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Les apnées du prématuré constituent encore actuellement un problème clinique majeur, imposant des choix thérapeutiques parfois difficiles. Des apnées plus ou moins longues surviennent chez presque tous les grands prématurés, témoignant... more
During diving, marine mammals must rely on the efficient utilization of a limited oxygen reserve sequestered in the lungs, blood and muscles. To determine the effects of exercise and apnea on the use of these reserves, we examined the... more
OBJECTIVE. Chronic snoring that does not adhere to the criteria for a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome may be associated with learning and behavioral problems. We investigated the sleep structure of chronic snorers who had an... more
Le immersioni marine si sono svolte costantemente sin dall'antichità. Qui si ripercorre sinteticamente la storia delle immersioni e delle tecniche come si evidenzia dalle fonti classiche.
Shaking-impact syndrome (SIS) is a leading cause of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children. Evaluation of these children requires a detailed history and physical examination as well as documentation of intracranial injury... more
Objective: To provide an update of the 1995 American Academy of Neurology guideline with regard to the following questions: Are there patients who fulfill the clinical criteria of brain death who recover neurologic function? What is an... more
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most common cause of death directly related to epilepsy, and most frequently occurs in people with chronic epilepsy. The main risk factors for SUDEP are associated with poorly controlled... more
Great strides have been made in our understanding of developmental respiratory neurobiology. A clear picture is, therefore, emerging of the physiological mechanisms that underlie apnea of prematurity. The ventral surface of the medulla... more
[AMAZON LINK BELOW TO BOOK ITSELF -- TOC and book intro in downloadable .pdf] Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreams: The Evolution, Function, Nature, and Mysteries of Slumber explores the evolution, nature, and functions of sleep and dreams.... more
Sympathetically mediated renal vasoconstriction may contribute to the pathogenesis of hypertension in older adults, but empirical data in support of this concept are lacking. In 10 young (26 ± 1 yr) and 11 older (67 ± 2 yr) subjects, we... more
Purpose: Sedation is becoming more commonplace for pediatric patients undergoing minor procedures. Fortunately, electronic monitors have contributed to a reduction in the associated respiratory adverse events (RAEs). To test the... more