Partial Tonsil Removal May Have Better Outcomes Than Full Tonsillectomy
A 10-year study from Flinders University has found that "shrinking" tonsils results in far less pain and bleeding versus a full tonsillectomy.
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Surgeries & Procedures
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Jaw Surgery Improves Quality of Life in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
Surgery that moves the jaws forward can result in significant improvements in long-term quality of...
Surgeries & Procedures
PopularBariatric Surgery May Reduce OSA Risk in Severely Obese Adults
Bariatric surgery can result in long-term weight loss and significant reduction in cardiac and other risk factors, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), for some severely obese adults, according to a scientific statement from the American Hea
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In-office Procedure to Improve Nasal Airflow Seeks Clinical Trial Participants
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are exploring how small changes in...
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...
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Woman Shares How Bariatric Surgery Helped Her Become a Marathoner
Shirley Bearden, a Mercy nurse, once had trouble walking even short distances because of her...