The hypoglossal nerve is essential for tongue movements and speech. Training it can improve speech clarity, swallowing, and ...

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An implant for sleep apnea is one of the few CPAP alternatives. This article compares hypoglossal nerve stimulation and ...

A woman who has suffered with sleep apnoea for a decade is finally able to breathe and sleep again thanks to a new implant.

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), sleep surgery is associated with a significantly reduced risk for motor vehicle accidents (MVA) compared ...

The flow of electrical impulses is directed from the source of the pain along nerve fibers that connect to sensory neurons. Sensory neurons can also support complex movements like picking up utensils, ...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare nerve disorder. It is not a communicable disease. Why is it spreading like a viral outbreak? After a raft of viruses that sent waves of fear in the last few years, ...

Various diseases can be treated by stimulating the vagus nerve in the ear with electrical signals. However, this technique does not always work. A study has now shown: The electrical signals must ...

Summary: Synchronizing vagus nerve stimulation with natural body rhythms, such as the heartbeat and breathing, significantly improves its effectiveness. This “electric pill” technique uses ear-mounted ...

"The total number of Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases increased to 73, comprising 47 and 26 women. Of these, 14 are on ventilator support," said an official. Pune has reported six new suspected cases ...

Cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) are rising in Maharashtra’s Pune. In just a week, the total number of the immunological nerve disorder has risen to 67, as per Pune Municipal Corporation. Of ...

Another surgical method involves inserting an implant to stimulate the hypoglossal nerve, which controls tongue movement. For the new study, researchers analyzed data on more than 2.8 million people ...