Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2024; 12(27): 6011-6014
Published online Sep 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i27.6011
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome immunological relationship
Mahmoud Ali, Alaa Ramadan, Salim Surani
Mahmoud Ali, Department of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 11651, Egypt
Alaa Ramadan, Department of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt
Salim Surani, Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, United States
Salim Surani, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, United States
Author contributions: Ali M was involved in the Literature search and writing of the manuscript; Ramadan A was involved in the writing of the manuscript; Surani S was involved in idea generation, writing, review, and supervision; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors have any conflict of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Salim Surani, FACP, FCCP, MD, MHSc, Adjunct Professor, Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, 40 Bizzell Street, College Station, TX 77843, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
Received: April 6, 2024
Revised: May 31, 2024
Accepted: June 14, 2024
Published online: September 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial summarizes the critical findings from Zhao et al and their effect on our understanding of the disease and the immune system's role in pathogenesis. Stress the importance of scientific methodology in validating causal relationships, encouraging readers to approach the study's conclusions with a critical mindset. Highlight the need for further research to explain the underlying mechanisms and to explore potential therapeutic targets.