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Weight status, heart rate variability and quality-of-life in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Lee LA, Lin WN, Hsin LJ, Hu RS, Fang TJ, Li HY, Chuang HH. Lee LA, et al. Pediatr Res. 2026 Jun 10. doi: 10.1038/s41390-026-05079-0. Online ahead of print. Pediatr Res. 2026. PMID: 42270809
BACKGROUND: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with autonomic dysfunction and impaired quality-of-life (QoL). ...IMPACT: Overweight and obesity significantly exacerbate autonomic dysfunction in children with obstructive sle …
BACKGROUND: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with autonomic dysfunction and impaired qualit …
[Polysomnographic and clinical characteristics analysis of children with different types of malocclusion].
He ZZ, Lyu CX, Yang XP, Liu Y, He H, Chen X. He ZZ, et al. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026 May 7;61(5):553-559. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20260206-00087. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2026. PMID: 42270302 Chinese.
We compared the differences in various PSG indicators such as obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI), sleep efficiency (SE), proportion of rapid eye movement sleep (REM), respiratory-related micro-arousal index, and average and maximum heart rates dur …
We compared the differences in various PSG indicators such as obstructive apnea-hypopnea index (OAHI), sleep efficiency …
KCNK9 Imprinting Syndrome.
Zadeh N, Deardorff M, Cousin M, Graham JM Jr. Zadeh N, et al. 2017 Mar 23 [updated 2026 Jun 11]. In: Adam MP, Bick S, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Amemiya A, editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993–2026. 2017 Mar 23 [updated 2026 Jun 11]. In: Adam MP, Bick S, Mirzaa GM, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Amemiya A, editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993–2026. PMID: 28333430 Free Books & Documents. Review.
Rarer findings can include decreased lacrimation and corneal dryness, seizures, sleep disturbance (both central and obstructive apnea have been reported), transient neonatal hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinemia that typically resolves, behavioral abnormalitie …
Rarer findings can include decreased lacrimation and corneal dryness, seizures, sleep disturbance (both central and obstructive …
The great awakening: A 15-year bibliometric analysis of the global surge in sleep research.
Ishikura IA, Porcacchia AS, Tufik S, Andersen ML. Ishikura IA, et al. Sleep Breath. 2026 Jun 10;30(3):184. doi: 10.1007/s11325-026-03733-9. Sleep Breath. 2026. PMID: 42268479
PURPOSES: To conduct a longitudinal bibliometric analysis of sleep-related research output across 6 major health disciplines and to identify the specific sleep variables most explored within these fields. ...Total publication volume of each journal, relative percent …
PURPOSES: To conduct a longitudinal bibliometric analysis of sleep-related research output across 6 major health disciplines and to i …
A multilevel CPAP support strategy implemented within a large stroke clinical trial (sleep SMART).
Brown DL, Durmer JS, Aloia M, Hankla RM, Novitski K, Sickler JB, Considine S, Delacroix E, Ong JC, Baran AS, Anderson CS, Bravata DM, Yaggi HK, Durkalski-Mauldin V, Chervin RD. Brown DL, et al. Front Sleep. 2026 May 25;5:1832143. doi: 10.3389/frsle.2026.1832143. eCollection 2026. Front Sleep. 2026. PMID: 42266869 Free PMC article.
Herein, we describe the CPAP support program devised and implemented within the largest CPAP trial to date in patients with recent acute stroke, the Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial (Sleep SMART). METHODS: We developed a comprehensive, primarily remote …
Herein, we describe the CPAP support program devised and implemented within the largest CPAP trial to date in patients with recent acute str …
Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a higher 28-day incidence of venous thromboembolism and stroke after total hip arthroplasty.
Fowler C, Tlimat A, Kaelber DC, Tan KS, Bliwise DL, Collop NA, Pastores SM, Auckley DH. Fowler C, et al. Sleep Breath. 2026 Jun 9;30(3):181. doi: 10.1007/s11325-026-03657-4. Sleep Breath. 2026. PMID: 42262663
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition that is strongly associated with significant cardiovascular comorbidities and a predictor of poor outcomes, particularly in the postsurgical population. ...
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent condition that is strongly associated with significant cardiov …
Trapped Between Fatigue and Feelings: How Paediatric OSAS Affects Physical Activity and Emotion Recognition.
Esposito M, Ruberto M, Nucci L, Umano GR, Messina G, Femiano F, Gnazzo M, Costanza C, Gallai B, Carotenuto M. Esposito M, et al. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2026 Jun 1:1. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2026.2567. Online ahead of print. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2026. PMID: 42261620 Free article.
AIM: To investigate emotion recognition abilities in paediatric patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and explore related neurocognitive alterations. ...These findings support the need for early diagnosis and treatment to mitigat …
AIM: To investigate emotion recognition abilities in paediatric patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea syn …
Single-cell and repertoire profiling reveals immune remodelling in paediatric upper airway: insights from adenoid hypertrophy.
Wang C, Pan Y, Han X, Sun K, Li J, Lu Y, Yu Z. Wang C, et al. Clin Transl Immunology. 2026 Jun 5;15(6):e70101. doi: 10.1002/cti2.70101. eCollection 2026. Clin Transl Immunology. 2026. PMID: 42255100 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: To characterise the immune cellular landscape and paired B-cell and T-cell receptor repertoires of hypertrophic adenoids in children with obstructive sleep apnoea. METHODS: We performed 10x Genomics 5' single-cell RNA sequencing with paired V(D)J …
OBJECTIVES: To characterise the immune cellular landscape and paired B-cell and T-cell receptor repertoires of hypertrophic adenoids in chil …
Vitamin B12 toxicity secondary to post-bariatric supplementation: a case report on presentation and literature review.
Alhomaidi YA, Algethami N, Almasoud A, Almuhaimeed S, Alshahrani A. Alhomaidi YA, et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2026 May 11;138(6):2137-2140. doi: 10.1097/RC9.0000000000000441. eCollection 2026 Jun. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2026. PMID: 42253685 Free PMC article.
CASE PRESENTATION: A 43-year-old male with obstructive sleep apnea underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 38. ...
CASE PRESENTATION: A 43-year-old male with obstructive sleep apnea underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with an in …
Assessing subtle brain injury related to cognitive impairment in obese pediatric obstructive sleep apnea using 3D MRI texture analysis.
Tafreshi S, Sare D, Rus A, Narang I, Kassner A. Tafreshi S, et al. Sci Rep. 2026 Jun 6. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-56328-5. Online ahead of print. Sci Rep. 2026. PMID: 42251125 Free article.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequent complication of childhood obesity associated with neurocognitive impairment. ...These results highlight 3D TA as a sensitive, clinically accessible method for detecting subtle brain changes in pediatric obesi …
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a frequent complication of childhood obesity associated with neurocognitive impairment …
Using personal mobile technology to identify obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome (UPLOAD).
Katz SL, Shamsi R, Bijelić V, Barrowman N, Pothos M, Nair A, Dupuis A, Dussah N, Seguin E, Munro N, Barwell T, Leitman AR, Ersu R. Katz SL, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Jun 4;146:109070. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109070. Online ahead of print. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42250439
BACKGROUND: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but access to polysomnography (PSG), the diagnostic gold standard, is limited and current screening tools have poor accuracy in this population. ...Children with …
BACKGROUND: Children with Down syndrome (DS) are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but access to polysomn …
Sleep-related breathing disorders beyond infancy following open spina bifida repair.
Lee D, Del Cid-Linares D, Van Speybroeck A, Smith KA, Chmait RH, Keens TG, Ward SLD, Perez IA. Lee D, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2026 Jun 6;185(7):476. doi: 10.1007/s00431-026-07141-9. Eur J Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 42250124 Free PMC article.
