In a recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology, a team of researchers performed additional data analysis on patients from the STAR trial. This was the pivotal trial that led to the FDA approval of Inspire here in the US. In this analysis, they looked at oxygen levels in patients using the Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator. The main goal was to see if the Inspire device improved patients’ oxygen levels using
In a recent study published in JAMA Otolaryngology, a team of researchers performed additional data analysis on patients from the STAR trial. This was the pivotal trial that led to the FDA approval of Inspire
What This Number Really Means Six hundred patients who struggled with CPAP sought a better solution and found it here. Last week, I performed my 600th Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator implant. Each procedure represents a
This publication, co-authored with 9 leading U.S. academic surgeons from Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, and other top institutions, presents the results of the PREDICTOR study. This study looked at whether simple body measurements can
If you have sleep apnea and find it hard to manage your weight, you are not alone. Extra weight worsens sleep apnea, and sleep apnea makes weight loss more difficult. I’ll explain why this cycle
You Might Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring If you’ve been waking up exhausted, struggling to focus at work, or experiencing morning headaches, it’s easy to attribute these symptoms to stress or aging. The absence of
If you live in the Phoenix area and have sleep apnea, you should know that advanced treatment options are available right here in Scottsdale. I’m Dr. Jordan Weiner, president of Valley ENT and a specialized
Can You Treat Sleep Apnea Naturally? “Can I treat my sleep apnea naturally, myself?” I get asked that question by patients from time to time. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you may have been
The relationship between sleep apnea and anxiety and depression is complex. People with sleep apnea report more symptoms of anxiety and depression. Many symptoms of sleep apnea – fatigue, poor sleep, problems with concentration or
If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and haven’t found relief with CPAP, you might have heard about hypoglossal nerve stimulation from your doctor or in the news. This FDA-approved therapy works with your natural
