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The hypoglossal nerve stimulator is a novel strategy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It has been gaining popularity over the last few decades and was approved in Europe in 2013 and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2014. [ 3 ]
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation, an option for some patients who have obstructive sleep apnea [28] Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for the treatment of incontinence. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS, which refers to simulation of nerves beyond the spine or brain, and may be considered to include occipital or sacral nerve stimulation)
Inspire is a hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS) to treat obstructive sleep apnea. It is an implantable device that stimulates nerves controlling the tongue. The device causes the tongue to move ...
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Both devices stimulate the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the muscles in the tongue, and can be an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (Cpap) machines. ... The stimulator is ...
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