Before 1 year of age, 19/34 had central sleep apnea (CSA), 33/34 had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and 30/34 required supplemental oxygen. ...What is Known: Infants with prenatally or postnatally repaired open spina bifida have sleep-re …
Before 1 year of age, 19/34 had central sleep apnea (CSA), 33/34 had obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and 30 …
Mediating effects of postoperative complications in children with high-risk obstructive apnea following adenotonsillectomy.
Gupta A, Gedamu H, Kou YF, Liu C, Wang C, Chorney S, F Johnson R. Gupta A, et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 May 30;207:112877. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112877. Online ahead of print. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 42242175
BACKGROUND: Pediatric patients with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) are at increased risk for postoperative complications. ...Identifying these mediating factors can guide risk stratification and targeted inte …
BACKGROUND: Pediatric patients with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT) a …
Late diagnosis of RAPSN mutation-associated congenital myasthenic syndrome with obstructive sleep apnea in a 5-year-old girl.
Kurian GS, Frio TR, Ruchonnet-Métrailler I, Fluss J. Kurian GS, et al. BMC Pediatr. 2026 Jun 3. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-07014-y. Online ahead of print. BMC Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 42237298 Free article.
Due to the complaints of excessive night-time snoring, overnight polygraphies (PG) were performed, revealing obstructive sleep-apnoea secondary to oropharyngeal muscle weakness. Symptomatic treatment with pyridostigmine, including a night-time dose, was follo …
Due to the complaints of excessive night-time snoring, overnight polygraphies (PG) were performed, revealing obstructive sleep …
Tonsil surgery is an effective treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea irrespective of underlying comorbidities.
Virkkunen J, Kirjavainen T, Nokso-Koivisto J, Sakki AJ. Virkkunen J, et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 Jul;206:112883. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112883. Epub 2026 Jun 1. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 42229113 Free article.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of tonsil surgery in managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with comorbidities predisposing to OSA. METHODS: Children under 16 years of age with comorbidities who underwent tonsil surgery for OSA and had bo …
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of tonsil surgery in managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with c …
Anesthetic considerations for ambulatory and office-based otolaryngologic surgery.
Alrassi J, Song PC, Chinthareddy VR, Shapiro FE. Alrassi J, et al. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2026 May 27. doi: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000001666. Online ahead of print. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2026. PMID: 42228496
Preoperative assessment should evaluate airway history, anatomic accessibility, and comorbid conditions such as obesity and obstructive sleep apnea. Evidence supports opioid-sparing analgesic strategies and selective postoperative monitoring to facilitate saf …
Preoperative assessment should evaluate airway history, anatomic accessibility, and comorbid conditions such as obesity and obstructive …
Midface Advancement Surgery and Its Effects on Upper Airway Function and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Status in Children With Syndromic Craniosynostosis: A Systematic Review.
Fitriana F, Hariri F, Sng JHT, Ruslin M. Fitriana F, et al. J Craniofac Surg. 2026 Jun 2. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000012866. Online ahead of print. J Craniofac Surg. 2026. PMID: 42228493
The inclusion criteria were limited to the involving pediatric patients with SC undergoing midface advancement with preoperative and postoperative evaluation of airway and OSA status. ...
The inclusion criteria were limited to the involving pediatric patients with SC undergoing midface advancement with preoperative and …
Sleep spindle density increases in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea after 6 months of treatment: a longitudinal study.
Álvarez-Ruiz-Larrinaga A, Ullate J, D'Rozario AL, Kim JW, Mullins AE, Grunstein RR, Pía C, Egea-Santaolalla C, Gozal D, Durán-Cantolla J, Comas M. Álvarez-Ruiz-Larrinaga A, et al. Sci Rep. 2026 May 30. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-50660-6. Online ahead of print. Sci Rep. 2026. PMID: 42218204 Free article.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) disrupts sleep structure and alters NREM sleep microarchitecture, including reductions in sleep spindle activity. Given the central role of sleep spindles in sleep continuity and neurophysiologi …
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) disrupts sleep structure and alters NREM sleep microarchitecture, including …
Breathing challenges in achondroplasia: a comprehensive review of pediatric respiratory complications.
Fasoli V, Mariani A, Chironi F, Lelii M, Madini B, Andrenacci B, Rocchi A, Bedeschi MF, Gaffuri M, Pluderi M, Patria MF. Fasoli V, et al. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2026 May 14:S1526-0542(26)00044-8. doi: 10.1016/j.prrv.2026.05.003. Online ahead of print. Paediatr Respir Rev. 2026. PMID: 42215325 Review.
Respiratory complications are frequent and represent a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), encompassing obstructive (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA), is the most prevalent respiratory complication with …
Respiratory complications are frequent and represent a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) …
Tympanocentesis or not? A prospective cohort study for obstructive sleep apnea children in conjunction with asymptomatic otitis media with effusion.
Yao J, Jin T, Huang A, Wang Z, Zhang Z, Hu L. Yao J, et al. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 May 12;13:1706426. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1706426. eCollection 2026. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026. PMID: 42205832 Free PMC article.
This prospective cohort study explored an individualized approach for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with asymptomatic otitis media with effusion (OME). The study compared the outcomes of tympanocentesis and watchful waiting in pediatri …
This prospective cohort study explored an individualized approach for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in childre …
Implementation of long-term noninvasive positive airway pressure therapy in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis of acceptance and adherence.
Laratta CR, Moore L, Kirkland SW, Essel NOM, Campbell SM, Jen R, MacLean JE, Pendharkar SR, Rowe BH. Laratta CR, et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2026 May 27;35(180):250231. doi: 10.1183/16000617.0231-2025. Print 2026 Apr. Eur Respir Rev. 2026. PMID: 42203234 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Long-term noninvasive positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is an effective, albeit complex, intervention for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and/or chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmona …
BACKGROUND: Long-term noninvasive positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is an effective, albeit complex, intervention for obstructive …
Home CPAP/NIV in pediatric patients: which disorders?
Khirani S, Griffon L, Amaddeo A, Baudin F, Bierme P, Taytard J, Stremler N, Baravalle-Einaudi M, Mazenq J, Ioan I, Schweitzer C, Lampin ME, Bergounioux J, Mbieleu B, Rubinsztajn R, Sigur E, Labouret G, Becourt A, Hullo E, Pin I, Bui S, Galodé F, Menard J, Moreau J, Renoux MC, Matecki S, Lavadera ML, Heyman R, Pomedio M, Le Clainche L, Bokov P, Dudoignon B, Masson A, Hangard P, Menetrey C, Gachelin E, Perisson C, Pervillé A, Gourdan P, Giovannini-Chami L, Fleurence E, Barzic A, Cros P, Ollivier M, Coutier L, Aubertin G, Fauroux B; NIV Group of the French Society of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy (Société Pédiatrique de Pneumologie et Allergologie (SP2A)). Khirani S, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Sep;145:109035. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109035. Epub 2026 May 25. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42202500 Free article.
BACKGROUND: The 2019 French national survey showed that 1447 children were treated with long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV). Data about the pediatric disorders that require CPAP or NIV are scarce. The aim of the study was t …
BACKGROUND: The 2019 French national survey showed that 1447 children were treated with long-term continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) …
Objective sleep parameters in children with nocturnal enuresis: a scoping review of polysomnographic evidence.
Hougaard NB, Borg B, Jørgensen CS, Kamperis K. Hougaard NB, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2026 May 27;185(6):440. doi: 10.1007/s00431-026-07104-0. Eur J Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 42201571 Review.
Findings on sleep architecture in children with NE were heterogeneous. Several studies reported alterations in sleep stage distribution, including reduced slow-wave sleep, whereas others found no differences compared with controls. ...Some studies suggested a …
Findings on sleep architecture in children with NE were heterogeneous. Several studies reported alterations in sleep stage dis …
Associations of Preoperative HMGB-1 and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index with Short-Term Behavioral Improvement After Adenotonsillectomy in Children with OSAHS.
