Effect of linearly polarized microwaves on nanomorphology of calcium carbonate mineralization using peptides.

Microwaves are used for diverse applications such as mobile phones, ovens, and therapy devices. However, there are few reports on the effects of microwaves on diseases other than cancer, and on physiological processes. Here, we focused on CaCO mineralization as a model of biomineralization and attempted to elucidate the effect of microwaves on CaCO mineralization using peptides.

Hypoglossal nerve trunk stimulation: electromyography findings during drug-induced sleep endoscopy: a case report.

Background: Literature has demonstrated hypoglossal nerve stimulation to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea nonadherent to positive airway pressure therapy. However, the recommended criteria for patient selection are still unable to identify all the unresponsive patients, highlighting the need for improved understanding about hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea.

Case Presentation: A 48-year-old Caucasian male patient with obstructive sleep apnea had been successfully treated with electrical stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve trunk, documented by level 1 polysomnography data.

Myofunctional assessment for obstructive sleep apnea and the association with patterns of upper airway collapse: a preliminary study.

Objectives: To organize an assessment instrument with questionnaires and myofunctional orofacial/oropharyngeal assessment for OSA patients and correlate it with the upper airway obstructive site detected during drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE).

Material And Methods: 29 OSA patients aged 22-65 years with an indication to undergo DISE to evaluate an alternative treatment to PAP and signed the consent form. Patients over 65 years old with maxillofacial deficiency and BMI>30 were excluded.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: characterization of the obstructive site and type of collapse.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete collapse of the pharynx, followed by decreased oxyhemoglobin saturation and frequent arousals. It is regarded as a public health issue with important night and day symptoms that impact life quality. Its effects are associated with the areas of competence of Speech and Language Pathologists.

Scientific production of Brazilian speech language pathologists in sleep medicine.

Introduction: Previous diagnosis and intervention in patients with sleep-disordered breathing involves several health professionals. Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) performance has been solidified through scientific production.

Objective: To describe the inclusion of Brazilian Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) in the field of sleep disorders, through the description of studies, scientific publications and participation in scientific events.