Tony Panzarella's research while affiliated with University of Toronto and other places

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BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder (MDD) is now the first cause of disability worldwide. So far, no validated and scalable biomarker has been identified to help with response prediction to antidepressant treatment. Cardiac biomarkers such as heart rate variability (HRV) have been studied in MDD, but few studies have examined its potential use for...
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Background Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, the perioperative adherence rate is unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the perioperative adherence rate of patients with OSA with a CPAP prescription and the effect of adherence on nocturnal oxyge...
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Background Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, the perioperative adherence rate is unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the perioperative adherence rate of patients with OSA with a CPAP prescription and the effect of adherence on nocturnal oxyge...

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... As such, missed awareness of OSA in surgical patients can put substantial strain on the healthcare system due to increased consumption of resources in the form of intensive care, increased ventilator support, and longer length of hospitalization [64]. Patients with OSA and compliant with their continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy were shown to have improved oxygen desaturation index on the night of surgery and were less likely to require oxygen therapy [65]. In addition, surgical patients with OSA and a CPAP prescription were associated with fewer cardiovascular complications, [17] further highlighting the importance of preoperative identification of undiagnosed OSA. ...