Article
A subject-based association network defines new pediatric sleep apnea phenotypes with different odds of recovery after treatment.
Computer methods and programs in biomedicine - 1 Feb 2026
Gutiérrez-Tobal Gonzalo C, Gomez-Pilar Javier, Ferreira-Santos Daniela, Pereira-Rodrigues Pedro, Álvarez Daniel, Campo Félix Del, Gozal David, Hornero Roberto
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Timely treatment of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can prevent or reverse neurocognitive and cardiovascular morbidities. However, whether distinct phenotypes exist and account for divergent treatment effectiveness remains unknown. In this study, our goal is threefold: i) to define new data-driven pediatric OSA phenotypes, ii) to evaluate possible treatment effectiveness...
Topics
- Humans
- Child
- Phenotype
- Female
- Male
- Child, Preschool
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Tonsillectomy
- Treatment Outcome
- Adenoidectomy
- Artificial Intelligence