Open AccessObstructive sleep apnea and bone mineral density in obese patients
Author(s) -
Lucio Gnessi,
Mariani,
Daniela Fiore,
Laura Varone,
Basciani,
Persichetti,
Mikiko Watanabe,
Saponara,
Spera,
Costanzo Moretti
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
diabetes metabolic syndrome and obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.853
H-Index - 43
ISSN - 1178-7007
DOI - 10.2147/dmso.s37761
Subject(s) - medicine , bone mineral , obstructive sleep apnea , body mass index , obesity , waist , sleep apnea , femoral neck , apnea–hypopnea index , endocrinology , apnea , polysomnography , osteoporosis
Obesity and its co-morbidities may adversely affect bone mineral density (BMD). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major complication of obesity. To date, the effects of OSA on BMD in obese patients have been poorly studied.
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