2001
The Use of Health-Care Resources in Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome
Berg G, Delaive K, Manfreda J, Walld R, Kryger M. The Use of Health-Care Resources in Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome. CHEST Journal 2001, 120: 377-383. PMID: 11502632, DOI: 10.1378/chest.120.2.377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral population control subjectsObese control subjectsObesity hypoventilation syndromeInitiation of treatmentOHS patientsControl subjectsRetrospective observational cohort studyObservational cohort studyMeasurement of BMISleep breathing disordersHealth care utilizationPopulation control subjectsSleep disorders centerHealth care resourcesCohort studyPhysician visitsBreathing disordersDisorders CenterPatientsControl groupDiagnosisPhysician feesHealth careVisitsTreatment
1998
Susceptibility of LDL to Oxidative Stress in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Wali S, Bahammam A, Massaeli H, Pierce G, Iliskovic N, Singal P, Kryger M. Susceptibility of LDL to Oxidative Stress in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep 1998, 21: 290-296. PMID: 9595608, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/21.3.290.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-density lipoproteinObstructive sleep apneaOSA patientsNormal controlsOxidative stressSleep apneaPatient groupSevere hypoxiaSusceptibility of LDLFree radical challengeSame age groupCPAP therapySevere hypoxemiaRed blood cellsCardiovascular diseaseAntioxidant reserveGeneral populationPatientsIndividual low-density lipoproteinHours of exposureControl groupAge groupsGlutathione peroxidaseBlood cellsConjugated dienes
1996
Utilization of Health Care Services in Patients With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Kryger M, Roos L, Delaive K, Walld R, Horrocks J. Utilization of Health Care Services in Patients With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep 1996, 19: s111-s116. PMID: 9122567, DOI: 10.1093/sleep/19.suppl_9.s111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive sleep apneaHealth care servicesSleep apneaControl groupCare servicesSevere obstructive sleep apneaHealth care utilizationSleep apnea patientsObese patientsOSA patientsCare utilizationInitial diagnosisOSA groupControl subjectsApnea patientsHospital costsPhysician claimsPatientsApneaControl counterpartsHeavy consumersSpecific evaluationGroupTotal expenditureHospital