In less than 90 minutes, a new, less invasive electrical stimulation technique has been found to improve breathing in people with sleep apnea. The technique, which involves percutaneous hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS), was tested on 14 people with OSA under sedation during a procedure designed to mimic sleep apnea breathing patterns. Unlike traditional HNS methods that require incisions, this approach uses ultrasound guidance to place temporary stimulating electrodes through the skin, activating the tongue muscle to keep the airway open during sleep.
Source: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02- ... apnea.html
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