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Sleep and cardiometabolic comorbidities in the obstructive sleep apnoea-COPD ov...
van Zeller, M; Basoglu, OK; Verbraecken, J; Lombardi, C; McNicholas, WT; Pepin, JL; Steiropoulos, P; Sliwinski, P; Correia, D; Bonsignore, MRAim The impact of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)-COPD overlap syndrome (OVS) on sleep quality and cardiovascular outcomes has not been fully explored. We aimed to compare clinical and polysomnographic characteristics of patients with OVS versus patients with OSA, and to explore pathophysiological links between OVS and comorbidities. Study design and methods This cross-sectional analysis initially included data ...
European Respiratory Society statement on sleep apnoea, sleepiness and driving ...
Bonsignore, MR; Randerath, W; Schiza, S; Verbraecken, J; Elliott, MW; Riha, R; Barbe, F; Bouloukaki, I; Castrogiovanni, A; Deleanu, O; Gonçalves, MObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is highly prevalent and is a recognised risk factor for motor vehicle accidents (MVA). Effective treatment with continuous positive airway pressure has been associated with a normalisation of this increased accident risk. Thus, many jurisdictions have introduced regulations restricting the ability of OSA patients from driving until effectively treated. However, uncertainty prevail...
New rules on driver licensing for patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: EU Di...
Bonsignore, MR; Randerath, W; Riha, R; Smyth, D; Gratziou, C; Goncalves, M; McNicholas, WT