Recurrent Cyanotic Spells In An Octogenarian,
2023
Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong
Recurrent Cyanotic Spells In An Octogenarian, Chin Tong Kwok, Chun Kit Wong
Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology
We report rare case of an octogenarian who, after years of diagnostic delay, was found to have a patent foramen ovale, and due to an ascending aortic aneurysm that anatomically facilitated right-to-left shunt, presenting with life-threatening cyanotic attacks. The characteristic orthodeoxia-platypnea syndrome and high alveolar arterial gradient hint to the diagnosis. She was eventually treated successfully with urgent percutaneous PFO closure. Routine ordering of a transthoracic echocardiogram, without agitated saline injection under provocation maneuvers, may not be sufficient to rule out shunts.
What Are We Missing In Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Clinical Evaluation? Review Of Official Guidelines,
2023
Otorhinolaryngology Department Hospital Quironsalud Marbella. Spain
What Are We Missing In Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Clinical Evaluation? Review Of Official Guidelines, Eduardo J. Correa, Carlos O´Connor-Reina, Laura Rodriguez-Alcalá, Diego M. Conti, Alberto Rabino, Peter M. Baptista, Maria-Teresa Garcia-Iriarte, Guillermo Plaza
International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy
Purpose: This article presents a narrative review of current recommendations for the clinical evaluation and management of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to identify points missing from a myofunctional perspective.
Methods: The authors reviewed current official guidelines for adult patients with OSA, searching clinical evaluation and treatment recommendations for myofunctional therapy.
Results: None of the current guidelines for evaluation of adult OSA recommend performing a myofunctional evaluation. Only two guidelines consider myofunctional therapy (MFT) as a treatment modality for adult patients with OSA.
Conclusion: Despite the role of the pharyngeal dilator muscles as an …
Advances And Updates On Open-Access Publishing By The Ijom,
2022
IAOM
Advances And Updates On Open-Access Publishing By The Ijom, Nancy Pearl Solomon
International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy
An online, open-access, no-fee model of the International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy (IJOM) was established in December 2020 and includes all archived articles back to the journal’s origin in 1975. While aiming to increase content for the journal, the Editorial Review Board (ERB) has also been diligent about maintaining high standards for publication. This note From the Editor highlights recent publications, conference proceedings, and special issues. It also lists updates and challenges in terms of policies and practices. The IJOM remains both a traditional association-supported journal and is on the cutting edge of open-access publishing.
The Spectral Sensitivity Of Human Circadian Phase Resetting And Melatonin Suppression To Light Changes Dynamically With Light Duration,
2022
Harvard Medical School
The Spectral Sensitivity Of Human Circadian Phase Resetting And Melatonin Suppression To Light Changes Dynamically With Light Duration, Melissa A. St Hilaire, María L. Ámundadóttir, Shadab A. Rahman, Shantha M. W. Rajaratnam, Melanie Rüger, George C. Brainard, Charles A. Czeisler, Marilyne Andersen, Joshua J. Gooley, Steven W. Lockley
Department of Neurology Faculty Papers
Human circadian, neuroendocrine, and neurobehavioral responses to light are mediated primarily by melanopsin-containing intrinsically-photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) but they also receive input from visual photoreceptors. Relative photoreceptor contributions are irradiance- and duration-dependent but results for long-duration light exposures are limited. We constructed irradiance-response curves and action spectra for melatonin suppression and circadian resetting responses in participants exposed to 6.5-h monochromatic 420, 460, 480, 507, 555, or 620 nm light exposures initiated near the onset of nocturnal melatonin secretion. Melatonin suppression and phase resetting action spectra were best fit by a single-opsin template with lambdamax at 481 and 483 …
Tonsillectomy In Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.,
2022
Children's Mercy Hospital
Tonsillectomy In Children With 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome., Jill M. Arganbright, Paul Bryan Hankey, Meghan Tracy, Srivats Narayanan, Janelle R. Noel-Macdonnell Phd, David G. Ingram Md
Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers
Tonsillectomy is one of the most common procedures performed in children, however there are currently no published studies evaluating tonsillectomy in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS). With this study, our goal was to investigate the indications, efficacy, and complications of tonsillectomy in a pediatric cohort of patients with 22q11DS. This is a retrospective chart review of patients in our 22q Center's repository. Inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of 22q11DS and a history of tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy. Data collected included: indications for tonsillectomy, preoperative and postoperative polysomnography (PSG) results, and surgical complications. In total, 33 patients were included. Most common …
Proceedings Of The 2022 Iaom Convention,
2022
International Association of Orofacial Myology
Proceedings Of The 2022 Iaom Convention, International Association Of Orofacial Myology
International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy
The International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) held its 2022 Convention in Kansas City, Missouri from October 21 - 23. The Proceedings of the Convention contain abstracts and summaries of podium and poster presentations.
