NeurostimulationObstructive sleep apneaUpper airway stimulationHypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) therapy represents a novel approach and a paradigm shift in the evolution of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment as a hybrid surgically implanted, medically titratable device. Unlike traditional sleep apnea ...
This spring, two UC researchers are collaborating in an international, multi-center trial on an investigational device for treatment of OSA. The STAR (Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction) trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy in patient...
Conditional use of full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is reportedly permitted for patients using any of the models for the remede® System, an implantable nerve stimulation therapy indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe central sleep apnea....
After Freeman's diagnosis, he was prescribed continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, as are most patients diagnosed with OSA. While this is a highly effective treatment for those who tolerate it, it is estimated that nearly half of patients are intolerant of CPAP. Freeman struggled to use...
ImThera Medical’s Aura6000 Implantable System for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea Posted onDecember 20, 2011byDavid PrutchiPosted inImThera Medical,Obstructive Sleep Apnea,Rechargeable Batteries,Sleep Apnea Image Credit: Imthera The aura6000 is based on ImThera’s Targeted Hypoglossal Neurostimulation (...
An implantable system for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea by electrical stimulation of the musculature of the upper airway. The system employs one or more sensors to determine the onset of an apnea event. Upon sensing of the onset of an apnea event, the stimulation generator provides a...
[32]; over 10 years as part of a visual prosthesis in the optic nerve [33]; and up to 7 years stimulating the median and ulnar nerve for pain control [34]. The implantation of these electrodes with stimulation purposes in humans also includes the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea [35...
Abstract Importance Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices have gained widespread acceptance for treatment of resistant epilepsy and depression. The increasing number of procedures has resulted in an increasing number of iatrogenic injuries to the vagus nerve, which can have a significant effect on...
Posted on March 3, 2022 by David Prutchi Posted in Hypoglossal Neurostimulation, ImThera Medical, LivaNova, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Image Credit: LivaNova In December 2017, LivaNova acquired San Diego-based ImThera – a privately held company focused on neurostimulation for the treatment of obstr...
Zoll Medical Acquires Sleep Apnea Treatment Company Respicardia Posted onApril 28, 2021byDavid PrutchiPosted inCentral Sleep Apnea,Neural Stimulation,Respicardia,Zoll Image Credit: Respicardia Zoll Medicalannouncedon April 12, 2021 that it had acquired Respicardia and its neurostimulation technology for...