Association between obstructive sleep apnea and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Conclusions: Obesity associated with OSA is important cause of NAFLD/NASH but associated hypoxemia may be also implicated.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Abd-Elrafea, S., Shafiek, H., Salem, P., Abd-Elwahab, N. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research
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