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Objectively Measured vs Self-Reported Compliance During Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep-Disordered Breathing by Dieltjens, Marijke, MBS, Drs, Braem, Marc J., DDS, PhD, Vroegop, Anneclaire V.M.T., MD, PhD, Wouters, Kristien, PhD, Verbraecken, Johan A., MD, PhD, De Backer, Wilfried A., MD, PhD, Van de Heyning, Paul H., MD, PhD, Vanderveken, Olivier M., MD, PhD

“…Background Assessment of the overall therapeutic effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can only be realized through objectively measured compliance. The aims…”
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Comparison of a Custom-made and a Thermoplastic Oral Appliance for the Treatment of Mild Sleep Apnea by Vanderveken, Olivier M, Devolder, Annick, Marklund, Marie, Boudewyns, An N, Braem, Marc J, Okkerse, Walter, Verbraecken, Johan A, Franklin, Karl A, De Backer, Wilfried A, Van de Heyning, Paul H

“…The efficacy of immediate adaptation of mandibular advancement devices made of thermoplastic material as a treatment option for sleep-disordered breathing…”
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The effect of posture on airflow distribution, airway geometry and air velocity in healthy subjects by Ides, Kris M, De Backer, Wilfried A, Lanclus, Maarten, Leemans, Glenn, Dierckx, Wendel, Lauwers, Eline, Vissers, Dirk, Steckel, Jan, De Backer, Jan W

“…Gravity, and thus body position, can affect the regional distribution of lung ventilation and blood flow. Therefore, body positioning is a potential tool to…”
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Implanted upper airway stimulation device for obstructive sleep apnea by Van de Heyning, Paul H., Badr, M. Safwan, Baskin, Jonathan Z., Cramer Bornemann, Michel A., De Backer, Wilfried A., Dotan, Yaniv, Hohenhorst, Winfried, Knaack, Lennart, Lin, Ho-Sheng, Maurer, Joachim T., Netzer, Aviram, Odland, Rick M., Oliven, Arie, Strohl, Kingman P., Vanderveken, Olivier M., Verbraecken, Johan, Woodson, B. Tucker

“…Objectives/Hypothesis: Previous feasibility studies have shown that electrical stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve can improve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)…”
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A promising concept of combination therapy for positional obstructive sleep apnea by Dieltjens, Marijke, Vroegop, Anneclaire V., Verbruggen, Annelies E., Wouters, Kristien, Willemen, Marc, De Backer, Wilfried A., Verbraecken, Johan A., Van de Heyning, Paul H., Braem, Marc J., de Vries, Nico, Vanderveken, Olivier M.

“…Purpose The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the additional effect of a chest-worn sleep position trainer (SPT) in patients with…”
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Development of a Clinical Pathway and Technical Aspects of Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Vanderveken, Olivier M, Beyers, Jolien, Op de Beeck, Sara, Dieltjens, Marijke, Willemen, Marc, Verbraecken, Johan A, De Backer, Wilfried A, Van de Heyning, Paul H

“…Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease with high morbidity and related mortality. Narrowing and collapse of the pharyngeal airway during sleep…”
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Upper airway mechanics by Verbraecken, Johan A, De Backer, Wilfried A

“…This review discusses the pathophysiological aspects of sleep-disordered breathing, with focus on upper airway mechanics in obstructive and central sleep…”
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Sleep-disordered breathing and uric acid in overweight and obese children and adolescents by Verhulst, Stijn L, Van Hoeck, Koen, Schrauwen, Nancy, Haentjens, Dominique, Rooman, Raoul, Van Gaal, Luc, De Backer, Wilfried A, Desager, Kristine N

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether the severity of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) was associated with increased levels of uric acid (UA), both in…”
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Sleep-disordered breathing in overweight and obese children and adolescents: prevalence, characteristics and the role of fat distribution by Verhulst, Stijn L, Schrauwen, Nancy, Haentjens, Dominique, Suys, Bert, Rooman, Raoul P, Van Gaal, Luc, De Backer, Wilfried A, Desager, Kristine N

“…Aims: To determine the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in a clinical sample of overweight and obese children and adolescents, and to examine the…”
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Objective measurement of compliance during oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing by Vanderveken, Olivier M, Dieltjens, Marijke, Wouters, Kristien, De Backer, Wilfried A, Van de Heyning, Paul H, Braem, Marc J

