Abstract Introduction Online sexual activities (OSAs) are behaviors involving online content and stimuli categorized into non-arousal (N-OSAs), solitary arousal (S-OSAs), partnered (P-OSAs). As such in older age remain largely underexamined, this study aimed to explore OSAs a sample of Italian adults, analyzing their associations with gender orientation, considering permissiveness as moderator....

Background: Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is valuable, but it is time-consuming and expensive. Appropriate screening instruments help clinicians select high-risk individuals for further investigations. In the present study, we compared 4 popular instruments used in screening OSAS including Berlin, STOP, STOP-BANG questionnaires, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).  ...

Background: Sleep apnea is temporary cessation or absence of breathing during sleep. Significant increase in blood pressure is clinically seen in apneic episodes. The aim of this study was to examine sleep apnea syndrome as a risk factor for non- arthritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in a case control study. Methods: Nineteen NAION patients (9 men and 10 women) and 31 age and ...

The problem of association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and cardiac pathology, namely, atrial fibrillation (AF) is quite relevant multifaceted. This review presents the epidemiological aspects OSAS AF, discusses main concepts arrhythmogenesis in OSAS, describes capabilities diagnostic tools for searching context routine cardiological practice.

The problem of association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and cardiac pathology, namely, atrial fi brillation (AF) is quite relevant multifaceted. This review presents the epidemiological aspects OSAS AF, discusses main concepts arrhythmogenesis in OSAS, describes capabilities diagnostic tools for searching context routine cardiological practice.

It has been documented that nearly 25-30% of automobile collisions are potentially associated with driving fatigue. We have little control over sleep propensity when chronically sleep-deprived or suffer from an underlying sleep insufficiency. Drowsy driving is not only a personal but also a public hazard and commercial drivers with alternate shifts are critically at risk. People on monotonous d...

background: sleep apnea is temporary cessation or absence of breathing during sleep. significant increase in blood pressure is clinically seen in apneic episodes. the aim of this study was to examine sleep apnea syndrome as a risk factor for non- arthritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (naion) in a case control study. methods: nineteen naion patients (9 men and 10 women) and 31 age and sex...

Studies suggest an independent association between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) and cardiovascular death. The purpose of our study is to examine doctors' awareness of this association and to determine whether this correlates with recording of OSAS on death certificates. We contacted the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and obtained relevant mention of OSAS on death certificates. We s...

Background: We compared the density and duration of sleep spindles topographically in stage 2 3 non-rapid eye movement (N2 N3) among adults diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) healthy controls. Materials Methods: Thirty-one individuals OSAS (mean age: 48.50 years) 23 controls took part study. All participants underwent a whole night polysomnography. Additionally, those were d...

Controversial findings are reported about the relationship between floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). The main goal of this study was to evaluate whether FES is more prevalent in OSAS patients by performing a meta-analysis. A comprehensive literature search of Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases was performed. Only studies related to the prevalence of F...