This is a fascinating study not just because it demonstrates the benefit of CPAP in reducing sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and LDL, but more so for its use of a 'sham CPAP' for placebo!
As the commentator notes, it's unclear if the benefits were the direct result of reducing hypoxic events or more indirectly because of increased activity and exercise in the less somnolent. It would be good to control for that.
http://pulmccm.org/main/2012/randomized-controlled-trials/cpap-cures-metabolic-syndrome-in-obstructive-sleep-apnea-rct-nejm/
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Dr. Farhad Sigari is an Otolaryngologist, specializing in conditions of the ear, nose, throat and neck. His flagship medical office is located in Marina Del Rey, CA.
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