What the Study Found (In Plain English)
Published in Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2019), this meta-analysis evaluating 2,699 human participants investigated: Obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) means apnea and hypopnea caused by partial or complete obstruction of upper airway collapse during sleep. Key clinical takeaway: The meta-analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Dr. Lin (AI Evidence Lead): Statistical Endpoints & Numbers
Primary Endpoint & Quantitative Summary (Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung, 2019-06-15; N = 2699; Rigor 94/100): The meta-analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Study Limitations & Caveats Before You Act
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