Study finds reduced brain grey matter concentration in patients with severe OSA

Monday, February 1, 2010 - 06:28 in Health & Medicine

A study in the 1 February issue of the journal SLEEP found grey matter concentration deficits in multiple brain areas of people with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study suggests that the memory impairment, cardiovascular disturbances, executive dysfunctions, and dysregulation of autonomic and respiratory control frequently observed in OSA patients may be related to morphological changes in brain structure...

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