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2. Hypoglossal nerve stimulator - Wikipedia

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   The implant may be configured to best accommodate the patient's comfort and sleeping habits (e.g., set a delay based on sleep latency). The hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantable pulse generator battery life typically lasts 8–12 years, after which the implantable pulse generator may be safely replaced with another surgery.

3. Somnoplasty - Wikipedia

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   Prior to somnoplasty procedure, a doctor may want a patient to attempt more conservative remedies such as sleeping in a different position. [3] Once the Somnoplasty procedure is started, the patient is given a local anesthetic and a special needle-like electrode with an insulating sleeve covering all but the tip, that delivers RF energy under the surface of the tissue.

4. Sleep surgery - Wikipedia

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   Obstructive sleep apnea or sleep apnea is defined as either cessation of breathing (apnea) for 10 seconds, or a decrease in normal breathing (hypopnea) with an associated desaturation in oxygen and arousal during sleep that lasts at least 10 seconds. In adults, it is typical to have up to 4.9 events per hour.

5. Sleep apnea sufferers troubled by CPAPs could try new ... - AOL

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   For people with sleep apnea who have trouble using a CPAP machine, there is hope in a new treatment for a good night's sleep. Sleep apnea sufferers troubled by CPAPs could try new treatment [Video ...

6. US federal court orders Philips to restrict production of ...

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   By Christy Santhosh (Reuters) -A U.S. federal court issued a decree to restrict the production and sale of Philips' new sleep apnea machines at several facilities in the country, the Food and Drug ...

7. FDA Approves Abiomed's Impella Low Profile Sheath - AOL

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   The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Abiomed Inc's (NASDAQ: ABMD) Impella Low Profile Sheath. Compared to the existing 14 French (Fr) sheath used for the placement of Impella CP, the new sheath ...