Sleep Medicine Research

Review Article 2026 June 30 The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Mortality Paradox: Why a High-Risk Disorder Can Appear Protective in Short-Term Outcome Studies
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with hypertension, coronary disease, stroke, and increased long-term mortality. Despite this, a growing body of observational studies, particularly analyses of administrative databases and intensive care cohorts, has ...

Original Article 2026 June 30 Desired Time in Bed Independently Predicts Subjective Memory Complaints in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Background and Objective Although obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to cognitive complaints, the severity of objective disease often does not fully account for subjective memory complaints. This study aimed to investigate whether desired time in bed (dTIB) is associa...

Original Article 2026 June 30 Cardiac Arrhythmias and Heart Rate Variability in High Cardiovascular Risk Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Observational Study
Background and Objective To describe the prevalence of cardiac arrhythmias and evaluate associations between heart rate variability (HRV) parameters and clinical characteristics in high cardiovascular risk patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods This prospective ob...