Clinical Practice and Epidemiological Research in Otolaryngological Disorders: Sleep-Related Disorders and Beyond
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 114
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sleep-disordered breathing; autonomic nervous system disorders; oral and nasal appliance therapies; oncology and palliative care medicine; geriatric medicine; epidemiological research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to advance clinically actionable and population-level evidence across otolaryngology, with a primary emphasis on sleep-related disorders. The primary focus is dedicated to sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), exploring their pathophysiology, the impact of autonomic dysregulation, and the efficacy of innovative interventions.
Recognizing the multifaceted nature of modern otolaryngology, this issue also extends its scope "Beyond" sleep medicine. We invite high-quality submissions addressing preventive medicine and head and neck oncology. By bridging specialized sleep research with broader clinical practices, this collection seeks to offer integrated insights into patient outcomes and public health strategies.
We welcome original research, reviews, and real-world evidence that contribute to evidence-based practice and epidemiological surveillance in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Yee-Hsin Kao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sleep-disordered breathing
- autonomic nervous system disorders
- oral and nasal appliance therapies
- oncology
- preventive medicine
- epidemiological research
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