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Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Patients with Laron Syndrome

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Many patients with Laron syndrome complain of sleep disorders. Polysomnographic examination revealed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) caused by the obesity and narrow oro-pharynx.

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  1. Endocrine Research Unit, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, Kaplan Street 14, 49202, Petah Tikva, Israel

    Zvi Laron & Rivka Kauli

  2. Institute for Fatigue and Sleep Medicine, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, 52621, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel

    Eyal Rosenzweig

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  1. Endocrinology & Diabetes Research Unit, Schneider Children's Hospital, Kaplan Street 14, Petah Tikva, 49 202, Israel

    Zvi Laron

  2. Edison Biotechnology Institute, Ohio University, Athens, 45701, Ohio, USA

    J. Kopchick

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Laron, Z., Kauli, R., Rosenzweig, E. (2011). Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Patients with Laron Syndrome. In: Laron, Z., Kopchick, J. (eds) Laron Syndrome - From Man to Mouse. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11183-9_35

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