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January (Issue 1 Volume 35)
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A randomised controlled trial of nasal continuous positive airway pressure on insulin sensitivity in obstructive sleep apnoea
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Lam J. C. M., Lam B., Yao T. J., Lai A. Y. K., Ooi C. G., Tam S., Lam K. S. L., Ip M. S. M.
Eur Respir J 2010; 35: 138-145		Full textPDF-fileAbstract

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The effects of treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) on glucose metabolism have been investigated previously with conflicting results. This study evaluated the impact of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) treatment of OSA on insulin sensitivity. Males with moderate/severe OSA and no significant comorbidity were randomised to a therapeutic or sham nCPAP treatment group for 1 week and then reassessed. Those who received therapeutic nCPAP were further evaluated at 12 weeks. In... [View all]
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