BACKGROUND The aim of our study was to validate a Greek translation of the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) and to explore whether this screening questionnaire could be used to help identify primary care patients at greater risk of having OSAS. METHODS We recruited 189 patients visiting a primary health care setting on the island of Crete, Greece. They al...

Actinometric measurements of NO2 photolysis frequencies in the atmosphere simulation chamber SAPHIR B. Bohn, F. Rohrer, T. Brauers, and A. Wahner Institut für Chemie und Dynamik der Geosphäre II: Troposphäre, Forschungszentrum Jülich, 52425 Jülich, Germany Received: 25 October 2004 – Accepted: 2 December 2004 – Published: 8 December 2004 Correspondence to: B. Bohn ([email protected]) © 2004 ...

Unambiguous identification of esters as oligomers in secondary organic aerosol formed from cyclohexene and cyclohexene/α-pinene ozonolysis L. Müller, M.-C. Reinnig, J. Warnke, and T. Hoffmann Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Institut für anorganische Chemie und analytische Chemie, Duesbergweg 10–14 55128 Mainz, Germany Received: 2 August 2007 – Accepted: 9 September 2007 – Published: 26 Septembe...

Abstract Rationale A recent meta-analysis indicated that 75.7% of individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The reason for the high prevalence OSA in PTSD is currently unknown. This study investigated whether respiratory control stability (which known to contribute general population) varies symptoms. Methods First year University stu...

BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a highly prevalent sleep-related disorder that is associated with increased risk of hypertension (HTN) and coronary heart disease. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between the OSAS and coronary artery disease (CAD) severity. METHODS The cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2012 to December 2013. We enrolled 127 pa...

BACKGROUND From a mechanistic standpoint, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may further disturb cardiovascular homeostasis in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). OBJECTIVE We sought to investigate if a standardized clinical diagnosis of OSA, in acute coronary syndrome patients, predicts the risk of cardiovascular events during hospitalization. METHODS In a prospective cohort study, a ...

long-term mechanical circulatory support is a life-saving technology while briding to heart transplantation. it increases the quality of life and preserves end-organ function for patients with  advanced heart failure. the number of patients with advanced heart failure scheduled for heart transplantation before comorbidities escalate is on the rise. however, the device function is complicated by...