A small chip in the chin: according to the Belgian company Nyxoah, that will be the new remedy for sleep apnea. Last week the green light received for the chip in the US. “In Belgium, the reimbursement application was submitted to the RIZIV and we hope to market the chip in early 2026,” says CEO Olivier Taelman. Sleep apnea expert Chloé Kastoer (UZ Gent) explains how the implant works and what the benefits are. “For some, this kind of tongue -stimulating device is the only good option.”
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Flemish technology provides innovative solution against sleep apnea. How does it work?
Bytaketonews
Aug 19, 2025