Around 22 million Americans have sleep apnea. Traditional continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machines are the standard treatment. However, they can be loud, uncomfortable and have a pesky ...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - According to a report from the Sleep Foundation, nearly 50% of workers said they’re regularly tired during the day. But doctors are working to improve the lives of those who’ve ...
WESTON, Fla. — Sleep loss and sleep disorders are among the most common, yet frequently overlooked and treatable health problems. Fortunately, there are some implantable devices that can help people ...
A hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant is a new treatment for sleep apnea. It replaces the traditional continuous positive ...
There's no doubt we need better treatments for sleep apnea. This implant is kind of like a pacemaker. It's only for one type of sleep apnea but the goal is the same-to make sure you keep breathing and ...
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An estimated 30 million Americans have sleep apnea, which is defined as recurring episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep. For many years, a CPAP ...
WASHINGTON -- Loud snoring may do more than irritate your spouse: It can signal sleep apnea, depriving you of enough zzz's to trigger a car crash, even a heart attack. Now scientists are beginning to ...
Medtronic will purchase Restore Medical under an agreement in which Medtronic will pay $1.60 per share in cash for each share of Restore Medical stock. Restore Medical makes the Pillar Palatal Implant ...