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University of Helsinki: Helsinki, FI

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University of Helsinki: Helsinki, FI

2004 to 2016 | MD., PhD., Associated Professor (Pulmonary Department)
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Adel Bachour

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Milloin väsymys on uniapneaa?

Suomen lääkärilehti
2024 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Aino Laine; Heidi Avellan-Hietanen; Tiina Mattila; Adel Bachour
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Use of vouchers for CPAP therapy initiation - public and private health care could work together

Sleep and Breathing
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-024-03159-1
Contributors: Toni Jämsänen; Pirkko Brander; Adel Bachour
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Regulatory variation at serotonin receptor 1F (HTR1F) modulates arousals and risk for sleep apnea

2024-08-29 | Preprint
DOI: 10.1101/2024.08.29.24312459
Contributors: Satu Strausz; Martin Broberg; Samuel E Jones; Jukka Koskela; Tuomo Kiiskinen; FinnGen; Aarno Palotie; Tuula Palotie; Adel Bachour; Richa Saxena et al.
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Genetic Analysis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Its Relationship with Severe COVID-19

Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society
2024-06 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.202303-215OC
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Contributors: FinnGen; Satu Strausz; Elizabete Agafonova; Varvara Tiullinen; Tuomo Kiiskinen; Martin Broberg; Sanni E. Ruotsalainen; Jukka Tapio Koskela; Adel Bachour; Tamar Sofer et al.
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Adherence to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea in patients aged over 70 years old

Sleep and Breathing
2022 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-021-02398-w
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Contributors: Heidi Avellan-Hietanen; Tiina Aalto; Paula Maasilta; Oili Ask; Adel Bachour
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Migraine may disturb sleep perception during sleep onset

Journal of clinical sleep medicine
2022-09-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.9992
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Contributors: Olli Rantanen; Maria Hollmen; Adel Bachour
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Changes in the societal burden caused by sleep apnoea in Finland from 1996 to 2018

Lancet regional health.Europe
2022-05 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100338
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Contributors: Tiina Mattila; Hannele Hasala; Hanna-Riikka Kreivi; Heidi Avellan-Hietanen; Adel Bachour; Fredrik Herse; Riikka-Leena Leskelä; Sanna Katriina Toppila-Salmi; Marina Erhola; Tari Haahtela et al.
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Obstruktiivinen uniapnea aikuisilla

Suomen lääkärilehti
2021 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Adel Bachour; Heidi Avellan-Hietanen
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Evaluation of CPAP mask performance during 3 years of mask usage

Bmj open respiratory research
2021-11 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001104
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Contributors: Atte Laaka; Maria Hollmen; Adel Bachour
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Reasons for failure of mandibular advancement splint therapy in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Cranio: Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
2021-05-08 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2021.1922810
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Contributors: Tuula Palotie; Anni Peltomaa; Adel Bachour; Patrick Bachour; Antti Mäkitie; Miikka Peltomaa; Pekka Vallittu
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Genetic analysis of obstructive sleep apnoea discovers a strong association with cardiometabolic health

European Respiratory Journal
2021-05-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.03091-2020
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Contributors: FinnGen research group; Satu Strausz; Sanni Ruotsalainen; Hanna Ollila; Juha Karjalainen; Tuomo Kiiskinen; Mary Reeve; Mitja Kurki; Nina Mars; Aki S. Havulinna et al.
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Self-reported view on work capacity predicts abnormal Oxford Sleep Resistance Test results in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Journal of clinical sleep medicine
2021-04-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8998
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Contributors: Anniina Alakuijala; Jussi Virkkala ; Paula Maasilta; Adel Bachour
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No changes in nocturnal respiration with hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea

The Clinical Respiratory Journal
2021-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/crj.13303
Contributors: Adel Bachour; Leif Bäck; Petra Pietarinen
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Sleep apnoea is a risk factor for severe COVID-19

Bmj open respiratory research
2021-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000845
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Contributors: Satu Strausz; Tuomo Kiiskinen; Martin Broberg; Sanni Ruotsalainen; Jukka Tapio Koskela; Adel Bachour; Aarno Palotie; Tuula Palotie; Samuli Ripatti; Hanna Ollila
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Positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with Osteogenesis imperfecta

