Introduction

First evidence of how obstructive sleep apnea damages the brain

First evidence of how obstructive sleep apnea damages the brain

Sleep apnea is a curse afflicting most of those with cervical spinal cord injuries and many uninjured people. This study by UCLA researchers offers the first evidence that obstructive sleep apnea contributes to a breakdown of the blood–brain barrier, which plays an important role in protecting brain tissue by limiting harmful bacteria, infections and chemicals from reaching the brain.

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