Polygenic Risk Scores and COPD History Predict COVID-19 Disease Severity
In this study, the researchers explored the potential interaction between genetic risk and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in relation to severe COVID-19.
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Pulse Rate Variability May Predict Stroke in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pulse rate variability as detected by pulse oximetry could serve as a useful biomarker for stroke risk stratification in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Effect of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Cardiovascular Risk in Sleep Apnea
Patients with sleep apnea who received positive airway pressure therapy did not exhibit reduced cardiovascular risk compared with patients who received usual care.
Smartphone Biosensor May Meet ISO/FDA Standard for Pulse Oximetry Monitoring
A photoplethysmography biosensor present in millions of smartphones could potentially be approved by the FDA for pulse oximetry monitoring.
Acetazolamide May Improve AHI in Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea
Patients with obstructive or central sleep apnea experienced improvements in apnea-hypopnea index following treatment with acetazolamide.
Ischemic Stroke Risk May Be Higher in COVID-19 vs Influenza
Patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 had higher rates of ischemic stroke than those of patients with influenza.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated With Impairments in Free Fatty Acid Metabolism
Patients with sleep-disordered breathing were more likely to have impairments in free fatty acid metabolism than those without sleep-disordered breathing.
SNORE Utility Index Validated as Novel Sleep Apnea-Specific QoL Instrument
Researchers have developed and validated the SNORE (Symptoms of Nocturnal Obstruction and Related Events) Utility Index, a novel utility scoring algorithm, for use as a sleep apnea-specific quality-of-life instrument.
Dental Care May Prevent Recurrent Pneumonia in Children With Neurologic Impairment
Children with neurologic impairment had lower rates of recurrent severe pneumonia if they practiced dental care as a preventive measure.
Emphysema May Increase Risk for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Older adults with emphysema had a greater risk for either subarachnoid hemorrhage or ruptured aortic aneurysm compared with those without emphysema.
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