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Study Links Sleep Apnea to Higher Dementia Risk

1/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study published in the BMJ Thorax journal reveals a troubling connection between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and an elevated risk of dementia, especially vascular dementia, among 2.3 million people in the UK. While OSAS patients face heightened dementia rates, CPAP treatment appears ineffective in reducing these risks, highlighting an urgent need for further research into effective interventions for cognitive decline.

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A groundbreaking study published in the BMJ Thorax journal reveals a troubling connection between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and an elevated risk of dementia, especially vascular dementia, among 2.3 million people in the UK. While OSAS patients face heightened dementia rates, CPAP treatment appears ineffective in reducing these risks, highlighting an urgent need for further research into effective interventions for cognitive decline.