Summary: Peerbridge Health, known for its AI-powered ambulatory ECG monitor capable of detecting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and heart conditions, has been selected to participate in the 2024 HeartX Cardiovascular Accelerator program. The program provides startups with access … [Read more...]
Online Insomnia Program Helps Caregivers Improve Sleep
Summary: Research from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine shows that an online insomnia treatment, SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet), improved sleep for family caregivers, particularly those with the most demanding responsibilities. The SHUTi program, … [Read more...]
Virtual Sleep Clinic Gem Sleep Expands Coaching Program
Summary: Gem Sleep, a virtual sleep apnea clinic, has expanded its coaching program to provide personalized support aimed at improving treatment adherence and outcomes for sleep apnea patients. The program combines technology with hands-on guidance to assist patients throughout … [Read more...]
Harmony Advances Pitolisant High-Dose Development Program
Summary: Harmony Biosciences reported strong second-quarter results and advancements in its pitolisant high-dose (HD) development program, aiming for a PDUFA date in 2028. The company highlighted revenue growth driven by Wakix and continued progress across its sleep/wake disorder … [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...]
Corporate Program Offers Apollo Wristband for Better Sleep
Summary: Apollo Neuroscience is launching Apollo for Business, a corporate program designed to improve employee sleep, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being through the use of its Apollo wearable device. Developed by physicians and neuroscientists, the Apollo wearable … [Read more...]
Self-Guided CBT-I Program Improves Insomnia
Despite a wealth of evidence supporting the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), access to this first-line treatment is extremely limited due to a shortage of CBT-I-trained psychologists. In Australia, approximately 90% of primary care patients with … [Read more...]