This time, thanks to a regional nerve block, her pain was well controlled. No opioids, no haze, just calm. That moment made me reflect on a larger question: Are we doing enough to personalize ...

In general, patients aged 18 years or older with less severe OSA, body mass index < 40, and < 25% central and mixed apneas are most likely to benefit from hypoglossal nerve stimulation ...

The tongue’s movement is controlled by multiple cranial nerves, including the hypoglossal nerve, which can be affected by various neurological disorders. Seizure disorders represent the most ...

Some people find wearing CPAP masks intolerable, though. For them, a surgical solution called hypoglossal nerve stimulation, using an implanted device, can also work. Oral appliances such as the ...

Babies' and children's mattresses and bedding emit toxic chemicals and flame retardants associated with developmental and hormonal disorders, according to two new studies."We measured chemicals in ...

A pinched nerve occurs when there is pressure or force on an area of a nerve, causing it to send pain signals to the brain. Most cases are mild, and a person can often treat them at home.

Hypoglossal nerve transfer- The hypoglossal nerve is the nerve that moves the tongue. It is a robust nerve and effective in restoring facial symmetry and symmetric lip movement when used in the repair ...

The RLN arises from the 10th cranial nerve (vagus nerve). The vagus emerges from the brain, exits the skull, then runs down your neck along the carotid arteries. It plays a role in controlling heart, ...

Our center offers expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies for OSA, including hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy. David’s obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) left him unable to ...

The function of the abducens nerve is to move your lateral rectus muscle. This lets your eye rotate away from the center of your body and look to the left or right. Sometimes called the abducent nerve ...