Research
Successful sleep apnea treatment may lead to unexpected weight gain
The Brief
- A study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka University Medical Center proposes a biological mechanism for weight gain after successful obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
- The research was conducted on mice, according to the source.
- Many adults and children reportedly gain weight after successfully treating obstructive sleep apnea.
Why it matters
It suggests that weight gain after apnea treatment may have a biological cause rather than only lifestyle factors, which could inform patient counseling and follow-up, although the findings come from animal research.
Who’s affected
- patients with obstructive sleep apnea
- clinicians who treat sleep apnea
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A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Soroka University Medical Center may have uncovered a biological mechanism behind why many adults and children gain weight following successful treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The research, conducted on mice and…