Article
Sex-Specific Phenotypic Characteristics in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Comprehensive Analysis of Anthropometric, Hematological, and Metabolic Profiles Stratified by Disease Severity.
European neurology - 1 Jan 2026
Xu Hui, Yang Jun, Yang Junqian, Yao Zihan, Zhang Xinyuan, Li Xiaoli, Guo Yijing
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Given the limited exploration of sex differences in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), this study aimed to systematically compare the clinical presentation, hematological features, and metabolic profiles between male and female patients. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 1,567 adults (1,173 men and 394 women) at the Sleep Center of Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University. Participants...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Male
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
- Middle Aged
- Adult
- Retrospective Studies
- Sex Characteristics
- Severity of Illness Index
- Phenotype
- Aged