Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in ...

Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in ...

Key Takeaways Untreated sleep apnea contributes to car crashesPatients who got no treatment were 21% more likely to be in a ...

There are many consequences of untreated OSA, and all of these are more likely with more-severe obstruction. Because people ...

Radiofrequency ablation uses radio frequency energy to shrink the tissues in the airway. It is beneficial for minimally invasive procedures with a short recovery time. Full jaw surgery involves moving ...

Sleepiness at the wheel is a significant contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. A new analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that for people with sleep apnea, ...

Some doctors recommend a dental or nasal appliance. For obstructive sleep apnea, a CPAP machine is prescribed. However, sometimes surgery is recommended for severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea ...

Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, those treated with sleep surgery vs. CPAP had decreased odds for motor vehicle ...

Patients who got no treatment were 21% more likely to be in a wreck than those who got surgery The surgery group also proved safer than people using a CPAP machine FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2025 (HealthDay ...