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The association between sleep apnea and mortality risk in children with epilepsy

Stefanie Dedeurwaerdere, PhD, UCB, Brussels, Belgium, comments on the findings of her research on sleep apnea in uncontrolled epilepsy. The study revealed a significant association between sleep apnea and high mortality risk in children, with a 100-fold increased risk if there is an obstructive sleep apnea code, and up to a 200-fold increased risk if there's a central sleep apnea code. Dr Dedeurwaerdere notes that positive airway pressure treatment showed improved mortality outcomes in older patients, but not in children or younger patients. This interview took place at the 77th American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA. These works are owned by Magdalen Medical Publishing (MMP) and are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All rights are reserved.