Publications by authors named "T Amis"
Purpose: To assess changes in sleep-related symptoms in patients with breast cancer, endometrial cancer and melanoma previously examined for sleep-related symptoms and the presence of PSG (polysomnography)-determined OSA, ≥ 3 years post-treatment; and to evaluate how CPAP treatment affects sleep-related symptoms in patients previously diagnosed with OSA.
Methods: Patients initially recruited from breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and melanoma follow-up clinics at Westmead Hospital (Sydney, Australia) participated in this questionnaire-based study. Demographic and change in cancer status data were collected at follow-up.
Increased intrapulmonary shunt and alveolar dead space post-COVID-19.
J Appl Physiol (1985)
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates respiratory issues in patients recovering from COVID-19, focusing on increased intrapulmonary shunt (Q/Q) and alveolar dead space (V/V) following severe illness compared to those with mild to moderate cases.
- Out of 59 unvaccinated patients, it was found that a significant percentage exhibited abnormal Q/Q and V/V values, with only 14% showing normal levels.
- The findings suggest that age and previous severity of illness are predictors for worsening respiratory metrics, indicating that pulmonary issues may persist long after recovery from COVID-19.
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may increase stroke risk; retinal arteriolar (central retinal arteriolar equivalent, CRAE) diameter narrowing and/or retinal venular (central retinal venule equivalent, CRVE) widening may predict stroke. We examined relationships between sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and CRAE and CRVE and in a diabetes-free sleep clinic cohort.
Methods: Patients for SDB assessment were recruited (Main Group, n = 264, age: 58.
Background And Aims: For cancer patients, comorbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) poses additional risk to their surgical/anaesthetic outcomes, quality of life, and survival. However, OSA screening is not well-established in oncology settings. We tested two screening tools (STOP-Bang questionnaire [SBQ] and the at-home monitoring device, ApneaLink™Air), for predicting polysomnography (PSG) confirmed OSA in post-treatment cancer patients.
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