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...]
Spine-Chip May Unlock Injectable Therapies for Sleep Apnea and Chronic Pain
Summary: Micro-Leads Inc has announced results from a first-in-human pilot study testing a high-resolution computer chip (HD64) implanted in the spine. This chip offers a new, minimally invasive method to both read and write spinal cord signals, providing a scalable approach to … [Read more...]
New Teledentistry Initiative Offers At-Home Sleep Apnea Screening and Treatment
Summary: Dentulu, a teledentistry platform, has launched a nationwide sleep apnea program to provide accessible screening, diagnosis, and treatment options. In collaboration with a network of sleep physicians and dentists, the program offers virtual consultations, at-home sleep … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance for Bruxism Therapy Too
Summary: The Slow Wave DS8 oral appliance, initially FDA-cleared for mild to moderate OSA, has now received clearance for the treatment of sleep bruxism. Marketed as BROSA for bruxism, the device offers a comprehensive solution for both conditions by relaxing jaw muscles and … [Read more...]
Hypoxia from Sleep Apnea May Promote Aneurysm Formation
Summary: A study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms. The research showed that intermittent hypoxia caused by obstructive sleep … [Read more...]
Apple Watch Gets Sleep Apnea Detection Feature
Summary: Apple’s new update for the Apple Watch includes a feature to help detect signs of sleep apnea by using the device’s accelerometer to track breathing disturbances during sleep. This feature provides users with notifications when patterns suggest possible sleep apnea, … [Read more...]
RingConn Unveils Gen 2 Smart Ring with Integrated Sleep Apnea Monitoring
Summary: RingConn unveiled its Gen 2 Smart Ring at IFA 2024, featuring integrated sleep apnea monitoring with real-time insights into potential sleep disruptions. The Gen 2 model is 24.8% thinner and 50% lighter than its predecessor, with an extended battery life of 10-12 days, … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Under-Mattress Mat for Home Sleep Apnea Screening
Summary: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a contactless, under-the-mattress device designed to aid in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The device is clinically validated for home screening, using sensors to monitor sleep, breathing, and cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Sleep Center Partners with Dental Clinic to Tackle Sleep Apnea
Summary: Total Snooze, a new sleep treatment center in St George, Utah, has partnered with Apple a Day Dental to tackle undiagnosed sleep apnea and provide solutions. Co-founder Julie Buchanan, DDS, emphasizes that oral health issues can indicate sleep problems and that dental … [Read more...]
Incannex Sleep Apnea Drug Trial: Key Findings
Summary: Incannex Healthcare has completed dosing in a clinical trial evaluating the bioavailability and bioequivalence of IHL-42X, a combination drug candidate for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The trial compared the bioavailability of IHL-42X’s components, dronabinol and … [Read more...]
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