Endocrinological implications of the obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)

Since obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a multisystemic disease, it also affects the endocrine system. Normal production of hormones can be influenced by the presence of intermittent hypoxia, inflammation, and oxidative stress; for example, subjects with obesity and OSAHS have muc...

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Main Authors: Natalia Londoño-Palacio, Álvaro Fernando Rico-López
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia 2017-08-01
Series:Revista de la Facultad de Medicina
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Online Access:https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/revfacmed/article/view/59523