Summary: A University of Michigan-led study found that both modafinil, a wake-promoting medication, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) reduced fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis, with either treatment alone or in combination leading to meaningful improvements. However, … [Read more...]
Scientists Identify Key Neurons That Induce REM Sleep
Summary: Researchers have identified two types of neurons in the brainstem responsible for inducing REM sleep, revealing insights into the mechanisms behind REM sleep behavior disorder and its connection to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease. By artificially … [Read more...]
What Exactly Is Software as a Medical Device?
By Alyx Arnett Software is no longer just a tool in healthcare—it’s becoming a medical device in its own right. Known as software as a medical device, or SaMD, this technology is playing a growing role in diagnosing and treating conditions, with more companies, including those in … [Read more...]
Partnership Aims to Improve Health Equity in Remote Patient Monitoring
Summary: Tenovi has partnered with Nonin Medical to integrate Nonin’s Model 3230 pulse oximeter into its remote patient monitoring (RPM) ecosystem. The collaboration aims to improve health equity by providing more accurate pulse oximetry readings for patients with darker skin … [Read more...]
Simple Method Could Screen for Sleep Apnea in Stroke Patients
Summary: Researchers at WVU Medicine and the WVU School of Medicine have identified high-resolution pulse oximetry as a feasible, cost-effective method to screen for sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea, in stroke patients. In a study of 96 ischemic stroke patients, … [Read more...]
Viatom Offers Several FDA-Cleared Pulse Oximeters| Sleep Review
The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared several of Shenzhen, China-based Viatom Technology Co Ltd’s pulse oximeters. These pulse oximeters include the Oxyfit and the Checkme O2. The Oxyfit is a noninvasive device intended for spot checking and/or continuous data … [Read more...]
Women Lose Hours of Sleep Due to Spiraling Thoughts
Summary: A recent survey by sleep aid brand Natrol found that many women between the ages of 40 and 60 are losing significant amounts of sleep due to spiraling thoughts. Nearly half of the respondents reported losing two or more hours of sleep per night, with 10% losing four or … [Read more...]
Acoustic Resonance Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Chronic Insomnia
Summary: A pilot study from Stanford Medicine and SoundHealth explored the use of acoustic resonance therapy as a new, non-invasive treatment for chronic insomnia. The therapy involved delivering personalized binaural spatial audio through a specialized headband, tailored to each … [Read more...]
The True Price of ‘Free’ Apps: Sleep, Focus, and Time
Summary: A study by researchers at Linköping University and RISE, published in Digital Policy Regulation and Governance, reveals the hidden costs of using free mobile apps, including sleep deprivation, procrastination, and reduced focus. While users provide personal data in … [Read more...]
Computational Approach Yields Custom-Fit PAP Masks
Summary: Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design, along with Chinese universities and Changi General Hospital, used computational modeling to design custom-fit positive airway pressure (PAP) masks aimed at improving comfort and reducing air leakage for … [Read more...]
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