2008
The effects of ramelteon on respiration during sleep in subjects with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Kryger M, Roth T, Wang-Weigand S, Zhang J. The effects of ramelteon on respiration during sleep in subjects with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Sleep And Breathing 2008, 13: 79-84. PMID: 18584227, DOI: 10.1007/s11325-008-0196-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultComorbidityCross-Over StudiesDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansIndenesMaleOximetryPolysomnographyPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveReceptors, MelatoninSeverity of Illness IndexSleep Apnea SyndromesSleep Apnea, ObstructiveSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersSleep StagesYoung AdultConceptsSevere chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseEffects of ramelteonObstructive pulmonary diseasePulmonary diseaseMean SaO2Respiratory depressant effectsApnea-hypopnea indexPoor sleep qualityTotal sleep timeMelatonin receptor agonistResultsNo significant differencesSignificant differencesAbnormal breathing eventsRamelteon 8Primary endpointAdverse eventsPersistent sleepCrossover studyDepressant effectPolysomnographic monitoringReceptor agonistRespiratory effortInsomnia treatmentSleep quality
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 ResearchConceptsNasal 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
1985
Breathing during Sleep in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease1–3
Perez-Padilla R, West P, Lertzman M, Kryger M. Breathing during Sleep in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease1–3. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1985, 132: 224-9. PMID: 2411177, DOI: 10.1164/arrd.1985.132.2.224.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterstitial lung diseaseTi/TtotControl subjectsSleep qualityREM sleepRapid shallow breathing patternSex-matched control subjectsIncidence of snoringShallow breathing patternIncidence of apneaPoor sleep qualityAwake SaO2Lung diseaseExpiratory timeInspiratory timeLung reflexesOxygen saturationGreater abnormalitiesNREM sleepSleep structureHypopnea periodsBreathing patternPatientsVolume indexSleep
1982
Sleep, Arousals, and Oxygen Desaturation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fleetham J, West P, Mezon B, Conway W, Roth T, Kryger M. Sleep, Arousals, and Oxygen Desaturation in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. American Journal Of Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 1982, 126: 429-33. PMID: 7125332, DOI: 10.1164/arrd.1982.126.3.429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOxygen desaturationArousal frequencySleep qualityChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseAge-matched normal subjectsLower mean SaO2Role of hypoxemiaArterial oxygen desaturationObstructive pulmonary diseaseRoom air breathingArterial O2 saturationPoor sleep qualityReduced sleep timeSleep stage changesApneic episodesPulmonary functionOxygen therapyPulmonary diseaseSupplemental oxygenMean SaO2Sleep disruptionREM sleepNormal subjectsO2 saturationPatients