Summary: A University of Kansas study found that parents often trust AI-generated health information for their children more than advice from healthcare professionals when the authorship is unknown. The study highlights concerns about the increasing reliance on AI for critical … [Read more...]
The Impact of Socio-Ecological Factors on a Child’s Ability to Sleep
Summary: Randi Bates, PhD, of the University of Cincinnati, has received a $3.4 million grant to investigate how socio-ecological factors like racism, housing instability, screen time, and stress impact sleep health in young children. Her research will examine disparities in … [Read more...]
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Opens Renovated Sleep Center
Summary: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton has opened its newly renovated sleep center in Charlotte, Mich, offering expanded facilities and enhanced comfort for patients experiencing sleep disorders. The center now features additional private rooms with individual … [Read more...]
FDA Seeks Additional Information on Movano Health’s EvieMED Ring
Summary: Movano Health, which is pursuing FDA clearance for its EvieMED Ring, recently received additional clarifying questions from the FDA regarding the medical aspects of the device. This marks the final phase of the company’s 510(k) application review process. Movano says it … [Read more...]
Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Face Off in Sleep Accuracy Study
Summary: A study funded by ŌURA and conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital compared the sleep-tracking accuracy of the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Sense against gold-standard polysomnography. The study found that the Oura Ring outperformed the other two devices in … [Read more...]
Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Face Off in Sleep Accuracy Study
Summary: A study funded by ŌURA and conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital compared the sleep-tracking accuracy of the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Sense against gold-standard polysomnography. The study found that the Oura Ring outperformed the other two devices in … [Read more...]
Investigational Lower-Pressure CPAP as Effective as Traditional CPAP, Study Finds
Summary: A recent study published in Sleep Medicine found that an investigational CPAP device with lower pressure, known as KPAP, offers the same effectiveness in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as traditional CPAP while improving comfort for patients. KPAP reduces the … [Read more...]
Strip Before Bed to Prevent Sleep Divorce? Breathe Right’s Quirky New Advice
Summary: Breathe Right, in partnership with marriage therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, is promoting nasal strips as a potential solution to prevent “sleep divorce,” where couples sleep in separate bedrooms due to issues like snoring and nighttime nasal congestion. A new survey by … [Read more...]
The Effects of Sleep, Exercise, and Mood Can Linger for Weeks
Summary: A study by Aalto University and the University of Oulu revealed that the effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate, and mood can last up to two weeks in the brain, impacting attention, cognition, and memory. The research used wearable technology and brain scans over a … [Read more...]
OSA Impacts Patients’ Work, Relationships, and Mental Health
Summary: Apnimed Inc. conducted the SHINE (Sleep Health Inquiries on Needs and Emotions) survey, gathering insights from 1,500 people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which survey revealed the emotional, social, and behavioral impacts of OSA on daily life, including … [Read more...]
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