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Effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor I and Apnea Hypopnea Index Scores in a Prepubertal Population with Maxillary Constriction
DownloadFall 2021
Introduction: Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a potent mitogenic hormone that is critical for normal growth and metabolism. In some cases, children with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) may demonstrate lower serum IGF-1 levels and growth. A narrow maxilla is one morphological...
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