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OSA remission at 10 years was more common with ILI (34.4%) than DSE (22.2%).
ILI may be a more effective approach for achieving OSA remission in this population.
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OSA remission at 10 years was more common with ILI (34.4%) than DSE (22.2%).
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Based on the large randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of Weight Loss on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity. Ten-Year Results of the Sleep AHEAD Study
Samuel T. Kuna et al. · American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2020
DOI 10.1164/rccm.201912-2511oc
cohort · n=134Cited 138×
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