PAP improves metabolic disorder indicatorsThe effect of PAP on UACR and metabolic indexes in patients with MS and OSAHS.
We investigated how using a positive airway pressure (PAP) device impacts urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) and metabolic health in patients with metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
Over three months, we compared a group using PAP to one not receiving this treatment. The results were promising, showing that the PAP group had significant reductions in UACR and several metabolic measurements like body mass index and visceral fat.
This suggests that PAP can be effective in improving metabolic issues associated with sleep apnea.
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Electrical stimulation enhances airflow[Electrical stimulation of the genioglossus to improve pharyngeal patency in obstructive sleep apnea: comparison of results obtained during sleep and anesthesia].
We investigated how electrical stimulation of the genioglossus muscle affects airflow in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, comparing responses during sleep and mild anesthesia. By studying two groups of nine patients each, one during sleep and one under anesthesia, we measured how effective this stimulation was at improving airway openness.
Interestingly, we found that stimulating the genioglossus led to a significant increase in airflow in both scenarios. However, the variability in individual responses was notable, suggesting that careful patient selection is crucial if this method is to be used as a treatment option.
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Surgery reduces snoring intensity, frequencyChanges of snoring sound after relocation pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnoea: the surgery reduces mean intensity in snoring which correlates well with apnoea-hypopnoea index.
We looked at how relocation pharyngoplasty surgery impacts snoring in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Using a specialized tool called Snore Map, we recorded and analyzed snoring sounds before and after surgery.
While the overall snoring index didn't show a significant drop, we did find notable reductions in the intensity and frequency of snoring. Importantly, these reductions linked positively with improvements in the apnea-hypopnea index, indicating that less intense snoring can correlate with better sleep apnea outcomes.
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Qingxuan Granule shows promiseEffect of Qingxuan Granule () on blood pressure variability of hypertensive patients with and without obstructive sleep apnea.
We explored the impact of Qingxuan Granule on blood pressure variability in hypertensive patients, both with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This well-structured study involved 90 patients who underwent a randomized, double-blind trial with portable sleep and blood pressure monitoring.
After two months of treatment, we found that Qingxuan Granule helped improve blood pressure variability. However, we also observed that its benefits may be less effective in patients with OSA. Notably, the treatment showed promise in reducing hypopnea among OSA patients.
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