[anonu]

If anything, this underscores the importance of this field. Sleep is an under-studied phenomenon. Sleep apnea is even more so... Consider the current field of options, none of which may be any better than the one proposed on Indiegogo. All you need to do is flip on some infomercials or flip through a SkyMall magazine to see that there are dozen of gizmos and gadgets that don't work: chin straps, sprays, OTC mandibular advancement, etc.. etc.. The surgical options are not pleasant either. Look up "UPPP".

One promising technology is a small pace-maker-like device that is implanted in the chest and stimulates the hypoglossal nerve while you sleep: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/834474

[jwynia]

I believe my neurologist was one of those who helped develop that device (Cornelius). Can't log in to see, but sounds like the same thing. But, he keeps me on an adjustable CPAP machine instead because of how my sleep apnea works.