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Identification of craniofacial risk factors for obstructive sleep apnoea using three-dimensional MRI by CHI, L, COMYN, F.-L, SCHWAB, R. J, MITRA, N, REILLY, M. P, WAN, F, MAISLIN, G, CHMIEWSKI, L, THORNE-FITZGERALD, M. D, VICTOR, U. N, PACK, A. I

“…The alteration of craniofacial structures has been associated with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). We hypothesised that: 1) a smaller mandible is a risk factor…”
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The role of obesity, different fat compartments and sleep apnea severity in circulating leptin levels: the Icelandic Sleep Apnea Cohort study by Arnardottir, E S, Maislin, G, Jackson, N, Schwab, R J, Benediktsdottir, B, Teff, K, Juliusson, S, Pack, A I, Gislason, T

“…Objectives: To assess whether sleep apnea severity has an independent relationship with leptin levels in blood after adjusting for different measures of…”
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Physical Findings and the Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea . The Importance of Oropharyngeal Structures by SCHELLENBERG, JOSEPH B, MAISLIN, GREG, SCHWAB, RICHARD J

“…In this study, we hypothesized that anatomic abnormalities of the oropharynx, particularly narrowing of the airway by the lateral pharyngeal walls, tonsils,…”
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Patient Perception of Sleep Quality and Etiology of Sleep Disruption in the Intensive Care Unit by FREEDMAN, NEIL S, KOTZER, NATALIE, SCHWAB, RICHARD J

“…The etiology of sleep disruption in patients in intensive care units (ICUs) is poorly understood, but is thought to be related to environmental stimuli,…”
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A survey screen for prediction of apnea by MAISLIN, G, PACK, A. I, KRIBBS, N. B, SMITH, P. L, SCHWARTZ, A. R, KLINE, L. R, SCHWAB, R. J, DINGES, D. F

“…Questionnaire data from patients presenting at three sleep disorders centers were used to develop and assess a screening tool for sleep apnea based on the…”
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Pharmacokinetics and safety of multiple doses of daptomycin 6 mg/kg in noninfected adults undergoing hemodialysis or continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis by Benziger, D P, Pertel, P E, Donovan, J, Yankelev, S, Schwab, R J, Swan, S K, Cannon, C

“…The purpose of this study was to characterize the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of daptomycin in subjects undergoing hemodialysis (HD) or continuous…”
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Upper airway and soft tissue anatomy in normal subjects and patients with sleep-disordered breathing. Significance of the lateral pharyngeal walls by Schwab, R J, Gupta, K B, Gefter, W B, Metzger, L J, Hoffman, E A, Pack, A I

“…The geometry and caliber of the upper airway in apneic patients differs from those in normal subjects. The apneic airway is smaller and is narrowed laterally…”
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Upper airway imaging by Schwab, R J

“…Upper airway imaging is a powerful technique to study the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis, biomechanics, and efficacy of treatment options in patients…”
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The effect of mandibular advancement on upper airway structure in obstructive sleep apnoea by Chan, Andrew S L, Sutherland, Kate, Schwab, Richard J, Zeng, Biao, Petocz, Peter, Lee, Richard W W, Darendeliler, M Ali, Cistulli, Peter A

“…The mechanisms by which mandibular advancement splints (MAS) improve obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate the…”
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Relationships between MRI fat distributions and sleep apnea and obesity hypoventilation syndrome in very obese patients by Turnbull, C. D., Wang, S. H., Manuel, A. R., Keenan, B. T., McIntyre, A. G., Schwab, R. J., Stradling, J. R.

“…Purpose Obesity is associated with both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity hypoventilation. Differences in adipose tissue distribution are thought to…”
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State-related changes in upper airway caliber and surrounding soft-tissue structures in normal subjects by TRUDO, F. J, GEFTER, W. B, WELCH, K. C, GUPTA, K. B, MAISLIN, G, SCHWAB, R. J

“…State-dependent changes in upper airway caliber were studied with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. We hypothesized that changes in airway caliber…”
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Dynamic imaging of the upper airway during respiration in normal subjects by Schwab, R J, Gefter, W B, Pack, A I, Hoffman, E A

“…The present study was conducted to determine the effects of quiet respiration on upper airway caliber in 15 normal subjects by using cine computed tomography…”
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Upper airway and soft tissue structural changes induced by CPAP in normal subjects by Schwab, R J, Pack, A I, Gupta, K B, Metzger, L J, Oh, E, Getsy, J E, Hoffman, E A, Gefter, W B

“…Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the treatment of choice for adults with obstructive sleep apnea. CPAP is known to increase upper airway…”
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Adhesion molecule increases in sleep apnea: beneficial effect of positive airway pressure and moderation by obesity by Pak, V M, Keenan, B T, Jackson, N, Grandner, M A, Maislin, G, Teff, K, Schwab, R J, Arnardottir, E S, Júlíusson, S, Benediktsdottir, B, Gislason, T, Pack, A I

“…Background: Elevated levels of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) may contribute to cardiovascular…”
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Upper airway assessment: radiographic and other imaging techniques by Schwab, R J, Goldberg, A N

“…Upper airway imaging is a powerful technique to study the mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis and biomechanics of sleep apnea and the mechanisms underlying…”
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After 10 years and 1903 inguinal hernias, what is the outcome for the laparoscopic repair? by SCHWAB, J. R, BEAIRD, D. A, RAMSHAW, B. J, FRANKLIN, J. S, DUNCAN, T. D, WILSON, R. A, MILLER, J, MASON, E. M

“…The procedure of choice for inguinal hernia repair has remained controversial for decades. The laparoscopic approach has now been utilized for more than 10…”
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0577 PATIENT OUTCOMES AND THERAPY ADHERENCE OF UPPER AIRWAY STIMULATION FOR TREATMENT OF OSA: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM THE MULTI-CENTER ADHERE REGISTRY by Doghramji, K, Heiser, C, Schwab, RJ, Strollo, PJ

“…Abstract Introduction: Upper airway stimulation (UAS) is an FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients who cannot adhere to positive…”
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Properties of tissues surrounding the upper airway by SCHWAB, R. J

“…The pathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains unknown. However, we are beginning to understand the mechanisms leading to sleep apnea by evaluating…”
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0425 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TONGUE VOLUME AND TONGUE FORCE IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA by Mellia, JA, Hoge, C, Helgeson, S, Chen, Z, Leinwand, SE, Wiemken, AS, Schwab, RJ

“…Abstract Introduction: The tongue is the primary pharyngeal dilator muscle that influences upper airway patency. We have previously shown that patients with…”
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0443 THE EFFECT OF WEIGHT LOSS ON MAXIMAL TONGUE FORCE IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) by Hoge, C, Mellia, JA, Helgeson, S, Chen, Z, Leinwand, SE, Wiemken, AS, Schwab, RJ

“…Abstract Introduction: The tongue is thought to be the most important upper airway dilator muscle and it has been shown that there is a high percentage of fat…”
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