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Copyright: © 2011 Lal C. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. The prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) increases with age. Since dementia is also considered a disease of aging, the question arises as to whether there is a link between these two disorders. Does co-morbid OSAS cause further worsening of cognitive functioning and would it’s treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) improve these neurocognitive deficits?
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