vHIT provides information complementary to other available vestibular tests and may be a key part of evaluating suspected peripheral vestibular deficits.
Should Patients with Primary Snoring Be Screened for Carotid Artery Stenosis?
Recent studies have suggested a possible unique link between loud snoring and carotid artery stenosis, even in patients without OSA or with only very mild disease.
Is UPPP Effective in Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
There is level 1 evidence that suggests UPPP surgery is an effective treatment for OSA in the appropriately selected patient.
Does Melatonin Help Treat Symptoms of Jet Lag?
Melatonin can be a useful tool to counter the effects of jet lag on human sleep-phase shifting when administered at the proper time
Does Weight Loss Affect the Apnea/ Hypopnea Index?
Bariatric surgical weight loss consistently reduces the severity of AHI and associated symptoms
Can Lingual Tonsillectomy Improve Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Research suggests lingual tonsillectomy can help improve OSA in children
Does Weight Loss Affect the Apnea/ Hypopnea Index?
Bariatric surgical weight loss has been shown to consistently reduce the severity of AHI and associated symptoms among obese patients, but cures for OSA are elusive
Does Perioperative Sleep Disruption Impact Pain Perception?
Sleep interruptions can reduce patients’ threshold of pain, increase risk of complications, extend convalescence, contribute to poor physical/mental performance, lower patient satisfaction
What Are the Health Risks of Untreated Snoring without Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Snoring without OSA may contribute independently to cardiovascular disease and mortality
Is Nasal Surgery Effective Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
While there is no evidence that nasal surgery alone will improve objective measures of OSA, patients experience subjectively better sleep and quality of life following corrective nasal surgery