Sentences with phrase «obstructive sleep apnea compared»

A higher level of diastolic but not systolic BP was reported in children with obstructive sleep apnea compared with primary snorers.21 The Tucson's Children's Assessment of Sleep Apnea Study found that elevations in systolic and diastolic BPs were independently associated with sleep efficiency, respiratory disturbance index (a measure of sleep apnea), and obesity in 230 children 6 to 11 years of age.22 To the best of our knowledge, no studies have examined the association between insufficient sleep and BP in adolescents free of sleep apnea.

Women with PCOS are at a much higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea compared with women without the condition.

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«Our study is the first to compare a novel, telemedicine - based obstructive sleep apnea management pathway with in - person care,» said lead author Dr. Barry G. Fields, assistant professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and the Atlanta VA Medical Center.

A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to children the same age who slept normally, found significant reductions of gray matter — brain cells involved in movement, memory, emotions, speech, perception, decision making and self - control — in several regions of the brains of children with sleep apnea.

Children with obstructive sleep apnea who had a common surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids showed notable improvements in behavior, quality of life and other symptoms compared to those treated with «watchful waiting» and supportive care, according to a new study.