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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2024

Pharmacological interventions for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Jin Liu, Xiaolan Yang, Guangcai Li, Peijun Liu

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Article in Frontiers in medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5citing papers in PubMed
2.9field-weighted citation impact, top 9% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Review
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  3. Neuro-Ophthalmological Disorders Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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  5. Patient centered outcomes of transoral robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea: a retrospective analysis.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jin Liu *Department of Central Hospital of Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.
Xiaolan Yang *Department of Pediatrics, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi City, China.
Guangcai LiDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi City, China.
Peijun LiuDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Enshi City, China.
The Central Hospital of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture · CNHubei University of Medicine · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) affects 13-33% of males and 6-9% of females globally and poses significant treatment challenges, including poor adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and residual excessive sleepiness (RES). This review aims to elucidate the emerging interest in pharmacological treatments for OSAS, focusing on recent advancements in this area. A thorough analysis of extensive clinical trials involving various drugs, including selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors, selective norepinephrine inhibitors, combined antimuscarinic agents, and orexin agonists, was conducted. These trials focused on ameliorating respiratory metrics and enhancing sleep quality in individuals affected by OSAS. The studied pharmacological agents showed potential in improving primary outcomes, notably the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and the Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS). These improvements suggest enhanced sleep quality and symptom management in OSAS patients. With a deeper understanding of OSAS, pharmacological interventions are emerging as a promising direction for its effective management. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of drug research in OSAS, highlighting the potential of these treatments in addressing the disorder's complex challenges.

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PMID38495117
PMCPMC10943699
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