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Inflammatory Markers in Middle-Aged Obese Subjects: Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Play a Role?
- Source :
- Mediators of Inflammation, Vol 2010 (2010)
- Publication Year :
- 2010
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Limited, 2010.
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Abstract
- Background. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is associated with inflammation, but obesity may be a confounding factor. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore differences in serum levels of inflammation markers between obese individuals with or without OSAS. Methods. Healthy individuals (n=61) from an outpatient obesity clinic were examined by polysomnography and blood analysis, for measurement of TNF-α, IL-6, CRP, and fibrinogen levels. According to Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), participants were divided into two BMI-matched groups: controls (AHI
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09629351 and 14661861
- Volume :
- 2010
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Mediators of Inflammation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.407b859d2f694992b692055d596c04f5
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2010/675320