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Exploring Lateral Wall Collapse and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation in OSA

May 18, 20250
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Guest: Daniel Paul Vena, PhD

A recent study explored whether lateral wall collapse can predict hypoglossal nerve stimulation efficacy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Join Dr. Daniel Vena as he explains the findings from this research and areas for future explanation. Dr. Vena is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and he spoke about this topic at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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