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New Sleep Apnea Surgery on the Horizon!

By mkstump Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Hi everyone. Just wanted to call your attention to a new surgery for sleep apnea called Genial Bone Advancement Trephine. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University report that, "Even immediately after the procedure patients have an easier time breathing." They've also found that it gives many patients relief from hypertension. To read the full article on GBAT, click here. For more information on sleep disorder treatment, see Dr. Allen Blaivas' blog Non-Medicinal Treatments for Sleep Disorders or see our Treatment Guide.
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By mkstump— Last Modified: 09/04/10, First Published: 08/29/07