Prevalence of predictive factors for obstructive sleep apnea in university students.

Objectives: To identify predictive factors for obstructive sleep apnea in university students.

Material And Methods: Analytical, observational, cross-sectional study, conducted from August 2018 to February 2019. 144 students of both genders, informed of purposes and procedures, signed consent forms to participate.

Reliability of Ultrasound Examination of Hyoid Bone Displacement Amplitude: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

In swallowing, the hyoid bone moves up and forward in response to the activation of suprahyoid muscles, opening the upper esophageal sphincter and aiding the airway protection mechanism. This displacement measure has been analyzed with ultrasound images because this method does not expose the patient to radiation, has a good cost-benefit ratio, and is safe for the patient. However, there is no consensus on the reliability of this ultrasound measure.