Journal Publishes Special Issue on Anesthesia & Sleep Medicine
"Among other things, these studies build the case for greater awareness of sleep issues among anesthesiologists and enhanced sleep training in anesthesia."
Category: Surgeries & Procedures
Surgeries & Procedures
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Surgeries & Procedures
LatestFlexible Robotic System Useful for Sleep Apnea Surgeries, Finds UC San Diego
The Medrobotics system allows surgeons to not only access critical structures through a single entry point, but also avoid vital structures, reports UC San Diego Health.
Surgeries & Procedures
LatestSurgery to Move Jaws Improves Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Surgery that moves both jaws forward—known as maxillomandibular advancement (MMA)—is a significantly effective and safe treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), resulting in benefits that include improved breathing, daytime...
In-Office Procedures
LatestMeet Surgio, the Robotic Surgeon at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
Officially called the da Vinci Surgical System, doctors control the robot’s tiny instruments from a console a couple feet away, reports DelawareOnline. Now ear, nose and throat surgeons have started using the robot to...
Pharyngoplasties
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Tongue Shrinking Surgery May Offer Sleep Apnea Relief
A treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea—involving shrinking the tongue and reshaping the palate—is being put to the test in a new study.
Nasal Surgery
LatestMaxillomandibular 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
LatestAnti-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
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Few Young Patients with Severe Obesity Undergo Weight Loss Surgery
Among US teens and young adults with severe obesity, a new study finds that only a small...