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From Gout to Glycocalyx: Exploring New Frontiers in Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Health Issues

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Innovative Approaches to Diagnosing Sleep Apnea

Sweat testing is emerging as a potential alternative for diagnosing sleep apnea, particularly in middle-aged and overweight adults who commonly experience obstructive sleep apnea. This condition occurs when muscle relaxation during sleep causes the airway walls to collapse, obstructing breathing. Current diagnostic methods, such as blood, urine, and saliva tests, alongside cumbersome home-testing kits that require oxygen sensors and elastic bands for monitoring, could benefit from this innovative approach. Researchers at the University of Cordoba in Spain are exploring the feasibility of sweat testing as a simpler and possibly more effective diagnostic tool, promising a more accessible solution for patients.

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