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  • 1State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, College of Medicine, NY, USA.

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in men over 50 is linked to a higher risk of storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and cognitive issues. Early evaluation of LUTS in OSA patients may be crucial for understanding nervous system impacts.

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Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) and Bispectral Analysis in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Published on: December 6, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder with systemic effects.
  • Storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) share neural pathways with OSA.
  • Previous studies have not concurrently examined OSA, LUTS, and neurocognitive outcomes in men.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men aged 50 and older.
  • To explore the concurrent impact of OSA on neurocognitive outcomes in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study using the TriNetX Research Network.
  • Inclusion of men aged 50+ with BPH without baseline LUTS.
  • Propensity score matching created balanced cohorts (n=89,074 each) comparing OSA diagnosis with no OSA diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • OSA diagnosis was associated with increased risk and earlier onset of urgency, urgency incontinence, overactive bladder, and increased micturition frequency.
  • OSA correlated significantly with mild cognitive impairment and neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • No difference in Alzheimer's disease incidence was observed between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms warrant greater attention in men diagnosed with OSA.
  • The findings suggest a role for nervous system mechanisms, rather than solely cardio-renal factors, in OSA-related LUTS.
  • Further research into the neurogenic underpinnings of LUTS in OSA patients is indicated.