Category: Surgeries & Procedures

Surgeries & Procedures

The Coronavirus Is Forcing Hospitals to Cancel Surgeries

Hospitals in hot spots like Seattle and New York are postponing elective surgeries, including those to treat sleep apnea, reports the New York Times.

Surgeries & Procedures

AAO-HNS Publishes Updated Tonsillectomy in Children Clinical Practice Guideline

The AAO-HNS guideline reduces the use of routine postop antibiotics and points out the FDA black...

Surgeries & Procedures

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Bariatric Surgery Patients Not Visible, Sleep Disorder Study Shows

A new sleep disorder study reveals that symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in bariatric surgery patients are not visible, according to Bel Marra Health.

In-Office Procedures

9 Alternative Therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

CPAP is the gold standard for obstructive sleep apnea, but what about patients who can’t—or won’t—tolerate it or who need an additional therapy? We profile the spectrum of FDA-approved therapies, including when to try them, considerations for each, and new developments.

Pharyngoplasties

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Nasal Surgery

Maxillomandibular Advancement Effectively Treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea

According to Healio, recent data reveals that maxillomandibular advancement was effective in treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Snoring Surgery

Anti-Snoring Devices & Snoring Surgery Market Expected to Reach $1.84 Billion by 2024

Global anti-snoring devices and snoring surgery market is expected to reach USD $1.84 billion by 2024, according to a report. Research and Markets added “Anti-Snoring Devices And Snoring Surgery Market By Device Type, By...

Bariatric Surgery

WESTMED Comprehensive Weight Loss Center Includes Sleep Medicine Services

WESTMED recently launched a Comprehensive Weight Loss Center, looking at weight from a scientific standpoint—not simply as a behavioral issue—and providing a full range of services for patients, including sleep medicine...