Sleep apnea worsens non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in obese adolescents
Monday, August 8, 2016 - 08:41
in Health & Medicine
Studies have shown that obstructive sleep apnea and low nighttime oxygen, which result in oxidative stress, are associated with the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adults. Investigators have now established that these factors may also be important triggers in the progression of pediatric NAFLD to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, according to a new report.