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• The Metabolic and Cardiovascular Costs of Untreated Sleep Apnea

  Among many other diseases and conditions that commonly remain unnoticed and are not usually diagnosed at first, sleep apnea has arisen as one of the most dangerous diseases affecting a large percentage of American population. However, whether the person is aware or not about this condition, the...

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• Study Shows that Inflammation Occurs Before Sleep Apnea

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• Can Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Suicide?

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