A surgically implanted device that moves a person's tongue forward during sleep reduces sleep apnea severity in children with Down syndrome, according to a study published April 21 in JAMA ...

A surgically implanted device that moves the tongue forward during sleep was found to safely and effectively reduce sleep apnea in adolescents with Down syndrome, according to a new study published ...

Children with Down syndrome are more likely than other kids to have sleep apnea, and existing treatments often fail to work. Now, an implanted device that stimulates tongue nerves shows promise in ...

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 ...

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Obstructive sleep apnea could be the reason you have trouble sleeping at night. The breathing disorder occurs when the throat and tongue muscles relax while you sleep, temporarily blocking your airway ...

TUPELO — For those who have tried unsuccessfully to use a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, the Inspire implant is a breakthrough solution. Larry Ferguson, 77, of Pontotoc, is among those whose lives ...

Have you ever asked yourself: Do I have a fat tongue? It's not a idle query. If you are one of the one billion people globally who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, having a fat tongue could be a ...

The FDA-approved Lenire device that provides bimodal stimulation with a controller, tongue tip stimulator and wireless headphones. An FDA-approved device for treating tinnitus is showing strong ...

Imagine if every moment is filled with a high-pitched buzz or ring that you can't turn off. More than 25 million adults in the U.S., have a condition called tinnitus, according to the American ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dr. Roach: My friend uses an Inspire device for sleep apnea. It bothers him during the day when he feels it stimulating his ...