Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Does Not Improve Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. A Randomized Clinical Trial

Authors :: Fanny W.S. Ko
David S.C. Hui
Tat-On Chan
Vincent Wai-Sun Wong
Grace Lai-Hung Wong
Susanna S.S. Ng
Ka-Pang Chan
Winnie C.W. Chu
Kin-Wang To
Source :: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on NAFLD in patients w...

Subjects :: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
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