Hypoglossal nerve stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea shows downstream health benefits

MedicalXpress | juil. 17, 2026

Researchers estimate that more than 80 million U.S. adults are living with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the soft tissue at the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway during sleep. This blockage causes shallow or irregular breathing that lowers oxygen levels, decreasing sleep quality and raising the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.