Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of occupational injuries and reduced work productivity

A. T. Mulgrew, J. Fleetham, J. M. Fitzgerald, N. Fox, R. Cheema, C. Marra, C. F. Ryan, N. T. Ayas (Vancouver, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Systemic effects of OSA
Session: Systemic effects of OSA
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2310
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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