Spine-Chip May Unlock Injectable Therapies for Sleep Apnea and Chronic Pain

Summary: Micro-Leads Inc has announced results from a first-in-human pilot study testing a high-resolution computer chip (HD64) implanted in the spine. This chip offers a new, minimally invasive method to both read and write spinal cord signals, providing a scalable approach to targeting multiple neurological regions. The study, published in Neurosurgery, highlights its potential to…

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New Jersey Doctor Recognized for Excellence in Nasal Breathing Treatment

Summary: Robert Mignone, DO, of Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy, has been selected as a Aerin Medical Center of Excellence provider in New Jersey, a designation that recognizes his expertise in the VivAer nasal airway remodeling technique, a non-invasive treatment for nasal airway obstruction. VivAer has been clinically proven to improve nasal breathing, with…

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Vivos Granted Reimbursement Codes for Oral Appliances for OSA

Summary: Vivos Therapeutics Inc has announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) will introduce new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for Vivos CARE oral appliances, effective Jan 1, 2025. These codes are expected to facilitate insurance coverage and reimbursement for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in both adults and children. Vivos’ airway remodeling…

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Jet Lag App Reaches 1 Million Users, Expands Airline Partnerships

Summary: Timeshifter Inc, the developer of a jet lag app based on circadian science, announced at the World Aviation Festival that its app has reached over 1 million users. The company also revealed a new partnership with Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Timeshifter’s app helps travelers minimize jet lag…

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