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
2021-01-11 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03932-9
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Contributors: Heidi Arponen; Adel Bachour; Leif Bäck; Helena Valta; Antti Mäkitie; Outi Mäkitie; Janna Waltimo-Siren
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A detection dog for obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep and Breathing
2020-12 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-020-02113-1
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Contributors: Jenni Vaarno; Jyri Myller; Adel Bachour; Heli Koskinen; Leif Bäck; Tuomas Klockars; Anni Koskinen
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Restarting CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea After a Previous Failure

Respiratory Care
2020-10-01 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.07766
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Contributors: Heidi Avellan-Hietanen; Paula Maasilta; Adel Bachour
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Effect of ventilation therapy on mortality rate among obesity hypoventilation syndrome and obstructive sleep apnoea patients

ERJ Open Research
2020-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00101-2019
Contributors: Hanna-Riikka Kreivi; Tuomas Itäluoma; Adel Bachour
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Symptoms During CPAP Therapy Are the Major Reason for Contacting the Sleep Unit Between Two Routine Contacts

Journal of clinical sleep medicine
2019 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7568
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Contributors: Heidi Avellan-Hietanen; Pirkko Brander; Adel Bachour
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Practical Aspects of Interface Application in CPAP Treatment

Canadian Respiratory Journal
2019-11-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2019/7215258
Contributors: Adel Bachour; Heidi Avellan-Hietanen; Tuula Palotie; Paula Virkkula
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A detection dog for obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep and Breathing
2019-03 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-018-1659-x
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Contributors: Anni Koskinen; Adel Bachour; Jenni Vaarno; Heli Koskinen; Sari Rantanen; Leif Bäck; Tuomas Klockars
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Predicting Technical Success in Home Sleep Apnea Test

Journal of sleep disorders : treatment & care
2019-03 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.4172/2325-9639.1000226
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Contributors: Anniina Alakuijala; Julia Tervamäki; Paula Maasilta; Adel Bachour
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Oximetry monitoring recommended during PAP initiation for sleep apnea in patients with obesity or nocturnal hypoxemia

Journal of clinical sleep medicine
2018 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.7480
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Contributors: V. Koivumäki; P. Maasilta; Adel Bachour
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Uniapnea ja liikenneturvallisuus

Liikenne : Liikennesuunnittelun seura ry:n julkaisema liikennealan ammattilehti.
2018 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Adel Bachour; Anniina Petra Emilia Alakuijala
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Is sleep apnea underdiagnosed in adult patients with osteogenesis imperfecta? -a single-center cross-sectional study

Orphanet journal of rare diseases
2018-12-29 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1186/s13023-018-0971-7
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Contributors: Heidi Arponen; Adel Bachour; Leif Bäck; Helena Valta; Antti Mäkitie; Janna Waltimo-Siren; Outi Mäkitie
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Sleep versus non-sleep-related fatal road accidents

Sleep Medicine
2018-11 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2018.04.017
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Contributors: Juhani Kalsi; Timo Tervo; Adel Bachour; Markku Partinen
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Obstructive sleep apnoea and the risk for coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes

BMJ Open
2018-10 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022752
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Contributors: Satu Strausz; Aki S. Havulinna; Tiinamaija Tuomi; Adel Bachour; Leif Groop; Antti Mäkitie; Seppo Koskinen; Veikko Salomaa; Aarno Palotie; Samuli Ripatti et al.
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Uniapnea aikuisilla

Lääkärin käsikirja
2017 | Book chapter | Author
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Part of ISBN: 978-951-656-673-6
Contributors: Leif Bäck; Adel Bachour
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The Effect of mandible advancement splints in mild, moderate, and severe obstructive sleep apnea-the need for sleep registrations during follow up

The European Journal of Orthodontics
2017-10 | Journal article | Author
DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjw068
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Contributors: Tuula Palotie; Siru Riekki; Antti Mäkitie; Adel Bachour; Sirpa Arte; Leif Bäck
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Bubbling test to recognize retrograde air escape via the nasolacrimal system during positive airway pressure therapy

Sleep Medicine
2017-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2016.08.026
Contributors: Adel Bachour; Paula Maasilta; Juho Wares; Marita Uusitalo
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Long-term CPAP treatment improves asthma control in patients with asthma and obstructive sleep apnoea

