Possible Mechanism of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Tetraplegia

Possible mechanism for the high incidence of obstructive sleep apnea in tetraplegic patients has been outlined in a recent study. The details of the study appear in The Journal of Physiology and could pave the way for developing targeted treatments aimed at improving the quality of life of these patients.

mechanism of obstrucive sleep apnea (OSA) in tetraplegic patients identified
- incidence of OSA is high in patients with tetraplegia
- possible reason for high incidence of OSA in tetraplegic patients identified
- findings may help in developing more effective treatment options

Possible Mechanism of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Tetraplegia Identified

Mechanism of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in tetraplegic patients identified with potential applications in development of targeted therapies, as well as future research. Read More

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