Qin J, Zhang J, Ge M, Gu D, Liu Y, Bo J, Shen K, Qin J, Ma X. Qin J, et al. J Inflamm Res. 2026 May 21;19:599756. doi: 10.2147/JIR.S599756. eCollection 2026. J Inflamm Res. 2026. PMID: 42199628 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the association of High-Mobility Group Box-1 (HMGB-1) with behavioral improvement after obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) surgery in children during short-term follow-up. ...
OBJECTIVE: To explore the association of High-Mobility Group Box-1 (HMGB-1) with behavioral improvement after obstructive sleep …
Association between upper airway obstruction and pulmonary hypertension in children with Down syndrome.
Guy K, Isaiah A. Guy K, et al. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2026 May 26. doi: 10.1097/MCP.0000000000001287. Online ahead of print. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2026. PMID: 42199076
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) occurs in approximately 25% of children with DS and contributes to a 10% mortality rate within 3 years of diagnosis. Despite obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affecting up to 80% of children with DS, the specific contribution of upper …
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) occurs in approximately 25% of children with DS and contributes to a 10% mortality rate within 3 years of diagn …
Bridging Data, Semantics, and Clinical Reasoning: A Knowledge Graph Framework for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Geyer JD, Gong J, Cox PG, Henderson-Mitchell RJ, Gomez CR, Qureshi AI, Branch SG, Geisser SR, Carney PR. Geyer JD, et al. Children (Basel). 2026 Apr 27;13(5):602. doi: 10.3390/children13050602. Children (Basel). 2026. PMID: 42194128 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder with a variable presentation and often challenging diagnostic testing. ...Artificial intelligence (AI) modalities currently employed in pediatric sleep m …
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex disorder with a variable presentatio …
Pediatric OSA-Spectrum of the Disease and Opportunities for Personalized Interventions.
Tan HL, Kaditis A, Gozal D. Tan HL, et al. J Pers Med. 2026 May 12;16(5):259. doi: 10.3390/jpm16050259. J Pers Med. 2026. PMID: 42188354 Free PMC article. Review.
Pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing encompasses a wide spectrum of diagnostic clusters, including primary snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, mild, moderate, and severe obstructive sleep apnea, and obstructive h …
Pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing encompasses a wide spectrum of diagnostic clusters, including primary …
Sleeve Gastrectomy in Paediatric and Transition Age Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome: A 5-Year Longitudinal Study.
Aureli A, Carlomagno F, Crinò A, Bocchini S, Battaglia S, Camanni D, Ceriati E, Mariani M, Delli Noci S, Manco M, De Peppo F, Isidori AM, Cianfarani S, Fintini D. Aureli A, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026 May 25:dgag210. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgag210. Online ahead of print. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026. PMID: 42178926
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in paediatric and transition-age patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). DESIGN: Single-centre, longitudinal, retrospective cohort study. ...
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in paediatric and transition-age patients …
Long-Term Changes Following Orthopedic Mandibular Advancement Therapy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a 7-Year Follow-up Study.
Aydil SK, Kiyan E, Ersu R, Kilicoglu H, Sayar G, Capan E. Aydil SK, et al. Clin Oral Investig. 2026 May 25;30(6):247. doi: 10.1007/s00784-026-06926-4. Clin Oral Investig. 2026. PMID: 42178435 Free PMC article.
STUDY OBJECTIVES: To evaluate long-term changes in craniofacial morphology, upper airway dimensions, and sleep-related parameters following monoblock mandibular advancement therapy in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ...The percentage of RE …
STUDY OBJECTIVES: To evaluate long-term changes in craniofacial morphology, upper airway dimensions, and sleep-related parameters fol …
Association between autoimmune disease and obstructive sleep apnea in a pediatric population.
Sorrentino JM, Franz BS, Varavenkataraman G, Han T, Piccillo EM, Carr MM. Sorrentino JM, et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 Jul;206:112842. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112842. Epub 2026 May 2. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 42172808
OBJECTIVE: Autoimmune diseases (AD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) both involve systemic inflammation, though their relationship is unclear. This study evaluates the association between AD and OSA, identifies specific associated ADs, and examines tonsillec …
OBJECTIVE: Autoimmune diseases (AD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) both involve systemic inflammation, though their …
Adherence to International Guidelines in Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A National Survey among Brazilian Otolaryngologists.
Nobrega M, Carvalho D, Lubianca Neto JF. Nobrega M, et al. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 May 20;30(2):1-8. doi: 10.1055/a-2801-7896. eCollection 2026 Apr. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 42170606 Free PMC article.
Diagnostic criteria for acute bacterial tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea were analyzed, with 35% of respondents considering episode frequency a key criterion. ...
Diagnostic criteria for acute bacterial tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea were analyzed, with 35% of respondents …
Reliability of Home Sleep Apnea Test as a Diagnostic Modality in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea- a Systematic Review.
Zafar A, Roman U, Haseeb A, Akhtar T. Zafar A, et al. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026 May;61(5):e71674. doi: 10.1002/ppul.71674. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026. PMID: 42165382 Review.
BACKGROUND: The incidence of pediatric sleep disordered breathing has increased in the last decade because of many factors, such as childhood obesity, metabolic syndrome, and access to better diagnostic methods. ...CONCLUSIONS: Diagnosing sleep disordered bre …
BACKGROUND: The incidence of pediatric sleep disordered breathing has increased in the last decade because of many factors, su …
Overview of Sleep and Gender Differences.
Cherukuri CM, Padia H, Hassan F. Cherukuri CM, et al. Sleep Med Clin. 2026 Jun;21(2):165-171. doi: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2026.02.001. Epub 2026 Mar 26. Sleep Med Clin. 2026. PMID: 42161449 Review.
Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can affect sleep quality, with premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoria disorder linked to poor sleep and daytime fatigue. ...After menopause, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea increase …
Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can affect sleep quality, with premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoria disorder …
The triadic relationship between obesity, obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in children: a scoping review.
Beeldens J, Makhout S, Van Hoorenbeeck K, Verhulst S, Van Eyck A. Beeldens J, et al. Sleep Breath. 2026 May 20;30(3):166. doi: 10.1007/s11325-026-03714-y. Sleep Breath. 2026. PMID: 42159625 Review.
CONCLUSION: Key causative factors identified for the triad between pediatric obesity, OSA, and MASLD encompass adipocyte dysfunction, hypoxia-induced IR, and inflammation. ...
CONCLUSION: Key causative factors identified for the triad between pediatric obesity, OSA, and MASLD encompass adipocyte dysfunction, …
Clinical and genetic profile of achondroplasia: a descriptive study from a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia.
Alhuthil R, Aldayel A, AlHalees D, Murad S, Bin-Abbas B, Alsagheir A. Alhuthil R, et al. BMC Pediatr. 2026 May 19. doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-06937-w. Online ahead of print. BMC Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 42157165 Free article.
Developmental delay was observed in 54.5%, while neurological symptoms and hearing loss were each noted in 42.4%. Clinical suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was identified in 17/33 patients (51.5%), with 41.2% (7/17) requiring surgical intervention. …
Developmental delay was observed in 54.5%, while neurological symptoms and hearing loss were each noted in 42.4%. Clinical suspicion of o …
Lessons learned in outpatient initiation and prescription of paediatric APAP.
Nisbet LC, Mihai R, Verginis NC, Ellis K, Davey MJ, Nixon GM. Nisbet LC, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Sep;145:109016. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109016. Epub 2026 May 14. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42155310 Free article.
INTRODUCTION: Auto-titrating positive airway pressure (APAP) is increasingly used in children for treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea, with remote data monitoring used to assess initial pressure requirements. ...METHODS: Retrospective review of children com …
INTRODUCTION: Auto-titrating positive airway pressure (APAP) is increasingly used in children for treatment of obstructive sleep …
[Anesthesiological Concepts in Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery].
