Validity of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire in Identifying OSA in a Dental Patient Cohort.

Conclusion: the high prevalence of OSAS highlights the role of dentists as "epidemiological sentinels". The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a simple and efficacious instrument for screening sleep apnea patients.
PMID: 32629852 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - June 29, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Lonia L, Scalese M, Rossato G, Bruno G, Zalunardo F, De Stefani A, Gracco A Tags: Medicina (Kaunas) Source Type: research