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Machine Listening for OSA Diagnosis: A Bayesian Meta-Analysis

Effects of the Combination of Pimavanserin and Atomoxetine on OSA Severity

Change in Sleep Quality Associated With Adaptive Servoventilation for Central Sleep Apnea

Impact of Exclusive Mouth Route and Lateral Position on the Efficacy of Oronasal CPAP to Treat OSA in Patients With OSA Adapted to Oronasal Mask

CHEST^® PULMONARY

Receipt of Weight Management Services Among Patients With OSA and Obesity

Sleep Parameters of Breathing and Cognitive Function in a Diverse Hispanic/Latino Cohort

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Does Tirzepatide Affect Clinical Outcomes in Individuals With OSA and Obesity?

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CHEST JOURNAL PODCAST

Gender Differences in Outcomes of Ambulatory and Hospitalized Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Nathan C. Nowalk, MD; Babak Mokhlesi, MD, FCCP; Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP (moderator)

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RESPIRATORY-RELATED SLEEP DISORDERS SECTION

Improving Compliance in NIV for COPD
NIV is vital for patients with COPD with hypercapnic respiratory failure, and success often depends on overcoming patient intolerance.

HOME-BASED MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND NEUROMUSCULAR SECTION

Practical Applications of the New CMS National Coverage Determination Guidelines for Noninvasive Ventilation in COPD
Many durable medical equipment companies have already started applying the new NIPPV criteria, so it is important for clinicians to become familiar with the changes.

NONRESPIRATORY SLEEP SECTION

Oral Medications for Sleep in Nonintubated ICU Patients and Their Impact on Delirium
Clinicians rank pharmacologic sleep aids for nonintubated patients in the ICU, beginning with those that have the strongest evidence for safety and efficacy.

SLEEP STRATEGIES

OSA and the Alzheimer’s Continuum
As early intervention becomes a priority in Alzheimer’s disease prevention, sleep disorders such as OSA are being investigated as modifiable risk factors.

Reexamining Treatment for RLS: What Do the New AASM Guidelines Teach Us?
The key clinical takeaway from the new guidelines is that dopamine agonists are no longer first-line therapy for RLS, and gabapentinoids should be used as primary therapy for most patients.

CHEST PHYSICIAN^®

Coping Styles Linked to Cognitives Complaints in OSA
The findings suggest clinicians should look beyond sleep apnea and mood symptoms when evaluating cognitive complaints.

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