INTRODUCTION Accumulating evidence indicates that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with a high prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED), but the factors that predict the risk of ED in OSA patients have yet to be defined clearly. AIMS The aims of the present study were to investigate the clinical characteristics of OSA patients with ED and to identify plausible predictors of ED. ME...

STUDY OBJECTIVE A one-way nasal resistor has recently been shown to reduce sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in a subset of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS). The purpose of this study was to examine characteristics predictive of therapeutic response to the device and provide pilot data as to its potential mechanisms of action. PATIENTS, INTERVENTIONS, AND MEASUREME...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the accuracy and clinical efficacy of a wrist-worn device that is based on peripheral arterial tonometry (watch-PAT) to evaluate the surgical results of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome subjects. STUDY DESIGN AND METHOD Thirty-five subjects who were diagnosed with OSA and underwent sleep surgeries such as septoplasty, tonsillectomy, or uvuloplasty to...

INTRODUCTION The prevalence of snoring and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in young adults in Southeast Asian countries is unknown. We aim to determine the symptoms and prevalence of SDB in a university student population using a questionnaire survey followed by home sleep monitoring. METHODS The Sleep and Health Questionnaire (a modified version of the Specialized Centers of Research Sleep ...

Session summary Dave Carter of Manchester Digital Development Agency introduced and chaired the session which explored the challenges facing various approaches to smart city applications and services, showcasing existing results and identifying recommendations for future developments. He emphasised the need for cities and RDI communities to cooperate on a practical level, and he stressed the cr...