• Author: Amir Sharafkhaneh
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Burn pit smoke exposure and sleep apnea in US Veterans: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Burn pit smoke exposure (BPSE) during military deployment has been linked to long-term cardiorespiratory conditions, but its relationship with sleep apnea …

Telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation enhances functional capacity and quality of life in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A 12-week single-arm intervention study

Abstract: Traditional in-person pulmonary rehabilitation protocols enhance respiratory health and functional capacity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients but …

Changes in self-reported excessive daytime sleepiness are associated with 5-year all-cause mortality risk among Veterans

Abstract:Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is linked to adverse clinical outcomes. This study evaluated changes in a validated tool to assess EDS, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale …

Excessive daytime sleepiness and mortality: Racial/ethnic variations in a large cohort of Veterans

Abstract: Study objectives: Disparities in access to care and healthcare system inequities result in race-based health care outcome differences. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), …

Age modulates the predictive value of self-reported sleepiness for all-cause mortality risk: Insights from a comprehensive national database of Veterans

Abstract: Study Objectives: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is prevalent and overwhelmingly stems from disturbed sleep. We hypothesized that age modulates the association …

Validation of Electronic Diagnostic Codes for Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder

Abstract: We investigated the accuracy of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for the identification of Veterans with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior …

Pimavanserin 34 mg at bedtime for the treatment of insomnia in 6 Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Insomnia is the most common and refractory complaint in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This open-label pilot study of pimavanserin describes the …