Riemer JE, Piegeler T. Riemer JE, et al. Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther. 2026 May;61(5):322-335. doi: 10.1055/a-2719-4280. Epub 2026 May 18. Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther. 2026. PMID: 42150547 Review. German.
Preoperative evaluation should focus on identifying obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which affects 3-5% of children and significantly increases the risk of respiratory complications. ...High-risk patients should be treated in specialized centers with …
Preoperative evaluation should focus on identifying obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which affects 3-5% of chil …
Night-to-night variability in respiratory outcomes from home sleep testing in children with suspected sleep-disordered breathing: a retrospective analysis using real-world data.
Tschopp S, Reist A, Borner U, Caversaccio M, Latzin P, Korten I. Tschopp S, et al. Sleep Breath. 2026 May 16;30(3):163. doi: 10.1007/s11325-026-03677-0. Sleep Breath. 2026. PMID: 42142179
PURPOSE: Pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is frequently diagnosed using single-night home sleep apnea testing (HSAT). ...Secondary outcomes included differences in other respiratory parameters and between-night accuracy in …
PURPOSE: Pediatric obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is frequently diagnosed using single-night home slee …
Ambulatory blood pressure abnormalities, obstructive sleep apnea, and end-organ damage in children with sickle cell disease.
S H, Puthukara A, Kumar A, Goyal A, Sharma T, Dhingra B, Chaudhary N, Malik S, Bhatt GC. S H, et al. Pediatr Nephrol. 2026 May 16. doi: 10.1007/s00467-026-07342-2. Online ahead of print. Pediatr Nephrol. 2026. PMID: 42142171
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of ambulatory blood pressure abnormalities, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and end-organ damage in these children and examine the relationship between these factors. ...A negative correlation was observed between …
This study aims to investigate the prevalence of ambulatory blood pressure abnormalities, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …
GLP-1/GIP dual agonist tirzepatide in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: mechanisms, evidence, and clinical perspectives.
Fang Q, Zhu Y, Rao M, Liu P. Fang Q, et al. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Apr 29;13:1752341. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1752341. eCollection 2026. Front Med (Lausanne). 2026. PMID: 42136855 Free PMC article. Review.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is closely associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction. ...Preliminary studies show promising reductions in body weight, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), and systemic inflammation, although long-term trials rema …
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is closely associated with obesity and metabolic dysfunction. ...Preliminary st …
Identifying High-Risk Children Safe for Same-Day Discharge After Tonsillectomy.
Ho A, Kou YF, Liu C, Wang CS, Lenes-Voit F, Chorney SR, Lee K, Ulualp S, Mitchell RB, Johnson RF. Ho A, et al. Laryngoscope. 2026 May 14. doi: 10.1002/lary.70629. Online ahead of print. Laryngoscope. 2026. PMID: 42135615
OBJECTIVE: Current guidelines recommend overnight admission for children with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity undergoing tonsillectomy, although most have uneventful postoperative courses. ...
OBJECTIVE: Current guidelines recommend overnight admission for children with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and …
Mean desaturation nadir values in children with sleep disordered breathing.
Kokoricha O, Rowbotham NJ, Prayle A, Yanney MP. Kokoricha O, et al. Arch Dis Child. 2026 May 14:archdischild-2025-329021. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2025-329021. Online ahead of print. Arch Dis Child. 2026. PMID: 42135024
INTRODUCTION: Sleep studies are recommended in children suspected to have severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) to stratify perioperative risk before adenotonsillectomy and to avoid unscheduled high-dependency unit admission. ...METHODS: We report the …
INTRODUCTION: Sleep studies are recommended in children suspected to have severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) …
Comparison of Speech Outcomes Following Furlow Z-Plasty Versus Pharyngeal Flap in the Primary Management of Submucous Cleft Palate.
Mokhtar J, Di Martino LG, Alhammadi F, Almarzooqi S, Mendonca DA, Rogers-Vizena CR, Ganske I, Meara JG. Mokhtar J, et al. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2026 May 14:10556656261445557. doi: 10.1177/10556656261445557. Online ahead of print. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2026. PMID: 42130402
ObjectiveTo evaluate comparative speech and surgical outcomes of Furlow Z-plasty (FZP) versus pharyngeal flap (P Flap) in the primary treatment of submucous cleft palate (SMCP).DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.SettingPubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, and CENTRAL were syst …
ObjectiveTo evaluate comparative speech and surgical outcomes of Furlow Z-plasty (FZP) versus pharyngeal flap (P Flap) in the primary treatm …
Comparative Study of Dexmedetomidine Administration Routes in Pediatric Patients Receiving Endoscopic Low-temperature Plasma Adenotonsillar Ablation.
Song K, Li L, Li P, Yan X, Zhao Y, Lu H, Liu Z. Song K, et al. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2026 Apr 22;25(3):330-344. doi: 10.18502/ijaai.v25i3.21256. Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2026. PMID: 42130140 Free article.
This study aimed to explore the effects of different dexmedetomidine (DEX) administration routes on anesthesia quality in pediatric patients undergoing endoscopic low-temperature plasma adenotonsillar ablation. We selected 120 children with obstructive sleep …
This study aimed to explore the effects of different dexmedetomidine (DEX) administration routes on anesthesia quality in pediatric p …
Normal polysomnography parameters in healthy children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Van Eyck A, de Caen G, Bokhaut J, Blinder H, Bouziotis J, Katz SL, Kaditis A, Verhulst S, Ersu R. Van Eyck A, et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2026 May 13;35(180):250224. doi: 10.1183/16000617.0224-2025. Print 2026 Apr. Eur Respir Rev. 2026. PMID: 42128488 Free PMC article. Review.
Meta-regression revealed age-related decrease in total sleep time (TST), sleep period time, TST in stage N3 and REM, number of sleep cycles, total arousals, total leg movements, periodic leg movement index, central apnoea index, apnoea-hypopnoea index (AHI), …
Meta-regression revealed age-related decrease in total sleep time (TST), sleep period time, TST in stage N3 and REM, number of …
Sleep-disordered breathing in children with neurodisabilities.
Vanhaverbeke K, Selçuk M, Ersu R, Tan HL. Vanhaverbeke K, et al. Eur Respir Rev. 2026 May 13;35(180):250281. doi: 10.1183/16000617.0281-2025. Print 2026 Apr. Eur Respir Rev. 2026. PMID: 42128483 Free PMC article. Review.
The prominence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children with neurodisabilities is increasingly becoming apparent. Patients can manifest not only obstructive sleep apnoea but also central sleep apnoea, nocturnal hypoxaemia and hypoventilat …
The prominence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children with neurodisabilities is increasingly becoming apparent. Patients can …
Long-term health outcomes of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: A 10-year multicenter cohort study.
Tseng JJ, Wang JJ, Lin MC, Chen ST. Tseng JJ, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Sep;145:109009. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.109009. Epub 2026 May 9. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42127725
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the long-term associations between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and multiple domains of child health and to examine potential differences according to surgical treatment. ...Adenotonsillectomy may be associated with r …
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the long-term associations between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and multiple …
Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Behavioral Symptoms in Pediatric Orthodontic Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.
But VM, Roșu SN, Bica CI, Vlasa A, Coman TM, Haddad CD, Stoica AM, Pacurar M, Elsaafin M. But VM, et al. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 29;15(9):3386. doi: 10.3390/jcm15093386. J Clin Med. 2026. PMID: 42123119 Free PMC article.
Background/Objectives: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including obstructive sleep apnea, is common in children and is associated with mouth breathing, snoring, and neurobehavioral disturbances. ...Parents completed a structured questionnaire on oral …
Background/Objectives: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), including obstructive sleep apnea, is common in childre …
Shift work and sleep quality, cardiovascular risk, and occupational safety among healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study.
