An implant for sleep apnea is one of the few CPAP alternatives. This article compares hypoglossal nerve stimulation and ...

It can result in weight loss, which may improve sleep apnea. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a common treatment option for OSA. It involves placing a surgically implanted device under the skin on ...

Stimulating the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the muscles in the tongue, can help keep airways open and reduce snoring. A surgically implanted device can stimulate this nerve. It’s activated ...

"This work adds to the growing body of evidence supporting surgical interventions such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation as an effective alternative treatment for select patients with obstructive ...

This may help you exhale more easily. For treatment resistant cases a surgical device called Inspire (hypoglossal nerve surgery) can be implanted. it works by keeping a patient's airway open by ...

“This work adds to the growing body of evidence supporting surgical interventions such as hypoglossal nerve stimulation as an effective alternative treatment for select patients with obstructive sleep ...

Principal Investigator: Kirk Withrow, M.D. A multicenter study to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Genio®️ dual-sided hypoglossal nerve stimulation system for the treatment of obstructive ...

(HealthDay News) — For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), sleep surgery is associated with a significantly reduced risk for motor vehicle accidents (MVA) compared with continuous positive ...