New ‘tongue pacemaker’ could be a gamechanger for sleep apnea patients

A new tongue pacemaker for sleep apnea may improve breathing during sleep while lowering diabetes and high blood pressure ...
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Tongue pacemaker might improve sleep apnea patients' health

Key Takeaways A pacemaker for the tongue might improve health among sleep apnea patientsHypoglossal nerve stimulation ...
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A tongue stimulation implant could be the answer to your sleep apnea

MUSKEGON, Mich. — About 30 million people in the United States deal with sleep apnea. Of those, only about 6 million are even diagnosed. Disruptive sleep can affect mental clarity, put a strain on ...
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This implantable alternative to a CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea works best for people who are overweight, not obese

To qualify for the device, called a hypoglossal nerve stimulator, a person over 18 diagnosed with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea must be unable to adapt or refuse to wear a continuous ...
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Inspire for Sleep Apnea: What to Know About the Treatment Device and How It Works

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inspire Sleep Apnea Innovation Around 22 million Americans have sleep apnea. Traditional continuous positive airway pressure, or ...