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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Positive Airway Pressure, and Implications of Early Treatment in Parkinson Disease.
JAMA neurology·January 1, 2026·PMID 41284280
Why it mattersOSA is common and treatable, yet its link to PD has been unclear. This study provides strong evidence that OSA is an independent risk factor for PD and that early CPAP may mitigate that risk, highlighting a potential neuroprotective intervention.
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