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Sleep Apnea Linked to Brain Damage In Kids
Posted: 08-24-06 06:49am

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there is news which is related to sleep apnea linked to brain damage in kids. When children have sleep apnea -- that is, brief but frequent episodes during the night when their breathing becomes blocked -- they may be at risk for more than just a poor night's sleep. Findings from a new study provide what researchers believe is the first evidence that untreated sleep apnea in children can cause neuronal brain injury..


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