Lee Neilson
Lee Neilson is an assistant professor of neurology at Oregon Health and Science University. As the lead author of a recent study, he has explored the potential links between obstructive sleep apnoea and Parkinson’s disease. His research suggests that addressing sleep-related breathing issues may help mitigate some risks associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
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Lee Neilson is the lead author of the study and an assistant professor of neurology at the Oregon Health and Science University.
Estudo relaciona apneia obstrutiva do sono à doença de Parkinson
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-03
Dr. Lee Neilson, OHSU neurologist and lead author of the study, explained the potential impacts of sleep apnea on brain cells.
Sleep apnea doubles Parkinson's disease risk in major veteran study
United States· 2025-11-27
Lee Neilson, the study’s lead author, offered a theory on how obstructive sleep apnoea may affect neuronal function.
Researchers found veterans with the sleep disorder were nearly twice as likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease
New Zealand· 2025-11-25