CRP and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: The pooled MD of serum CRP levels of individuals with OSA was significantly higher than in controls, irrespective of their BMI: mean BMI > 30 kg/m2 (MD = 0.31 mg/dL, p < 0.00001); or mean BMI ≤ 30 kg/m2 (MD = 0.41 mg/dL, p < 0.00001).