Evidence of neurodegeneration in obstructive sleep apnea: Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and cognitive dysfunction in the elderly

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Summary

OSA is a modifiable risk factor of cognitive dysfunction, and treating OSA prior to mild cognitive impairment may be an effective prevention strategy to reduce risk for cognitive decline and AD in middle‐aged persons and the elderly.

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review
Published
2015-12-01
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Keywords

Obstructive sleep apnea, Dementia, Medicine, Hippocampus, Cognitive decline

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