How the Pivotal Trial for LivaNova’s OSA Neurostimulator Is Different from the Rest
When testing the aura6000 implant, LivaNova didn’t exclude patients who have historically been seen as poor candidates.
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Oral Appliance Maker ProSomnus Reports Record Revenue for 2023
The company reported a 43% increase in annual revenue for 2023, driven in part by greater adoption of its oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
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FDA Clears First Oral Appliances to Treat Severe OSA
Data submitted to the FDA from 73 severe OSA patients showed that 80% of patients experienced an improvement of at least one classification or at least a 50% improvement in the AHI.
Prosomnus to Compare Oral Appliance Therapy to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in Clinical Trial
ProSomnus announced plans to design a head-to-head clinical trial comparing its precision oral appliance therapy and hypoglossal nerve stimulation in treating patients with severe OSA.
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Certain Oral Appliance 100% Effective in Mild OSA Patients, Study Finds
The study also found the device to be more effective in mild to moderate and severe OSA patients compared to traditional oral appliance therapy.
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New Sleep Apnea Jaw Surgery Concept Lowers AHI But Maintains Physical Appearance
It is hard to perform jaw advancement surgery without compromising on patients’ facial aesthetics. A pilot study of a new technique cured several people’s sleep apnea—all while maintaining their looks.
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AHI for Severity of Sleep Apnea—We Can Do Better!
A sleep physician reviews limitations of the apnea-hypopnea index and considers inclusion of additional variables to develop measures of OSA severity that may be more useful.
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Mandibular Advancement Devices Lower Apnea-Hypopnea Index at All Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Levels
A dental sleep medicine practitioner shares 5 years of data that show moderate and severe OSA patients can achieve successful outcomes with MADs. He calls for greater awareness of oral appliance utility.
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