Summary: A recent study explores the relationship between insomnia, inflammation, and depression in older adults. The study found that older adults with insomnia experience more severe and prolonged depressive symptoms when faced with inflammation, compared to those without … [Read more...]
‘Bed Rotting’ Trend Raises Concerns About Teen Mental Health
Summary: Embark Behavioral Health is raising awareness about the “bed rotting” trend, where teens spend excessive time in bed, potentially leading to loneliness, screen addiction, and negative impacts on mental health. The trend, popularized on social media as a way to recharge, … [Read more...]
A Potential Fix Emerges for Narcolepsy Medication’s Palatability
By Sree Roy Ensuring a drug is absorbed as intended is certainly more important than the medicine’s palatability, but wouldn’t it be great to have both efficacy and a decent taste? For one narcolepsy drug, that conundrum was explored via a poster presentation at SLEEP 2024. … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea Ups Heart Disease Risk, Even in Those Under 40
Summary: A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in both young adults aged 20-40 and older adults. The research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, … [Read more...]
New Jersey Firm Acquires Ambien from Sanofi
Summary: Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc, based in New Jersey, has acquired the prescription insomnia medications Ambien and Ambien CR from Sanofi US. The acquisition enhances Cosette’s portfolio, which includes products in women’s health, cardiology, and dermatology. US annual sales … [Read more...]
Natus Appoints Veteran Medical Device Leader as New CEO
Summary: Natus has appointed Chris Landon as its new CEO. Landon brings over two decades of experience in the medical device industry, focusing on image-guided therapy devices, cardiology, and neurodiagnostics. He previously held executive roles at Philips and Medtronic and … [Read more...]
DeltaWave Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask Receives FDA Clearance
Summary: REMSleep Holdings Inc has received FDA 510(K) clearance for its new DeltaWave nasal pillow CPAP interface mask. The DeltaWave is designed to enhance comfort and maintain natural breathing patterns, aiming to address common issues that lead to therapy discontinuation. The … [Read more...]
Pioneering Insomnia Specialist Jack Edinger Dies at 72
Summary: Jack Edinger, PhD, an insomnia researcher and clinician, passed away on May 25 at age 72. He was a professor at Duke and an adjunct professor at the National Jewish Health Center. He co-founded an insomnia outpatient program at Duke University School of Medicine and … [Read more...]
EnsoData Acquisition Brings Mobile Sleep Apnea Screening to Homes
Summary: EnsoData has acquired Resonea’s sleep testing technology, enabling the use of smartphones for preliminary sleep apnea screening at home. This acquisition aims to enhance home sleep diagnostics by adding acoustic flow and microphone data channels, providing … [Read more...]
Impact of Philips’ Portfolio Changes: Earn Continuing Education
Terms for CSTE Qualification The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) designates this educational activity–Sleep Review’s April, May, & June/July 2024 Digital Edition series—for a maximum of 1.5 Continuing Sleep Technology Education (CSTE) credits. … [Read more...]
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