Michael R Littner

Summary

Affiliation: University of California
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Portable monitoring in the diagnosis of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
    Michael R Littner
    VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, VA Medical Center 111P Bldg 200, 16111 Plummer Street, Sepulveda, CA 91343, USA
    Semin Respir Crit Care Med 26:56-67. 2005
  2. ncbi Effects of 24 weeks of lansoprazole therapy on asthma symptoms, exacerbations, quality of life, and pulmonary function in adult asthmatic patients with acid reflux symptoms
    Michael R Littner
    Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA 91343, USA
    Chest 128:1128-35. 2005
  3. ncbi More daytime sleeping predicts less functional recovery among older people undergoing inpatient post-acute rehabilitation
    Cathy A Alessi
    Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA, USA
    Sleep 31:1291-300. 2008
  4. ncbi Practice parameters for clinical use of the multiple sleep latency test and the maintenance of wakefulness test
    Michael R Littner
    VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CA, USA
    Sleep 28:113-21. 2005
  5. ncbi In the clinic. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Michael R Littner
    Ann Intern Med 148:ITC3-1-ITC3-16. 2008
  6. ncbi Mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome should not be treated. Con
    Michael R Littner
    David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 91343 CA, USA
    J Clin Sleep Med 3:263-4. 2007
  7. ncbi Predictors of health-related quality of life in restless legs syndrome: which trees are in the forest?
    Michael R Littner
    Sleep Med 8:8-9. 2007
  8. ncbi Practice parameters for the use of continuous and bilevel positive airway pressure devices to treat adult patients with sleep-related breathing disorders
    Clete A Kushida
    Stanford University Center of Excellence for Sleep Disorders, Stanford, CA, USA
    Sleep 29:375-80. 2006
  9. ncbi Practice parameters for the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with oral appliances: an update for 2005
    Clete A Kushida
    Stanford University Center of Excellence for Sleep Disorders, CA, USA
    Sleep 29:240-3. 2006
  10. ncbi Practice parameters for the indications for polysomnography and related procedures: an update for 2005
    Clete A Kushida
    Stanford University Center of Excellence for Sleep Disorders, Stanford, CA, USA
    Sleep 28:499-521. 2005

Detail Information

Publications13

  1. ncbi Portable monitoring in the diagnosis of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
    Michael R Littner
    VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, VA Medical Center 111P Bldg 200, 16111 Plummer Street, Sepulveda, CA 91343, USA
    Semin Respir Crit Care Med 26:56-67. 2005
    ..The exact place of portable monitoring and the cost-benefit depends on local circumstances and cannot be generalized at this time...
  2. ncbi Effects of 24 weeks of lansoprazole therapy on asthma symptoms, exacerbations, quality of life, and pulmonary function in adult asthmatic patients with acid reflux symptoms
    Michael R Littner
    Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA 91343, USA
    Chest 128:1128-35. 2005
    ..Difficult-to-control asthma has been associated with gastroesophageal acid reflux. Acid-suppressive treatment has been inconsistent in improving asthma control...
  3. ncbi More daytime sleeping predicts less functional recovery among older people undergoing inpatient post-acute rehabilitation
    Cathy A Alessi
    Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA, USA
    Sleep 31:1291-300. 2008
    ..To study the association between sleep/wake patterns among older adults during inpatient post-acute rehabilitation and their immediate and long-term functional recovery..
  4. ncbi Practice parameters for clinical use of the multiple sleep latency test and the maintenance of wakefulness test
    Michael R Littner
    VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, CA, USA
    Sleep 28:113-21. 2005
    ..These practice parameters also include recommendations for the MSLT and MWT protocols, a discussion of the normative data available for both tests, and a description of issues that need further study...
  5. ncbi In the clinic. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Michael R Littner
    Ann Intern Med 148:ITC3-1-ITC3-16. 2008
  6. ncbi Mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome should not be treated. Con
    Michael R Littner
    David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 91343 CA, USA
    J Clin Sleep Med 3:263-4. 2007
  7. ncbi Predictors of health-related quality of life in restless legs syndrome: which trees are in the forest?
    Michael R Littner
    Sleep Med 8:8-9. 2007
  8. ncbi Practice parameters for the use of continuous and bilevel positive airway pressure devices to treat adult patients with sleep-related breathing disorders
    Clete A Kushida
    Stanford University Center of Excellence for Sleep Disorders, Stanford, CA, USA
    Sleep 29:375-80. 2006
    ..9) CPAP and BPAP therapy are safe; side effects and adverse events are mainly minor and reversible. 10) BPAP may be useful in treating some forms of restrictive lung disease or hypoventilation syndromes associated with hypercapnia...
  9. ncbi Practice parameters for the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with oral appliances: an update for 2005
    Clete A Kushida
    Stanford University Center of Excellence for Sleep Disorders, CA, USA
    Sleep 29:240-3. 2006
    ..Regular follow up is also needed to assess the patient for signs and symptoms of worsening OSA. Research to define patient characteristics more clearly for OA acceptance, success, and adherence is needed...
  10. ncbi Practice parameters for the indications for polysomnography and related procedures: an update for 2005
    Clete A Kushida
    Stanford University Center of Excellence for Sleep Disorders, Stanford, CA, USA
    Sleep 28:499-521. 2005
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  11. ncbi Home diagnosis of sleep apnea: a systematic review of the literature. An evidence review cosponsored by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Thoracic Society
    W Ward Flemons
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
    Chest 124:1543-79. 2003
  12. ncbi Measuring agreement between diagnostic devices
    W Ward Flemons
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
    Chest 124:1535-42. 2003
    ..Each approach has advantages and limitations, which are highlighted in this review...
  13. ncbi Continuous positive airway pressure: by nose or mouth?
    Michael R Littner
    Chest 123:662-4. 2003