Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) occurs frequently among adults and children. The first-line treatments in adults are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mandibular retaining devices (MRDs), but the long-term ...
Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) have strong genetic components. Identification of susceptibility genes in both diseases will give better knowledge of their pathomechanisms and future therapies. In this thesis, the candidate ...