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The genetics of obstructive sleep apnoea.
Current opinion in pulmonary medicine - 1 Nov 2010
Kent Brian D, Ryan Silke, McNicholas Walter T
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) is a highly prevalent disorder associated with reduced quality of life and adverse cardiovascular and metabolic sequelae. Recent years have seen an intensification of the research effort to establish the genetic contribution to the development of OSAS and its sequelae. This review explores emerging evidence in this field. RECENT FINDINGS: A genetic basis...
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