New device implanted to treat sleep apnea proven to be less invasive, doctors say
Haley Hernandez, Health Reporter
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Plus, sleep apnea patients face a greater risk of suffering complications from COVID-19.
There is a device that can be surgically implanted to treat sleep apnea.
While a lot of people steered clear of the operation before, a new, less invasive way to implant the device is making it more attractive to patients.
Ibaldo Borrego from Magnolia said he hasn’t had much success with other ways to treat his sleep apnea and he knows it’s bad for his health and a concern for his wife.
Lydia s journey: A little Kiwi girl s mission to put two feet on the ground
13 Apr, 2021 09:00 AM
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Four-year-old Lydia s leg has gained 8 cm in length since she began leg lengthening procedures in the US. Photo / Supplied
Four-year-old Lydia s leg has gained 8 cm in length since she began leg lengthening procedures in the US. Photo / Supplied
An Auckland family that uprooted their life in New Zealand in a bid to get life-changing surgery for their little girl in the US are celebrating an important milestone.
Four-year-old Lydia Golding was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), which affects the pelvis and hip bone, and results in a shortened leg.
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