What the Study Found (In Plain English)
Published in Annals of palliative medicine (2021), this meta-analysis evaluating human clinical outcomes investigated: Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is defined as more than 30 recurrent episodes of apnea or a sleep apnea hypopnea index (AHI) of more than 5 times/hour at a night. Key clinical takeaway: Eight articles involving 3,484 OSAHS patients were included. Analysis results showed that OSAHS was correlated with hypertension [odds ratio (OR) =6.44, 95% confidence interval (CI): 5.38-7.71, P<0.00001].
Dr. Lin (AI Evidence Lead): Statistical Endpoints & Numbers
Primary Endpoint & Quantitative Summary (Annals of palliative medicine, 2021-12-15; Meta-Analysis; Rigor 86/100): Eight articles involving 3,484 OSAHS patients were included. Analysis results showed that OSAHS was correlated with hypertension [odds ratio (OR) =6.44, 95% confidence interval (CI): 5.38-7.71, P<0.00001].
Study Limitations & Caveats Before You Act
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