Summary: A review led by Flinders University researcher Suzanne Dawson, PhD, examined 18 studies on the use of weighted blankets for improving sleep in adults and children. The review found strong evidence supporting their effectiveness in enhancing sleep, reducing medication … [Read more...]
SleepImage Expands Home Sleep Testing in Australia and New Zealand with New Distribution Agreement
Summary: SleepImage has partnered with Bird Healthcare to distribute its cloud-based home sleep testing technology in Australia and New Zealand. The SleepImage system uses a finger-worn sensor to collect sleep data and provides rapid analysis to clinicians via the cloud. This … [Read more...]
Shadows to Light Gala Recognizes Three Narcolepsy Leaders, Raises $450,000
Narcolepsy advocacy organization Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) hosted its inaugural Shadows to Light Gala in New York City on September 20, 2024. This large-scale in-person gala raised $450,000, which will be put toward furthering narcolepsy education and awareness, expanding … [Read more...]
First-Time Benzo Prescriptions for Older Stroke Survivors Concerning
Summary: A study published in Stroke found that while the overall prescription rate of benzodiazepines for older adults after an ischemic stroke has slightly decreased over the past decade, the rate of first-time prescriptions remains significant. Researchers reviewed Medicare … [Read more...]
My Journey to Selling a Dental Sleep Practice
By Kenneth A. Mogell, DMD, DABDSM In 2009, I attended my first dental sleep medicine class, never imagining I would one day transition from a restorative dental practice to one exclusively focused on dental sleep. With the guidance of incredible mentors, I was able to build a … [Read more...]
CPAP Reduces Complications in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery in People with OSA
Summary: Patients with OSA who used CPAP therapy before total hip and knee replacement surgeries had significantly fewer complications post-surgery compared to those who didn’t use CPAP, finds a study conducted by the Hospital for Special Surgery. In a study presented by the … [Read more...]
FDA Expands Approval of LUMRYZ for Pediatric Narcolepsy
Summary: The FDA has approved Avadel Pharmaceuticals’ LUMRYZ for pediatric patients aged 7 and older with narcolepsy, offering a once-nightly treatment for cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness. Key Takeaways: FDA Approval for Pediatric Use: LUMRYZ, previously approved for … [Read more...]
Sleep Tech Startup PranaQ Gets Investment From DelightRoom
Sleep tech startup PranaQ has received a strategic investment from DelightRoom, a global tech company focused on morning wellness and the developer of the Alarmy alarm app. The strategic partnership will help PranaQ drive market adoption of its sleep-tracking wearable by … [Read more...]
Daybreak Mail-In Oral Appliance Workflow Lets Physicians Keep Patients In-House
Summary: Daybreak offers a mail-in oral appliance therapy workflow that allows sleep physicians to keep sleep apnea patients in-house, reducing the need to refer them to local dentists for oral appliances. This service includes providing sleep tests, custom mandibular advancement … [Read more...]
Two-Minute Test Could Measure Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Summary: Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed a brain-based test using EEG technology they say may be able to diagnose excessive daytime sleepiness in just two minutes, offering a faster alternative to the traditional Multiple Wakefulness Test. By … [Read more...]
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