Cancer and obstructive sleep apnea: An updated meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The relationship between cancers and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been discussed for decades. However, the previous meta-analysis led to opposite conclusions. To further investigate this controversial issue, we performed this systematic review and meta-analysis update.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched and studies on "cancer and OSA" were all included. Two reviewers independently searched articles, extracted data, and assessed the quality of included studies. Moreover, the overall incidence of cancer and OSA in corresponding populations was calculated.

Results

Of the 1434 titles identified, 22 articles involving more than 32.1 million patients were included in this meta-analysis. An overall incidence of OSA po

SUBMITTER: Cao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8913079 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature