US Approves New Implant to Ward Off Sleep Apnea

US regulators have approved a first-of-its-kind implant that can help ward off moderate to severe sleep apnea. It is a chronic disorder which affects up to 18 million Americans. Sleep apnea is a condition in which the breathing passage collapses or becomes blocked during sleep -- complications can include heart disease and increased risks of accidents and death. The Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation therapy, which has been given the green light by the ...