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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Significantly Lowers Hypoxic Burden and Improves Sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: Insights from the STAR Trial
By MedXY|Jul 13, 2026
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation markedly reduces hypoxic burden in obstructive sleep apnea patients, correlating with improved daytime sleepiness independent of AHI changes, suggesting hypoxic burden as a complementary treatment outcome metri