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The apnea index\/hypopnea index ratio shifted from 1:1.3 at baseline to 1:2.3 and 1:2.4 at three and twelve months, respectively, indicating a greater reduction in apneas compared to hypopneas (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings suggest that upper airway stimulation therapy causes a shift from apneas to hypopneas, which may indicate that therapy prevents complete upper airway obstructions but may not fully prevent partial obstructions. 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