patientsApnea syndromeFemale patientsOnset latencyMean apnea-hypopnea indexSleep apnea hypopnea indexHigher apnea-hypopnea indexNon-rapid eye movement sleepSleep disorders centerREM onset latencyEye movement sleepAthens Medical SchoolPercent of menSleep efficiency indexTotal sleep timeGreek subjectsAspects of sleepSleep onset latencyNorth American clinicsEvangelismos HospitalNREM-AHI
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 malesWomenWhat Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Being Treated for Prior to This Diagnosis?
Smith R, Ronald J, Delaive K, Walld R, Manfreda J, Kryger MH. What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Being Treated for Prior to This Diagnosis? CHEST Journal 2002, 121: 164-172. PMID: 11796446, DOI: 10.1378/chest.121.1.164.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeBody mass indexChronic obstructive airways diseaseObstructive airways diseaseHealth care utilizationSleep apnea patientsControl subjectsApnea patientsAirway diseaseOSAS patientsCardiovascular diseaseObstructive sleep apnea patientsHealth care utilization measuresApnea-hypopnea indexCongestive heart failureEffect of obesityIschemic heart diseaseSleep apnea syndromeDegree of hypoxemiaSignificant independent predictorsLogistic regression analysisCertain cardiovascular disordersHealth care resourcesRegression analysisApnea syndrome