Sleep disordered breathing and nocturnal hypoxemia are very prevalent in a lung cancer screening population and may condition lung cancer screening findings: Results of the prospective Sleep Apnea In Lung Cancer Screening (SAILS) study

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can influence the appearance and proliferation of some tumors. The Sleep Apnea In Lung Cancer Screening (SAILS) study (NCT02764866) evaluated the prevalence of OSA and nocturnal hypoxemia in a high-risk population enrolled in a lung cancer screening program.

Source: Sleep Medicine - November 3, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: M.T. P érez-Warnisher, E. Cabezas, M.F. Troncoso, T. Gómez, R. Melchor, E.J. Pinillos, A. El Hachem, C. Gotera, P. Rodriguez, I. Mahíllo, N. González-Mangado, G. Peces-Barba, L.M. Seijo Source Type: research