Algharbi FH, Alquaimi M, Alsulayyim A, Algharbi M, Alshubrami Y, AlGharbi A, Alzahrani A, Alsubaiei M, Shanb A. Algharbi FH, et al. BMC Public Health. 2026 May 13. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-27696-4. Online ahead of print. BMC Public Health. 2026. PMID: 42121085 Free article.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between shift work and sleep quality and cardiovascular risk factors (primary outcomes), as well as perceived stress, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk, and self-reported occupational safety outcomes (secondary ou …
OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between shift work and sleep quality and cardiovascular risk factors (primary outcomes), as wel …
Obstructive sleep apnea and primary snoring in children are associated with oropharyngeal dysbiosis and a mild compositional imbalance in the gastrointestinal tract.
Hudson J, Akhand A, Nwe MT, Coffey MJ, van Dorst J, Chuang S, Ooi CY. Hudson J, et al. J Clin Sleep Med. 2026 May 12;22(1):76. doi: 10.1007/s44470-026-00058-y. J Clin Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42120611 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and primary snoring (PS) represent a spectrum of sleep-related breathing conditions. ...Together, these findings support a role of the microbiome as a possible mediator of comorbidities across the spectrum of …
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and primary snoring (PS) represent a spectrum of sleep-related breathi …
Acute Monoblastic Leukemia (AML-M5) Presenting As Tonsillar Hypertrophy: An Unusual ENT Presentation.
Fakhri NEH, Ryouni K, Mounia EA, Benajiba N. Fakhri NEH, et al. Cureus. 2026 Apr 9;18(4):e106709. doi: 10.7759/cureus.106709. eCollection 2026 Apr. Cureus. 2026. PMID: 42110008 Free PMC article.
We report the case of a nine-year-old boy with trisomy 21 who was referred to the otorhinolaryngology department for severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Clinical examination revealed marked bilateral tonsillar hypertrophy without associated signs …
We report the case of a nine-year-old boy with trisomy 21 who was referred to the otorhinolaryngology department for severe obstructive …
Effect of neuromuscular blockade on opioid consumption in high-risk children undergoing adenotonsillectomy: A randomized-controlled trial.
Efune PN, Nakonezny PA, Pinales P, Okanlawon P, Klatt CW, Meghani K, Zhang LJ, Foster SN, Poppino KF, Cerza SP, Szmuk P, Saynhalath R. Efune PN, et al. J Clin Anesth. 2026 Jun;112:112232. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2026.112232. Epub 2026 May 9. J Clin Anesth. 2026. PMID: 42107449 Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Protective reflexes like coughing occur frequently during pediatric adenotonsillectomy (AT) and are difficult to blunt with anesthetics, potentially leading to higher than necessary opioid administration. ...METHODS: We conducted a patient- and assessor-blinded …
BACKGROUND: Protective reflexes like coughing occur frequently during pediatric adenotonsillectomy (AT) and are difficult to blunt wi …
Efficacy of the twin-block appliance for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
Zhou X, Wang F, Fan M, Yang D, Chen Z, Hao C. Zhou X, et al. Sleep Breath. 2026 May 8;30(2):157. doi: 10.1007/s11325-026-03670-7. Sleep Breath. 2026. PMID: 42101711 Free PMC article. Review.
OBJECTIVE: To provide an updated and robust assessment of the efficacy of the Twin-Block appliance in the treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A previous meta-analysis indicated a potential benefit, but was limited by the quality of av …
OBJECTIVE: To provide an updated and robust assessment of the efficacy of the Twin-Block appliance in the treatment of pediatric o …
Pulse oximetry in infants with Robin sequence.
Khirani S, Kerfourn A, Griffon L, Adnot P, Poirault C, Vegas N, Dosso M, Vedrenne-Cloquet M, Giuseppi A, Soupre V, Luscan R, Coutier L, Abadie V, Fauroux B. Khirani S, et al. Eur J Pediatr. 2026 May 8;185(6):369. doi: 10.1007/s00431-026-07026-x. Eur J Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 42101665
Infants with Robin sequence (RS) are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but screening with poly(somno)graphy (P(S)G) is challenging. ...WHAT IS KNOWN: Infants with Robin sequence (RS) are at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea …
Infants with Robin sequence (RS) are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but screening with poly(somno)grap …
Interpretable two-stage deep learning for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis using lateral cephalograms.
Zhang J, Tan J, Tong X, Wang H, Zhao Y, Song J, Liu Y. Zhang J, et al. Front Pediatr. 2026 Apr 21;14:1817094. doi: 10.3389/fped.2026.1817094. eCollection 2026. Front Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 42093666 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a prevalent sleep-breathing disorder in pediatrics, yet early and accurate detection remains challenging due to the limited accessibility and efficiency of conventional diagnostic m …
OBJECTIVE: Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a prevalent sleep-breathing disorder in pedia …
Advanced Imaging to Assess Airway Dynamics.
Bates AJ, Fleck RJ, Smith DF. Bates AJ, et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2026 May 5:S0030-6665(26)00046-0. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2026.03.020. Online ahead of print. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2026. PMID: 42091417 Review.
Endoscopy remains the gold standard for assessing dynamic airway abnormalities in pediatric patients, but its invasiveness and variable interoperator agreement have driven interest in imaging-based alternatives. ...MRI approaches-from real-time cine for obstructive …
Endoscopy remains the gold standard for assessing dynamic airway abnormalities in pediatric patients, but its invasiveness and variab …
Burden of Sleep Disturbances and Sleep Apnea Risk Among Children with Epilepsy: A Case-Control Study.
Mazi A. Mazi A. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2026 May 4;16(1):62. doi: 10.1007/s44197-026-00569-0. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2026. PMID: 42081061 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the prevalence of sleep disturbances and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk between children with seizures and healthy controls in Saudi Arabia, while identifying clinical correlates associated with these outcomes …
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the prevalence of sleep disturbances and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ri …
Implementation and feasibility of an interdisciplinary pediatric positive airway pressure adaptation program in a Brazilian public sleep clinic.
Linares I, Xavier J, Borginho C, Bueno C, Monazzi A, Fagondes S, Rafihi-Ferreira RE, Xanthopoulos M, Soster LA. Linares I, et al. Front Sleep. 2026 Apr 16;5:1791640. doi: 10.3389/frsle.2026.1791640. eCollection 2026. Front Sleep. 2026. PMID: 42077468 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: The early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve academic performance of affected children, in addition to enhancing their cognitive and social development. ...METHOD: The program is based on the CP …
INTRODUCTION: The early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve academic …
Impact of Allergic Diseases or Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk on Severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia in Children: A Clinical Study and Nomogram Construction.
Yu Z, Song J, Fu Y, Li R, Ma R, Feng T, Zhang M, Jin S, Zhang X. Yu Z, et al. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 21;15(8):3159. doi: 10.3390/jcm15083159. J Clin Med. 2026. PMID: 42074960 Free PMC article.
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of allergic diseases (AD) or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) risk, as a host factor, on the development of severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia (SMPP) in children by analyzing the clinical data …
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of allergic diseases (AD) or obstructive sleep apnea …
Maxillary Arch Expansion and Adenotonsillectomy in Prepubertal Children Diagnosed with Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: An Interventional Study.
Mahony D, Bhattarai N, Petocz P. Mahony D, et al. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 14;15(8):2981. doi: 10.3390/jcm15082981. J Clin Med. 2026. PMID: 42074783 Free PMC article.
Background: In many children aged 7-9 years diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) the decision of which treatment to perform still remains unclear. ...Materials and Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, 80 children (aged 7-9 years) with polysom …
Background: In many children aged 7-9 years diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) the decision of which treatme …
Controlled Prospective Evidence of Rapid Maxillary Expansion Efficacy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review Update.
Fernández-Barriales M, López de Luzuriaga M, Lafuente-Ibáñez de Mendoza I, Alonso Fernández-Pacheco JJ, Álvarez Ruiz de Larrinaga A, Aguirre Urizar JM. Fernández-Barriales M, et al. J Clin Med. 2026 Apr 14;15(8):2976. doi: 10.3390/jcm15082976. J Clin Med. 2026. PMID: 42074778 Free PMC article. Review.
