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High BMI lowers odds for nerve stimulation treatment response in OSA (Links to an external site)

April 9, 2024
High BMI lowers odds for nerve stimulation treatment response in OSA
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation reduced obstructive sleep apnea severity; however, this outcome was less likely among those with higher BMIs and those who slept in supine position, according to study results. “Physicians can take both this new information about BMI and sleeping on your back vs. your side into consideration when counseling patients with OSA,” Eric C. Landsness, […]