A Comparison of Ultrasound Echo Intensity to MRI as a Metric for Tongue Fat Evaluation.
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DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsab295
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVES Tongue fat is associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the standard for quantifying tongue fat. Ultrasound echo intensity has been shown to correlate to fat content in skeletal… read more here.
Keywords: tongue; tongue fat; echo intensity; ultrasound echo ... See more keywords
Effect of Weight Loss on Upper Airway Anatomy and the Apnea Hypopnea Index: The Importance of Tongue Fat.
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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201903-0692oc
Abstract: RATIONALE Obesity is the primary risk factor for sleep apnea (OSA). Tongue fat is increased in obese persons with OSA, and may explain the relationship between obesity and OSA. Weight loss improves OSA, but the… read more here.
Keywords: loss; tongue fat; anatomy; weight loss ... See more keywords