Serum levels of NGAL and cystatin C as markers of early kidney dysfunction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

ConclusionsHigher risk for latent kidney disease in otherwise healthy OSAS patients is indicated. Sleep hypoxia seems to be a significant contributor in the pathogenetic process of renal dysfunction in OSAS.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11325-018-1677-8

Source: Sleep and Breathing - June 26, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research