Background/Objectives: In our previous systematic review, we found no convincing evidence to support rapid maxillary expansion (RME) as a treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Subsequent clinical guidelines and expert opinion have cont …
Background/Objectives: In our previous systematic review, we found no convincing evidence to support rapid maxillary expansion (RME) as a tr …
Sleep and Cytokines: A Bidirectional Dialogue Involving Rest and Immunity.
Cammisa I, Zona M, Petracca G, Rulli E, Veredice C, Cipolla C, Rigante D. Cammisa I, et al. Children (Basel). 2026 Apr 12;13(4):535. doi: 10.3390/children13040535. Children (Basel). 2026. PMID: 42073113 Free PMC article. Review.
Cytokines, particularly interleukin-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, act as mediators bridging sleep and inflammation, also influencing both sleep architecture and sleep-wake cycle. Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders such as insomnia, n …
Cytokines, particularly interleukin-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha, act as mediators bridging sleep and inflammation, also inf …
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis.
Choi JH, Park SK, Cho JH, Moon JE, Cho SH; Editorial Committee of the Korean Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (KSPO). Choi JH, et al. Biomedicines. 2026 Mar 28;14(4):770. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines14040770. Biomedicines. 2026. PMID: 42072311 Free PMC article. Review.
Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the efficacy of hypoglossal nerve stimulation as an alternative intervention for pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) unresponsive to standard therapies and examines the uniformity of therape …
Background/Objectives: This study evaluates the efficacy of hypoglossal nerve stimulation as an alternative intervention for pediatric …
Optimizing Anesthetic Care for Pediatric Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Safety, Complications, and Emergency Preparedness.
Pravder HD, Pasch S, Dasari Y, Rajan N. Pravder HD, et al. Anesthesiol Clin. 2026 Jun;44(2):319-340. doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2026.02.010. Epub 2026 Mar 19. Anesthesiol Clin. 2026. PMID: 42069397 Review.
This review synthesizes best practices for ambulatory pediatric tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy in ambulatory surgery centers. It emphasizes rigorous patient selection-particularly for severe obstructive sleep apnea, age, obesity, and compl …
This review synthesizes best practices for ambulatory pediatric tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy in ambulatory surgery cen …
Impact of obstructive sleep apnea on language development in Arabic-speaking children.
Baraka MAS, El-Wakil EF, Kadah SMS, Sallam YAN, Othman NM, Khodeir MS. Baraka MAS, et al. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026 Jun;205:112838. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2026.112838. Epub 2026 Apr 28. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 42066644
BACKGROUND: Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs during critical neurodevelopmental windows, often leading to deficits in attention and information processing. ...Assessments included clinical history, the Arabic Pediatric Sleep …
BACKGROUND: Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs during critical neurodevelopmental windows, often lea …
Pulmonary Dysfunction Is Associated With Sleep Study Abnormalities in Children With Sickle Cell Disease: A Multicenter Study.
Alishlash AS, Nourani AR, Fazlur Rahman AKM, Ezmigna D, Ali-Dinar T. Alishlash AS, et al. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2026 Jul;73(7):e70341. doi: 10.1002/1545-5017.70341. Epub 2026 Apr 30. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2026. PMID: 42060101
RESULTS: Abnormal spirometry was frequent: 26% had reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)), and 21% had reduced forced vital capacity (FVC). PSG revealed an elevated obstructive apnea-hypopnea index in more than 50%, and nocturnal hypoxemia in 31% of t …
RESULTS: Abnormal spirometry was frequent: 26% had reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV(1)), and 21% had reduced forced vital c …
Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Fetal Heart Rate: A Systematic Review.
La Verde M, Marrapodi MM, Molitierno R, Petillo A, Uzunçıbuk H, Di Blasio M, Cicciù M, Minervini G. La Verde M, et al. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2026 Apr 23;87(4):53217. doi: 10.31083/BJHM53217. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2026. PMID: 42052995 Free article.
AIMS/BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and intermittent maternal hypoxia during pregnancy have been hypothesised to impact fetal heart rate (FHR). ...Polysomnography was the primary diagnostic tool for OSA in most studies; one study utilised a home …
AIMS/BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and intermittent maternal hypoxia during pregnancy have been hypothesise …
Breathing through the night: A meta-analysis of childhood asthma and obstructive sleep apnea in sleep-disordered contexts.
Zheng K, Zhao Y, Li J, Chen X. Zheng K, et al. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2026 May 1;47(3):e36-e47. doi: 10.2500/aap.2026.47.260014. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2026. PMID: 42050836
Background: The study was to systematically evaluate the correlation between childhood asthma and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: Several medical literature data bases were searched for studies published up to March 2025, by using the keywords "asthma …
Background: The study was to systematically evaluate the correlation between childhood asthma and obstructive sleep apnea …
Laryngeal mask in patients undergoing adenotonsillectomies.
Friedrichsen Marques B, Mendes Figueiredo A, Catherine Quispe Rohling Gómez S, Vaz Teixeira G. Friedrichsen Marques B, et al. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2026 Apr 27:S1879-7296(26)00083-9. doi: 10.1016/j.anorl.2026.03.007. Online ahead of print. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis. 2026. PMID: 42049647
BACKGROUND: Adenotonsillectomy is the treatment of choice for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Although tracheal intubation remains the standard method of airway management, the laryngeal mask (LM) has been proposed as an effective alternative for re …
BACKGROUND: Adenotonsillectomy is the treatment of choice for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Although trache …
Does three-dimensional facial morphology relate to risk of sleep-disordered breathing in children? A cross-sectional study.
Pliska BT, Wu FYH, Liu AQ, Vora SR, Chadha NK. Pliska BT, et al. Sci Prog. 2026 Apr-Jun;109(2):368504261446472. doi: 10.1177/00368504261446472. Epub 2026 Apr 28. Sci Prog. 2026. PMID: 42047227 Free PMC article.
ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of three-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry as a tool in pediatric outpatient assessment, in exploring associations between facial morphometric parameters of children aged 2-17 years, and their risk of sleep-disordered breathing …
ObjectiveTo assess the feasibility of three-dimensional (3D) stereophotogrammetry as a tool in pediatric outpatient assessment, in ex …
Disease-stage-specific immunometabolic remodeling in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: a single-cell transcriptomic atlas of adenoid tissue.
Yang Q, Cui Y, Huang X, Liu J, Ma X, Gao GF, Pan H, Qin S. Yang Q, et al. EMBO Mol Med. 2026 Apr 27. doi: 10.1038/s44321-026-00419-3. Online ahead of print. EMBO Mol Med. 2026. PMID: 42045679 Free article.
Hypertrophied adenoids in children can impair breathing and lead to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often accompanied by abnormal growth and weakened stamina and immunity. ...
Hypertrophied adenoids in children can impair breathing and lead to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), often accompanied by …
Validation of a health administrative definition of obstructive sleep apnea in children in Ontario, Canada.
Radhakrishnan D, Kendzerska T, Katz S, Blinder H, Bin Hasan S, Naik T, Benchimol E, Narang I, Al-Saleh S. Radhakrishnan D, et al. PLoS One. 2026 Apr 27;21(4):e0347148. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347148. eCollection 2026. PLoS One. 2026. PMID: 42044126 Free PMC article.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 5% of children and requires polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosis. As such, population-based longitudinal studies of OSA in children are scarce. We aimed to validate pediatric case definitions of OSA us …
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 5% of children and requires polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosis. As …
Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy over 20 Years in a High-Volume Italian Centre: Positive Outcomes with Low Complications-The Sassuolo Hospital Experience.
