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Increased risk of benign prostate hyperplasia in sleep apnea patients: a nationwide population-based study.

BACKGROUND: Sleep apnea (SA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by chronic intermittent hypoxia (IH). Chronic IH induces systemic inflammatory processes, which can cause tissue damage and contribute to prostatic enlargement. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between ben...

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Main Authors: Ping-Song Chou, Wei-Chiao Chang, Wei-Po Chou, Mu-En Liu, Chiou-Lian Lai, Ching-Kuan Liu, Yan-Chiou Ku, Shih-Jen Tsai, Yii-Her Chou, Wei-Pin Chang
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Acceso en liña:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3965509?pdf=render
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