Sleep and Breathing
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-016-1340-1
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Contributors: Kauppi, P.; Bachour, P.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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Oral appliance in sleep apnea treatment: respiratory and clinical effects and long-term adherence

Sleep and Breathing
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-015-1301-0
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Contributors: Bachour, P.; Bachour, A.; Kauppi, P.; Maasilta, P.; Mäkitie, A.; Palotie, T.
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Persistence of upper-airway symptoms during CPAP compromises adherence at 1 year

Respiratory Care
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4187/respcare.04113
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Contributors: Kreivi, H.-R.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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The effect of CPAP treatment for obstructive sleep apnea on asthma control—study limitations—author’s response

Sleep and Breathing
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-016-1386-0
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Contributors: Kauppi, P.; Bachour, P.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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Electro-oculography-based detection of sleep-wake in sleep apnea patients

Sleep and Breathing
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-014-1060-3
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Contributors: Virkkala, J.; Toppila, J.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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Obstruktiivinen uniapnea aikuisilla

Duodecim
2015 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Leif Bäck; Adel Bachour
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Rates of initial acceptance of PAP masks and outcomes of mask switching

Sleep and Breathing
2015-12-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-015-1292-x
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The Oxford Sleep Resistance Test (OSLER) and the multiple unprepared reaction time test (MURT) detect vigilance modifications in sleep apnea patients

Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.4104
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Contributors: Alakuijala, A.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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Willingness score obtained after a short CPAP trial predicts CPAP use at 1 year

Sleep and Breathing
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-013-0872-x
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Contributors: Kreivi, H.-R.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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CPAP interface: Satisfaction and side effects

Sleep and Breathing
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-012-0740-0
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Contributors: Bachour, A.; Vitikainen, P.; Virkkula, P.; Maasilta, P.
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Predicting compliance for mandible advancement splint therapy in 96 obstructive sleep apnea patients

European Journal of Orthodontics
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjs092
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Contributors: Ingman, T.; Arte, S.; Bachour, A.; Bäck, L.; Mäkitie, A.
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Screening of snoring with an MP3 recorder

Sleep and Breathing
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s11325-012-0652-z
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2-s2.0-84874190636
Contributors: Kreivi, H.-R.; Salmi, T.; Maasilta, P.; Bachour, A.
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Uniapneakiskosta voi olla apua monelle

Suomen lääkärilehti
2012 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Tuula Ingman; Antti Mäkitie; Leif Bäck; Sirpa Arte; Adel Bachour
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Increased plasma levels of inflammatory markers and upper airway resistance during sleep in pre-eclampsia

Sleep Medicine
2008 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2007.08.007
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Contributors: Bachour, A.; Teramo, K.; Hiilesmaa, V.; Maasilta, P.
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Kuorsaajan nenä

Duodecim
2008 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Paula Virkkula; Juhani Rinne; Adel Bachour
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Uniapneataudin ylipainehoito ja hoitolaitteiden ominaisuudet

Suomen lääkärilehti
2008 | Journal article | Author
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Contributors: Tiina Aalto; Paula Maasilta; Adel Bachour
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AutoCPAP initiation at home: Optimal trial duration and cost-effectiveness

Sleep Medicine
2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2007.01.010
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Contributors: Bachour, A.; Virkkala, J.T.; Maasilta, P.K.
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Smoking and improvement after nasal surgery in snoring men

American Journal of Rhinology
2007 | Journal article
DOI: 10.2500/ajr.2007.21.2991
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Contributors: Virkkula, P.; Hytönen, M.; Bachour, A.; Malmberg, H.; Hurmerinta, K.; Salmi, T.; Maasilta, P.
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Snoring is not relieved by nasal surgery despite improvement in nasal resistance

Chest
2006 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1378/chest.129.1.81
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Contributors: Virkkula, P.; Bachour, A.; Hytönen, M.; Salmi, T.; Malmberg, H.; Hurmerinta, K.; Maasilta, P.
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Patient- and bed partner-reported symptoms, smoking, and nasal resistance in sleep-disordered breathing

Chest
2005 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1378/chest.128.4.2176
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