Confuorto G, Baldi R, Cigarini E, Lorenzo GD, Menabue S, Spagnolo F, Trani M, Zanni M, Presutti L, Marchioni D, Gambelli P. Confuorto G, et al. Pediatr Rep. 2026 Mar 23;18(2):45. doi: 10.3390/pediatric18020045. Pediatr Rep. 2026. PMID: 42042677 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Pediatric adenotonsillectomy is commonly performed for infectious and obstructive indications, but postoperative hemorrhage remains a concern. ...Indications included recurrent tonsillitis (Paradise criteria), obstructive sleep apnea …
BACKGROUND: Pediatric adenotonsillectomy is commonly performed for infectious and obstructive indications, but postoperative h …
Systemic depletion of CD11b+ cells improves metabolic function in murine model of sleep apnea induced by intermittent hypoxia.
Khalyfa A, Ahmed S, Qiao Z, Lamichhane R, Gozal D. Khalyfa A, et al. Sleep. 2026 Apr 27:zsag117. doi: 10.1093/sleep/zsag117. Online ahead of print. Sleep. 2026. PMID: 42041119
Intermittent hypoxia (IH), a hallmark feature of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is associated with a range of physiological alterations that contribute to metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance. ...
Intermittent hypoxia (IH), a hallmark feature of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is associated with a range of physiolog …
Predictive Value of Neck-to-Height Ratio in Children with Moderate/Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.
Liu T, Wang X, Hu W, Kong Y, Wan Y, Zhan X, Tai J. Liu T, et al. Nat Sci Sleep. 2026 Apr 21;18:588036. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S588036. eCollection 2026. Nat Sci Sleep. 2026. PMID: 42038447 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-disordered breathing condition in children. ...This study aims to systematically compare the predictive efficacy of neck-to-height ratio (NHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), hip-to-height ratio …
OBJECTIVE: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-disordered breathing condition in children. ...This s …
Glymphatic imaging and serum glial biomarkers in children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Sunman B, İpek ÖF, Gümeler E, Alboğa D, Karataş M, Çapraz Yavuz B, Tezel Yalçın H, Şenkalfa B, Emiralioğlu N, Sabuncuoğlu S, Gönç EN, Özön ZA, Yalçın E, Doğru D, Oğuz KK, Özçelik U. Sunman B, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Aug;144:108986. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.108986. Epub 2026 Apr 20. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42034101
OBJECTIVES: The glymphatic system, which is most active during sleep, may be disrupted in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We evaluated glymphatic function in children with OSA using diffusion tensor imaging-along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) index …
OBJECTIVES: The glymphatic system, which is most active during sleep, may be disrupted in obstructive sleep apnea …
Orthodontic Airway Plate Therapy for Infants with Robin Sequence: Clinical Principles, Current Evidence, and Evolving Innovations.
Lee MS, Guelmann M, Sheller B. Lee MS, et al. Neonatology. 2026 Apr 25:1-11. doi: 10.1159/000552259. Online ahead of print. Neonatology. 2026. PMID: 42033735 Free PMC article. Review.
However, long-term follow-up data indicate that soft tissue adaptation may remain incomplete, and risks of orthodontic complications and recurrent obstructive sleep apnea persist into childhood. These findings highlight the need for structured long-term surve …
However, long-term follow-up data indicate that soft tissue adaptation may remain incomplete, and risks of orthodontic complications and rec …
Comparison Between Bipolar Diathermy and Coblation Assisted Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Population: A Randomized Experimental Study.
Azam R, Alnahar A, Kabir MA, Basha NM, Mohammed I, G G, Garapati A, Tahameed TSM, Mohamed EHAG, Mateen MA, Orfali HA. Azam R, et al. Health Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 22;9(3):e71883. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.71883. eCollection 2026 Mar. Health Sci Rep. 2026. PMID: 42022685 Free PMC article.
Indications for tonsillectomy include recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and peritonsillar abscess, among others. Bipolar diathermy and coblation surgeries are the most common used surgeries. ...The present study compares the above two procedures …
Indications for tonsillectomy include recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and peritonsillar abscess, among …
Effectiveness of dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl on postoperative pain and recovery after pediatric tonsillectomy: A retrospective cohort study.
Jallad M, AlAnazi B, Aloqbawi A, Albuthi M, Mahmoud AHM, Khan MI, AlDhuwaihy A, Alzuhayri F, Nagy M. Jallad M, et al. Saudi J Anaesth. 2026 Apr 2;20(2):245-248. doi: 10.4103/sja.sja_788_25. eCollection 2026 Apr-Jun. Saudi J Anaesth. 2026. PMID: 42022097 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Pediatric tonsillectomy is commonly associated with significant postoperative pain. Opioids remain a mainstay for perioperative analgesia but carry risks of respiratory depression and prolonged recovery, especially in patients with obstructive sleep …
BACKGROUND: Pediatric tonsillectomy is commonly associated with significant postoperative pain. Opioids remain a mainstay for periope …
Prevalence, Severity, and Associated Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Pediatric Aerodigestive Population.
Kalavacherla S, Friesen TL, Landeo-Gutierrez J, Frank ED, Duong TE, Brigger MT, Rao A. Kalavacherla S, et al. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026 Apr;61(4):e71630. doi: 10.1002/ppul.71630. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2026. PMID: 42021556
OBJECTIVES: To characterize obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its severity in a referred pediatric population undergoing polysomnography (PSG) evaluation at an aerodigestive clinic. ...CONCLUSIONS: OSA was highly prevalent in this pediatric aero …
OBJECTIVES: To characterize obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its severity in a referred pediatric population un …
Sweet dreams at home: A review of paediatric domiciliary sleep studies.
Grillo J, Eckert DJ, Shivji S, Hei Dong IS, Catcheside PG, Simon Carney A. Grillo J, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Aug;144:108952. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.108952. Epub 2026 Apr 10. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42019302 Free article. Review.
INTRODUCTION: Traditional in-laboratory level 1 polysomnography remains the gold standard to diagnose paediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, in-laboratory tests present significant barriers, incl …
INTRODUCTION: Traditional in-laboratory level 1 polysomnography remains the gold standard to diagnose paediatric sleep-disorde …
Poor sleep impairs immune responses and influenza vaccine protection.
Guan M, Gu W, Gileles-Hillel A, Khalyfa A, Balamalaliyage P, Tunterak W, Li M, Huang Y, Wen Y, Driver J, Gozal D, Wan XF. Guan M, et al. Nat Commun. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1038/s41467-026-72212-2. Online ahead of print. Nat Commun. 2026. PMID: 42014403 Free article.
Sleep fragmentation, a hallmark of several common sleep disorders, may interfere with immune processes required for effective vaccination. ...Clinically, analysis of 916,307 influenza-vaccinated adults shows that obstructive sleep apnea, a disor …
Sleep fragmentation, a hallmark of several common sleep disorders, may interfere with immune processes required for effective …
Nocturnal blood pressure patterns in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea: The Kids Trial study.
Mediano O, Castillo-García M, Romero-Peralta S, Viejo-Ayuso ME, Silgado-Martínez L, Álvarez-Balado L, Forné C, Resano-Barrio P, García-Rio F, Cano-Pumarega I, Sánchez-de-la-Torre M, Ortigado A, Fidalgo L, Rodríguez Á, López-Monzoni S, Álvarez A, Pía-Martínez C, Del Río G, Bragado E, Roncero A, García-Mediano B, Mato-López Á, Rodríguez-Perojo A, Pengo MF, Solano-Pérez E. Mediano O, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Aug;144:108957. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.108957. Epub 2026 Apr 8. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 42013651 Free article.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is associated with cardiovascular risk, but its impact on sleep blood pressure (BP) remains incompletely understood. OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between the severity of OSA, stratified by the obstru …
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is associated with cardiovascular risk, but its impact on sleep blood …
Use of electromagnetic Medtronic neuronavigation in monobloc frontofacial advancement for syndromic craniofacial synostoses: A preliminary case series.
Pech-Gourg G, Krouma M, Scavarda D, Gallucci A. Pech-Gourg G, et al. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2026 Jul;54(7):104559. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2026.104559. Epub 2026 Apr 17. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2026. PMID: 42000657 Free article.
