2019
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Criteria May Limit Treatment to Many Medicare Beneficiaries.
Naik S, Al-Halawani M, Kreinin I, Kryger M. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Positive Airway Pressure Adherence Criteria May Limit Treatment to Many Medicare Beneficiaries. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2019, 15: 245-251. PMID: 30736874, PMCID: PMC6374085, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEvents/hAdherence criteriaPAP treatmentObstructive sleep apnea treatmentPositive airway pressure devicesWithholding of therapyApnea-hypopnea indexObstructive sleep apneaSleep apnea treatmentMedicaid Services reimbursementAdherence reportsBaseline characteristicsPAP devicesPAP adherenceAdherent participantsApnea treatmentSleep apneaNonadherent participantsAdherence dataMedicare beneficiariesAdherence patternsCMS criteriaAdherence expectationsPatientsMonths
2014
Evaluation of a new pediatric positive airway pressure mask.
Kushida CA, Halbower AC, Kryger MH, Pelayo R, Assalone V, Cardell CY, Huston S, Willes L, Wimms AJ, Mendoza J. Evaluation of a new pediatric positive airway pressure mask. Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2014, 10: 979-84. PMID: 25142768, PMCID: PMC4153116, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.4030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContinuous positive airway pressurePAP therapyPositive airway pressure maskPositive airway pressureParents/guardiansAirway pressureBaseline polysomnographyCPAP maskChildren's earsPressure maskPatientsAge groupsChildren's sleepUpper lipPolysomnographyChildrenTherapySleepEarYearsAHIClinicClinicians
2011
Long-term use of a nasal expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) device as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Kryger MH, Berry RB, Massie CA. Long-term use of a nasal expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) device as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Journal Of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2011, 7: 449-53b. PMID: 22003339, PMCID: PMC3190843, DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.1304.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaPositive airway pressure devicesMonths of treatmentSleep apneaObstructive sleep apnea hypopneaOpen-label extensionPositive clinical responseEvents/hLong-term adherenceSleep disorders centerEpworth Sleepiness ScaleSleep apnea hypopneaPressure deviceLong-term useAHI reductionClinical responseMonth 3Randomized studyApnea hypopneaMedian AHITrial nameClinical trialsMonths 1Disorders CenterSham trials
2005
Utilization of Healthcare Resources in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a 5Year Follow-Up Study in Men Using CPAP
Albarrak M, Banno K, Al. Sabbagh AA, Delaive K, Walld R, Manfreda J, Kryger MH. Utilization of Healthcare Resources in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a 5Year Follow-Up Study in Men Using CPAP. Sleep 2005, 28: 1306-1311. PMID: 16295216, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/28.10.1306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apnea syndromeSleep apnea syndromeIschemic heart diseaseHealthcare utilizationApnea syndromeHeart diseaseTreatment of OSASContinuous positive airway pressure useUntreated obstructive sleep apnea syndromeRetrospective observational cohort studyPositive airway pressure useEpworth Sleepiness Scale scoreLong-term health benefitsHigher healthcare utilizationObservational cohort studyApnea-hypopnea indexBody mass indexCPAP treatmentCohort studyPhysician visitsMass indexEligible menOSAS diagnosisFifth yearOSA diagnosis
1999
Health Care Utilization in Males with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Two Years After Diagnosis and Treatment
Bahammam A, Delaive K, Ronald J, Manfreda J, Roos L, Kryger M. Health Care Utilization in Males with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Two Years After Diagnosis and Treatment. Sleep 1999, 22: 740-747. PMID: 10505819, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/22.6.740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOSA patientsGeneral populationProspective observational cohort studyObservational cohort studySubgroup of patientsSleep disorders centerTreatment of patientsTwo yearsOSAS groupCohort studyPAT groupControl subjectsDisorders CenterPhysician claimsPatientsUtilization dataOne-yearDiagnosisYears one yearTreatmentYearsCanadian provincesOSASGroupHospital
1990
Sleep in Postpolio Syndrome
Steljes D, Kryger M, Kirk B, Millar T. Sleep in Postpolio Syndrome. CHEST Journal 1990, 98: 133-140. PMID: 2361379, DOI: 10.1378/chest.98.1.133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPoliomyelitisRespiration, ArtificialSleepSleep Apnea SyndromesSleep, REMSyndromeConceptsNasal mask ventilationPost-polio patientsGroup 1 patientsNasal CPAPPoor sleep qualityMask ventilationMixed apneaSleep qualityHypoventilation syndromeRespiratory complaintsPercentage stage 1 sleepRapid eye movement (REM) sleepNasal mechanical ventilationNight-time polysomnographyPost-polio symptomsSignificant O2 desaturationGroup 2 patientsRespiratory muscle weaknessNumber of arousalsEye movement sleepImproved sleep qualityPost-polio syndromeStage 1 sleepTotal sleep timeSlow-wave sleep
1988
Mortality and Apnea Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Experience in 385 Male Patients
He J, Kryger M, Zorick F, Conway W, Roth T. Mortality and Apnea Index in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Experience in 385 Male Patients. CHEST Journal 1988, 94: 9-14. PMID: 3289839, DOI: 10.1378/chest.94.1.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApnea indexObstructive sleep apneaNasal CPAPOSA patientsCumulative survivalObstructive sleep apnea experienceEight-year survivalMale OSAS patientsUntreated OSA patientsGreater mortalityYears of ageUPPP patientsLatter patientsMale patientsSleep apneaPatientsSurvival curvesMortalityTracheostomyCPAPSurvivalIndexApneaUPPPTherapy