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Weight-loss proves effective cure for sleep apnea
- Date:
- December 7, 2009
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- Karolinska Institutet
- Summary:
- For obese men, a dramatic weight loss can be an effective way to improve moderate to severe sleep apnea, scientists. Those with severe sleep apnea when the study began benefited most from weight loss.
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For obese men, a dramatic weight loss can be an effective way to improve moderate to severe sleep apnoea, scientists at Karolinska Institutet report. Those with severe sleep apnoea when the study began benefited most from weight loss.
Journal Reference:
- Johansson et al. Effect of a very low energy diet on moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnoea in obese men: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ, 2009; 339 (dec03 1): b4609 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.b4609
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