Chun‐Tuan Chang
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Dr. Chun-Tuan Chang is a clinician-researcher whose work bridges otolaryngology, sleep medicine, and urology, with a focus on the systemic consequences of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSA). Her key research areas include the impact of OSA on cardiovascular risk and lower urinary tract symptoms, and the therapeutic effects of transoral robotic surgery for OSA (TORS-OSA). In a 2023 study, she demonstrated that severe OSA patients have elevated serum homocysteine—a known cardiovascular risk factor—and that TORS-OSA surgery significantly reduces these levels, suggesting a novel pathway for mitigating cardiovascular disease in this population. Her 2022 work, in collaboration with urologists, showed that TORS-OSA surgery also alleviates lower urinary tract symptoms, overactive bladder, and nocturia in male patients, highlighting the interconnectedness of sleep-disordered breathing and urological health. With over a decade of contributions, Dr. Chang’s research has garnered attention for its translational impact, earning citations that underscore its clinical relevance. Her interdisciplinary approach not only advances surgical treatment for OSA but also reveals its far-reaching effects on systemic health, making her a notable figure in the evolving field of sleep surgery.
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