We report our initial experience using an electromagnetic (EM) neuronavigation system (Medtronic StealthStation EM) in three pediatric patients undergoing MFFA with distraction. Pre-operative CT-based trajectory planning guided the frontonasal osteotomy, distraction vector …
We report our initial experience using an electromagnetic (EM) neuronavigation system (Medtronic StealthStation EM) in three pediatric …
Respiratory insufficiency and sleep impairment in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy.
Wenninger S, Evangelista T, Cao M, Fauroux B, Benditt J, Sasaki-Honda M, Hewamadduma C, Voermans NC. Wenninger S, et al. Neuromuscul Disord. 2026 Jun;63:106419. doi: 10.1016/j.nmd.2026.106419. Epub 2026 Mar 27. Neuromuscul Disord. 2026. PMID: 41980375 Free article. Review.
Pathophysiology is multifactorial, involving respiratory muscle weakness, reduced chest wall compliance, upper airway instability, and sleep-related reductions in ventilatory drive. Importantly, sleep-disordered breathing may arise independently of overall motor imp …
Pathophysiology is multifactorial, involving respiratory muscle weakness, reduced chest wall compliance, upper airway instability, and sl …
The Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Sleep Efficiency in Pediatric Patients.
Mansoor BS, Zhang M, Mohamed A, Abdi A, Johnson RF. Mansoor BS, et al. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2026 Apr 12;11(2):e70404. doi: 10.1002/lio2.70404. eCollection 2026 Apr. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 41978572 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of adenotonsillectomy (T&A) on sleep efficiency (SE) characteristics, a marker of sleep quality with implications for behavior and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). ...CONCLUSIONS: T …
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of adenotonsillectomy (T&A) on sleep efficiency (SE) characteristics, a marker of sleep …
Clinical characteristics of adenotonsillar hypertrophy in children: a retrospective analysis.
Wu L, Li Y, Chen W. Wu L, et al. Front Pediatr. 2026 Mar 26;14:1749566. doi: 10.3389/fped.2026.1749566. eCollection 2026. Front Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 41971726 Free PMC article.

Notably, A/N ratios differed significantly between children with and without snoring (0.78 0.10 vs. 0.68 0.04; P = 0.003), apnea (0.81 0.10 vs. 0.75 0.09; P < 0.001), and otitis media with effusion (0.81 0.10 vs. 0.75 0.10; P < 0.001). ...CONCLUSION: Aden

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Notably, A/N ratios differed significantly between children with and without snoring (0.78 0.10 vs. 0.68 0.04; P = 0.003), apnea …
Age-Related Differences in Sleep Measures Among Pediatric Patients With Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing.
Zhang M, Mansoor B, Chorney SR, Kou YF, Wang CS, Johnson RF. Zhang M, et al. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2026 Apr 8;11(2):e70403. doi: 10.1002/lio2.70403. eCollection 2026 Apr. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 41971461 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: To characterize age-related differences in sleep measures among a cohort of pediatric patients referred for polysomnography (PSG) due to obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (oSDB). ...Sleep parameters were further characterized usi …
OBJECTIVE: To characterize age-related differences in sleep measures among a cohort of pediatric patients referred for polysom …
Unplanned Post-Operative Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Admissions After Elective Upper Airway Procedures: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.
Stancliff H, Basilious MM, Yoder LR, Krawiec C, Murphy T, Dalal PG. Stancliff H, et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 2026 Jul;36(7):792-799. doi: 10.1002/pan.70185. Epub 2026 Apr 11. Paediatr Anaesth. 2026. PMID: 41964314 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Elective pediatric upper airway procedures are generally safe; however, some patients require unplanned pediatric intensive care unit admission, increasing care complexity. AIMS: To identify perioperative risk factors associated with unplanned pediatr …
BACKGROUND: Elective pediatric upper airway procedures are generally safe; however, some patients require unplanned pediatric …
Sleep disordered breathing and myelomeningocele in the era of prenatal repair: A systematic review towards evidence-informed care.
Park A, Castillo H, Rocque B, Burg C, Berentson G, Harp K, Bradko V, Walker W, Castillo J. Park A, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Jul;143:108815. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.108815. Epub 2026 Jan 27. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 41963152 Review.
Two studies found statistically significant ages when central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea were diagnosed (3 and 4.7 years vs. 8.5 and 11.5 years, respectively). Adolescents with MMC, particularly females, experienced poorer quality a …
Two studies found statistically significant ages when central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea wer …
Role of circadian gene expression in the divergent effects of intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation on blood pressure.
Chen E, Yu PL, Xi L. Chen E, et al. Clin Sci (Lond). 2026 Apr 15;140(4):639-650. doi: 10.1042/CS20258876. Clin Sci (Lond). 2026. PMID: 41960827 Review.
We have particularly focused on the profound impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has two key components-intermittent hypoxia and sleep fragmentation-on the pathophysiologic processes of hypertension. ...It is feasible that in addition to the …
We have particularly focused on the profound impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has two key components-inte …
Impact of pediatric obesity on abdominal surgery outcome: a narrative review.
Pelizzo G, Calcaterra V, Marinaro M, Durante E, Scavone IAM, Canonica CPM, De Giorgis V, Zuccotti G. Pelizzo G, et al. Front Pediatr. 2026 Mar 25;14:1780811. doi: 10.3389/fped.2026.1780811. eCollection 2026. Front Pediatr. 2026. PMID: 41960030 Free PMC article. Review.
RESULTS: Available evidence indicates that children with obesity undergoing abdominal surgery experience higher rates of perioperative respiratory adverse events, wound complications, prolonged operative times, and longer hospital stays, particularly in the presence of comorbidit …
RESULTS: Available evidence indicates that children with obesity undergoing abdominal surgery experience higher rates of perioperative respi …
Meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy of pediatric sleep questionnaire and the OSA-18 questionnaire in the screening of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
Lacki OA, Iftikhar IH. Lacki OA, et al. Sleep Med. 2026 Aug;144:108953. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2026.108953. Epub 2026 Apr 7. Sleep Med. 2026. PMID: 41955725 Review.
OBJECTIVE: To meta-analyze diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) data in predicting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children for the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and OSA-18. STUDY DESIGN: Studies were included if they reported data analyzable f …
OBJECTIVE: To meta-analyze diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) data in predicting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children …
Three-dimensional morphologic analysis of the upper airway in bilateral craniofacial microsomia children with obstructive sleep apnea.
Li C, Ma L, Tang X, Zhang Z, Jin X, Liu W. Li C, et al. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026 Apr 6;127(5):102801. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2026.102801. Online ahead of print. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2026. PMID: 41951173
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to characterize the three-dimensional (3D) upper airway morphology in children with bilateral craniofacial microsomia (BCFM) and to evaluate its association with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS: A retrospective cross-section …
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to characterize the three-dimensional (3D) upper airway morphology in children with bilateral craniofacial micro …
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Intelligence and life span are usually near normal, although craniocervical junction compression increases the risk of death in infancy. Additional complications include obstructive sleep apnea, middle ear dysfunction, genu varum, kyphosis, and spinal stenosi …
Intelligence and life span are usually near normal, although craniocervical junction compression increases the risk of death in infancy. Add …
Unraveling Fibrous Tonsil Lesions: A Case Series on Diagnostic Dilemmas in Pediatric Tonsillectomy.
Snee I, Swanson D, Scriven K, Harley E. Snee I, et al. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2026 Apr 3;2026:5486047. doi: 10.1155/crot/5486047. eCollection 2026. Case Rep Otolaryngol. 2026. PMID: 41947909 Free PMC article.
PURPOSE: This study examines the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing fibrous tonsillar lesions in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. In this report, we outline our strategy for navigating these patients' clinical presentation whil …
PURPOSE: This study examines the challenges associated with diagnosing and managing fibrous tonsillar lesions in pediatric patients u …
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