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Patients treated for OSA at an AASM accredited sleep center more likely to adhere to CPAP

Access to specialized services with a structured management protocol for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and close follow-up in a sleep center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine improves CPAP compliance and is a model for development in sleep centers.

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