Which Costs Less: GLP-1s or Bariatric Surgery?
A retrospective study explores how surgical and pharmacologic weight-loss strategies stack up in cost, effectiveness, and health outcomes.
Category: Surgeries & Procedures
Surgeries & Procedures
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Surgeries & Procedures
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Radiofrequency Device Offers Lasting Relief for Chronic Rhinitis, Study Finds
A 12-month study shows Neurent Medical's radiofrequency ablation device improves symptoms and quality of life for chronic rhinitis patients.
Surgeries & Procedures
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Certain Surgery Yields Long-Term Sleep Apnea Relief
After six months, surgical patients experienced a 60% drop in nighttime throat obstructions compared to 20% for those on medical treatment, and the results remained stable at follow-up two to three years later.
In-Office Procedures
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When Should Surgery Be Discussed with Sleep Apnea Patients? AASM Weighs In
An update to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline acknowledges the expanding evidence for surgical interventions for sleep apnea. But some physicians think the guideline doesn’t go far enough.
Pharyngoplasties
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CPAP Alternatives: Sleep Center Personalizes Treatment for Every Sleep Apnea Patient
A flow chart from Sleep 360 Sleep Diagnostic Center illustrates the OSA patient journey from referral to customized therapy.
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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AASM Releases Guideline for Surgical Referral of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients
It is an update to the AASM’s 2010 guideline, which made recommendations for specific surgical procedures but did not address when to consider such options.