Wollongong man to trial tiny implant to treat sleep apnoea

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Updated August 17 2017 - 9:17pm, first published 7:00pm
Groundbreaking: Wollongong surgeon Professor Stuart MacKay is trialling the implantation of a tiny device to treat obstructive sleep apnoea. Picture: Robert Peet
Groundbreaking: Wollongong surgeon Professor Stuart MacKay is trialling the implantation of a tiny device to treat obstructive sleep apnoea. Picture: Robert Peet

A Wollongong man will be the fourth Australian to trial a high-tech solution for severe sleep apnoea.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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