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What Is the Inspire Implant Surgery Like?
Inspire obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) implant surgery is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed under general anesthesia. The process takes about 90 minutes, and patients go home the same day. Surgeons place the implant through two small incisions. One incision is made under the chin near the nerve that controls tongue movement. The second incision is made in the upper chest, where the implant is placed. (1) This two-incision method is less invasive than the older three-incision method. It eliminates the need for a third
Benzodiazepine Linked to Higher Risk of Overdose
Most people will struggle with insomnia at some point in their lives, whether acute (such as with jet lag) or chronic. Those with chronic
Sleep, Epilepsy, and Night Seizures
The connection between epilepsy and sleep is complex and deeply intertwined. Sleep deprivation can provoke seizures, while seizures themselves often disrupt sleep patterns. Recognizing
Hypersomnolence Survey Helps Identify Pediatric Patients Earlier
Hypersomnolence is defined as excessive sleeping and may or may not have underlying conditions or co-morbidities. It is one of the many sleep disorders
Long-Haul COVID Presenting with Sleep Manifestations
COVID-19 and its various strains are still relatively new, so we are just now starting to see how COVID affects other parts of our
Night Terror Tips for Adults and Kids
Night terrors are a relatively rare disorder that can present in both children and adults—kids often outgrow their night terrors, but as a parent
Got OSA and Insomnia? You’re Not Alone
Co-morbidities and even sleep disorder co-morbidities are fairly common, especially when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia. These are two of
Podcast Features Tips on Narcolepsy Management Planning
If you or your child has narcolepsy, developing a management plan in collaboration with a sleep expert is critical for many reasons. At The
Study Shows OSA Might Impact Cognitive Functioning … or it Might Not
Disorders and diseases are challenging because there’s not a one size fits all profile or solution for them. That’s why The Insomnia and Sleep
