health12/06/2026, 14:17 · 1 min read
Proximal Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Is Safe and Effective for Long-term OSA Treatment
Proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation provides safe, sustained 3-year improvements in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms and quality of life, comparable to distal therapy.
Docwire News12/06/2026, 14:17
Proximal Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Is Safe and Effective for Long-term OSA Treatment
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), a novel treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), comes in two types: proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (pHGNS) and distal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (dHGNS). While earlier research has found pHGNS to ... [2123 chars]
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