Tongue stimulation device reduces sleep apnea in adolescents with Down syndrome - Medical Xpress

4/21/2022 12:00:00 AM3 yearsago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
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 April 21 in JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery.
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 A… [+7081 chars]
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