Summary: Sleep Specialists announced that its FDA-cleared device, Zzoma, for treating mild to moderate positional sleep apnea, is now available for ordering on Parachute Health, an online platform for medical equipment and supplies. This move aims to simplify and streamline the … [Read more...]
New Study Explores Sleep’s Impact on Women’s Cognitive Health
Summary: The Scripps Research Digital Trials Center has initiated the REFRESH-NOW study to explore the relationship between sleep and cognitive health in women aged 55 and older. Utilizing activity trackers and a smartphone app, the study will gather extensive sleep data over … [Read more...]
Vyvo’s New BioSense Ring Rewards Users for Health Data
Summary: A new wearable device, the BioSense Ring, has been introduced, combining advanced health monitoring with blockchain technology. This device offers comprehensive wellness insights and rewards users for sharing their health data while ensuring privacy and ownership. Key … [Read more...]
ECU Health Otolaryngologist Completes 100th Inspire Procedure
Summary: Brian Brodish, MD, an otolaryngologist with Eastern Carolina ENT, completed his 100th Inspire therapy procedure at ECU Health Medical Center on July 14. Inspire is an FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) designed for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP … [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...]
AI Tool Uses Apple Watch Data to Create Doctor-Reviewed Health Plans
Summary: Empirical Health’s Empirical 2.0 platform uses AI to analyze biometric data from Apple Watch, creating personalized health plans. These plans are reviewed by doctors to ensure accuracy and safety, integrating features such as advanced AI-generated care protocols, support … [Read more...]
React Health and ReactDx: A Joint Vision for Care
Summary: React Health and ReactDx have announced new joint mission and vision statements to enhance their commitment to respiratory, sleep, and cardiac care. The new mission aims to improve lives through innovative diagnostics and medical devices, while the vision focuses on … [Read more...]
Somnics Earns Spot in AHA’s Heart and Brain Health Program
Summary: Somnics Health, focused on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatments, has been selected by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the Heart and Brain Health Accelerator. This program, part of the MedTech Innovator Accelerator, involves over 60 companies gaining access … [Read more...]
How Changes in Sleep Patterns Predict Health Risks
Summary: A study analyzing 5 million nights of sleep data from 33,000 people found that changes in sleep patterns, detected by sleep trackers, can provide insights into chronic conditions like diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19. The researchers identified … [Read more...]