“…Oral appliance (OA) therapy is increasingly prescribed as a non-continuous positive airway pressure treatment modality for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)…”
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Correlation between the severity of sleep apnea and upper airway morphology in pediatric and adult patients by Vos, Wim G, De Backer, Wilfried A, Verhulst, Stijn L

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWRecent advances in upper airway imaging allow a better analysis of the upper airway morphology. With the increased accuracy of computed…”
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Sleep-disordered breathing, obesity, and airway inflammation in children and adolescents by Verhulst, Stijn L, Aerts, Liselotte, Jacobs, Sarah, Schrauwen, Nancy, Haentjens, Dominique, Claes, Rita, Vaerenberg, Hilde, Van Gaal, Luc F, De Backer, Wilfried A, Desager, Kristine N

“…To investigate the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) in overweight children and adolescents without…”
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Phenotypic Labelling Using Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy Improves Patient Selection for Mandibular Advancement Device Outcome: A Prospective Study by Op de Beeck, Sara, Dieltjens, Marijke, Verbruggen, Annelies E, Vroegop, Anneclaire V, Wouters, Kristien, Hamans, Evert, Willemen, Marc, Verbraecken, Johan, De Backer, Wilfried A, Van de Heyning, Paul H, Braem, Marc J, Vanderveken, Olivier M

“…Mandibular advancement device (MAD) outcome varies between patients. We hypothesized that upper airway collapse sites, patterns, and degrees assessed during…”
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Functional imaging improves patient selection for mandibular advancement device treatment outcome in sleep-disordered breathing: a prospective study by Van Gaver, Hélène, Op de Beeck, Sara, Dieltjens, Marijke, De Backer, Jan, Verbraecken, Johan, De Backer, Wilfried A, Van de Heyning, Paul H, Braem, Marc J, Vanderveken, Olivier M

“…Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are a noninvasive treatment option for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and act by increasing the upper airway…”
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Determinants of Objective Compliance During Oral Appliance Therapy in Patients With Sleep-Disordered Breathing: A Prospective Clinical Trial by Dieltjens, Marijke, Verbruggen, Annelies E, Braem, Marc J, Wouters, Kristien, Verbraecken, Johan A, De Backer, Wilfried A, Hamans, Evert, Van de Heyning, Paul H, Vanderveken, Olivier M

“…The main reported reasons for discontinuation of oral appliance therapy for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are the presence of self-perceived adverse effects…”
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Systemic antioxidant defences during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by SADOWSKA, Anna M., LUYTEN, Chris, VINTS, Anne-Marie, VERBRAECKEN, Johan, RANST, Dirk Van, BACKER, Wilfried A. De

“…Objective and background:  Existence of an increased oxidative stress has been confirmed in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD. This study aims to…”
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Electrical stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea by Kezirian, Eric J, Boudewyns, An, Eisele, David W, Schwartz, Alan R, Smith, Philip L, Van de Heyning, Paul H, De Backer, Wilfried A

“…Summary Upper airway occlusion in obstructive sleep apnea has been attributed to a decline in pharyngeal neuromuscular activity occurring in a structurally…”
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Weight Loss and Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Childhood Obesity: Effects on Inflammation and Uric Acid by Hoorenbeeck, Kim, Franckx, Hilde, Debode, Patrick, Aerts, Petra, Wouters, Kristien, Ramet, Jose, Gaal, Luc F., Desager, Kristine N., Backer, Wilfried A., Verhulst, Stijn L.

“…Sleep‐disordered breathing (SDB) is prevalent in childhood obesity. It may be an independent risk factor for the metabolic syndrome. Possible mechanisms are…”
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Evaluation of a Trial Period With a Sleep Position Trainer in Patients With Positional Sleep Apnea by Beyers, Jolien, Dieltjens, Marijke, Kastoer, Chloé, Opdebeeck, Lynn, Boudewyns, An N, De Volder, Ilse, Van Gastel, Ann, Verbraecken, Johan A, De Backer, Wilfried A, Braem, Marc J, Van de Heyning, Paul H, Vanderveken, Olivier M

“…To assess the overall clinical effectiveness of a sleep position trainer (SPT) in patients with positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) and to evaluate how…”
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Time-dependent effect of nitrate-rich meals on exhaled nitric oxide in healthy subjects by Vints, Anne-Marie, Oostveen, Ellie, Eeckhaut, Guy, Smolders, Mieke, De Backer, Wilfried A

“…Exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) is a convenient noninvasive marker for airway inflammation in several pulmonary diseases. However, external factors such as…”
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