Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) as a risk factor for secondary osteoporosis in children

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) as a risk factor for secondary osteoporosis in children

Abstract Repetitive hypoxia seen in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) may affect bone metabolism increasing the risk for secondary osteoporosis. This study investigates the association between OSAS in children and secondary osteoporosis. This cross-sectional study included 150 children aged 1...

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Main Authors: Nur Syazwin Sies, Azriyanti Anuar Zaini, Jessie Anne de Bruyne, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Anna Marie Nathan, Ng Yit Han, Surendran Thavagnanam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82605-6

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82605-6

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