Inflammatory Markers in Middle-Aged Obese Subjects: Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Play a Role?

• Main Authors: Paschalis Steiropoulos (Author), Nikolaos Papanas (Author), Evangelia Nena (Author), Maria Antoniadou (Author), Evangelia Serasli (Author), Sophia Papoti (Author), Olga Hatzizisi (Author), Georgios Kyriazis (Author), Argyris Tzouvelekis (Author), Efstratios Maltezos (Author), Venetia Tsara (Author), Demosthenes Bouros (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is associated with inflammation, but obesity may be a confounding factor. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore differences in serum levels of inflammation markers between obese individuals with or without OSAS. Methods. Healthy individuals (n...