Mice Reveal Sleep Apnea Risks

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Sleep apnea is a condition in which the airways repeatedly become restricted during sleep. A wide variety of health conditions can stem from sleep apnea, as it causes the oxygen supply to be restricted over a significant period of time.

This video describes experimental research on mice in habitats where oxygen levels are periodically lowered to mimic the conditions of a patient with sleep apnea. The mice have experienced side effects that are common in human patients with the sleep condition, such as high blood pressure. By understanding the physiological changes occurring in the rodents, scientists can further advance sleep apnea treatment and prevention.

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