The NoSAS score: A new and simple screening tool for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in depressive disorder

Since the clinical presentation of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) shares common features with major depressive (MDE), the screening of OSAS is challenging in this population. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the NoSAS score in predicting the presence of OSAS among participants with current MDE and to compare it with the performance of existing screening tools.

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - October 5, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Kelly Guichard, Helena Marti-Soler, Jean-Arthur Micoulaud-Franchi, Pierre Philip, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Peter Vollenweider, Gerard Waeber, Martin Preisig, Jos é Haba-Rubio, Raphael Heinzer Tags: Research paper Source Type: research