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Sleep apnea, apolipoprotein epsilon 4 allele, and TBI: mechanism for cognitive dysfunction and development of dementia.
Journal of rehabilitation research and development - 1 Jan 2009
O'Hara Ruth, Luzon Avinoam, Hubbard Jeffrey, Zeitzer Jamie M
Abstract excerpt
Sleep apnea is prevalent among patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and initial studies suggest it is associated with cognitive impairments in these patients. Recent studies found that the apolipoprotein epsilon 4 (APOE epsilon 4) allele increases the risk for sleep disordered breathing...
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