A hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant is a new treatment for sleep apnea. It replaces the traditional continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine therapy in people who have not had ...

"It's called GLP-1 receptor," said Dr. Atul Malhotra from the UC San Diego School of Medicine. It’s already FDA-approved to ...

To get the implant, you must have moderate to severe OSA and not benefit from a CPAP machine. It's not recommended for those who are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. It's also not ...

Untreated sleep apnea is a serious health condition that can lead to a cascade of detrimental effects, from cardiovascular ...

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, but if started early enough, continuous ...

Tim Herbert, chief executive of Inspire Medical Systems, showed the company’s implantable sleep apnea device and its remote control in 2019. (Inspire Medical Systems/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...