Nasal Surgery Versus Pharyngeal Surgery In The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea,
2022
PROF. DR. DORIN HOCIOTĂ INSTITUTE OF PHONOAUDIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONAL ENT SURGERY, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Nasal Surgery Versus Pharyngeal Surgery In The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Ruxandra Oana Alius, Viorel Zainea, Catalina Voiosu, Irina Gabriela Ionita, Andreea Rusescu, Oana Denisa Balalau, Catalin Alius, Raluca Oana Pulpa, Razvan Hainarosie
Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences
The endemic spread of obesity and unhealthy behaviors of modern society led to revisiting the real prevalence related to obstructive sleep apnea. Recent data support a paradigm shift towards individually tailored treatments which include functional surgery of the upper airways. This paper presents the results of a randomized interventional, prospective study on 68 patients referred by the general practitioner for obstructive sleep apnea. The eligible cohort consisted of 28 patients who were offered functional surgery for definitive relief of obstructive symptoms. After topographic diagnosis of the obstruction site and grading of the severity of the obstructive sleep apnea, the eligible …
What? Is Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Linked To Multiple Sclerosis?,
2022
University of Louisville
What? Is Epstein–Barr Virus Infection Linked To Multiple Sclerosis?, Asha Mahajan, Steven B Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Do You Know The Pathophysiology Of Cytokine Storm During Covid-19?,
2022
University of Louisville
Do You Know The Pathophysiology Of Cytokine Storm During Covid-19?, Shameera Shaik Masthan, Deekshitha Turaka, Ahmed Abdelhaleem, Mounica Vorla, Steven B. Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Efficacy Of Chinese Medicine Therapies On Insomnia Associated With Coronary Heart Disease:A Network Meta-Analysis,
2022
1.Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
2.Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
Efficacy Of Chinese Medicine Therapies On Insomnia Associated With Coronary Heart Disease:A Network Meta-Analysis, Yawei Zheng, Lifei Wu, Xingxing Zhang, Dongmei Gu, Siqi Zhang, Ming Liu, Zhuyuan Fang
General Practice in China
BackgroundCoronary heart disease(CHD) with insomnia can be called a "psycho-cardiological disease", and the persistent existence of insomnia can induce the onset of CHD or aggravate the development of the condition. In recent years, there have been continuous reports on TCM treatment of CHD with insomnia, but the sample size is small and the relevant evidence-based evaluation is insufficient. ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy of Chinese medicine therapies and sedative hypnotic drugs on insomnia associated with CHD. MethodsDatabases including CNKI, CBM, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, VIP, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBase and Cochrane Library were searched from inception to September …
Proceedings Of The 2022 Icap Conference,
2022
International Association of Orofacial Myology
Proceedings Of The 2022 Icap Conference, International Consortium Of Ankylofrenula Professionals
International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy
The International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professional (ICAP) held its 2022 Conference in Vancouver, Canada from September 1 to 4, 2022, titled ‘Untangling Ankylofrenula: Collaborative Approaches to Best Practice Management’. The Conference Proceedings includes abstracts and summaries of plenary, concurrent, lightning and virtual presentations.
What About Anosmia From Covid-19 ?,
2022
University of Louisville
What About Anosmia From Covid-19 ?, Sharanya S E Santhi, Sara Elnour, Steven B Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Treating Cytokine Storm In Patients With Covid-19,
2022
University of Louisville
Treating Cytokine Storm In Patients With Covid-19, Ahmed Abdelhaleem, Deekshitha Turaka, Shameera Shaik Masthan, Steven B Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Correlates Of Rem Sleep Without Atonia In Dream Enactment Behavior Associated With Parkinson’S Disease, Medication Use And Obstructive Sleep Apnea,
2022
Thomas Jefferson University
Correlates Of Rem Sleep Without Atonia In Dream Enactment Behavior Associated With Parkinson’S Disease, Medication Use And Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Abigail Quintos, Rohin Saroya, Nisha Bagchi, Ritu G. Grewal
Student Papers & Posters
METHODS: We did a retrospective review of medical records and polysomnographic (PSG) data of patients with dream enactment behavior (DEB) from 2015 to 2020. REM sleep without atonia (RSWA) was scored according to the AASM rules, and %RSWA was calculated.
RESULTS: Thirty-six patients with DEB were analyzed. Recursive partitioning algorithm was used to determine the %RSWA that correlated with the presence or absence of Parkinson’s disease (PD). RSWA >=20% was present in 11 patients, and had the highest correlation with PD (9/11). RSWA of 2.1% to 19.9% was present in 10 patients, and had modest correlation with PD (3/10). RSWA= …
Covid-19 Case Complicated With Organizing Pneumonia And Pneumothorax: Correspondence,
2022
Orlando VA
Covid-19 Case Complicated With Organizing Pneumonia And Pneumothorax: Correspondence, Hammad A. Bhatti, Minh Q. Ho
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Covid-19, Vaccination, And Heart Transplantation,
2022
University of Louisville
Covid-19, Vaccination, And Heart Transplantation, Forest W. Arnold
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Behavioral Parent Training For Adhd And Sleep: A Dream Pair,
2022
Children's Mercy Hospital
Behavioral Parent Training For Adhd And Sleep: A Dream Pair, Whitney Rolling
Research Days
Background: Estimates for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid sleep disorders range from 25-75% (4,5,10). Among childhood sleep disorders, behavioral insomnia is one of the most common, with the treatment of choice being behavioral parent training (BPT) (4). BPT therefore is a common treatment element for both sleep disturbance and ADHD and presents a unique opportunity for more holistic pediatric care.
Objectives/Goal: Our objective was to implement and evaluate a behavioral sleep intervention in an ADHD behavioral parent training (BPT) program. Goals of the intervention were to decrease behavioral sleep symptoms, increase sleep duration, and decrease ADHD impairment.
Methods/Design: …
Sotrovimab: Neutralizing Antibody To Combat Covid-19,
2022
Menoufia University
Sotrovimab: Neutralizing Antibody To Combat Covid-19, Aya Allam, Steven Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Are Antipyretic Medications Compatible With Sars-Cov-2 Vaccines?,
2022
University of Louisville
Are Antipyretic Medications Compatible With Sars-Cov-2 Vaccines?, Sharanya S E Santhi, Niguma Rayamajhi, Steven B Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.
Mucormycosis: Covid-19 And Corticosteroids,
2022
Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society Medical College
Mucormycosis: Covid-19 And Corticosteroids, Mittal Savaliya, Nivedita Jha, Steven B Lippmann
The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections
No abstract provided.