The association between obstructive sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease: a meta-analysis perspective

Introduction: Alzheimer's disease (AD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are highly prevalent, chronic conditions with intriguing, yet poorly understood epidemiological overlap. To date, the amount of OSA syndrome present in patients with AD across literature remains unknown.

Source: Sleep Medicine - December 1, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: H. Khazaie, F. Emamian, M. Tahmasian, G.D. Leschziner, M.J. Morrell, G.-Y.R. Hsiung, I. Rosenzweig, A.A. Sepehry Tags: Sleep Breathing Disorders Source Type: research