Accreditation is a formal recognition that a sleep medicine facility meets specific standards of quality and competency in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This process typically involves an extensive review by an accrediting body, which evaluates various … [Read more...]
AADSM Installs New President | Sleep Review
Summary: Kevin Postol, DDS, was installed as president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) on May 17. Postol, who started his dental practice in 1992 and specialized in dental sleep medicine by 2023, aims to raise awareness of oral appliance therapy for sleep … [Read more...]
Sunglasses-Like Device Promises Better Sleep Via Blue Light Sleep Review
Summary: AYO, specializing in circadian light therapy, introduced its wearable device at SLEEP 2024. The device, worn like sunglasses, uses blue-turquoise light to help regulate circadian rhythms, aiming to improve sleep quality, mood, and overall wellness. AYO’s technology, … [Read more...]
Sleep Research Society Welcomes Daniel Buysse as President | Sleep Review
Summary: Daniel Buysse, MD, has been appointed president of the Sleep Research Society board of directors. With over 30 years of experience in sleep and circadian science, Buysse will lead the Sleep Research Society in advancing sleep research and fostering collaborations with … [Read more...]
The Neuroscience of Naps | Sleep Review
By Sree Roy “I need a nap.” My 2.5-year-old says this with her arms raised, willing me to pick her up, wipe the sticky remnants of lunch off her face, and place her in a blackout-curtain darkened bedroom for her mid-day nap. What my toddler doesn’t know—but I do after … [Read more...]
Alkermes to Present Data for ALKS 2680 in Narcolepsy Treatment | Sleep Review
Summary: Alkermes plc introduced plans to present 3 posters at Rest 2024, showcasing the probable positive aspects of its investigational orexin 2 receptor agonist, ALKS 2680, for narcolepsy therapy. Displays will consist of information from a period 1b research, the layout of … [Read more...]
Nasal Dilators Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
Nasal dilators can be a simple yet effective solution to improve nasal airflow and enhance breathing, making them a potential add-on to certain sleep apnea therapies as well as having standalone uses for people without sleep disorders, such as people who have simple snoring, … [Read more...]
Data Platform Launches to Enhance Hypersomnolence Research | Sleep Review
Summary: A new patient-centric data platform has been launched to enhance research on central disorders of hypersomnolence. This platform, designed to improve understanding of these conditions, uses artificial intelligence and machine learning. The platform allows patients to … [Read more...]
Movano Submits More Clinical Results for FDA Review of Evie Ring
Summary: Movano Health and fitness has submitted up to date medical trial benefits and evidence of increased usability to the Food and drug administration as element of its 510(k) filing for the Evie Med Ring, a purchaser rest-tracking ring. Modern trials with UCSF verified the … [Read more...]
Vagus Nerve Stimulator Users Report Better, Longer Sleep | Sleep Review
Summary: The Truvaga In addition, a handheld vagus nerve stimulator, improved sleep for 74% of buyers in a 30-working day house-based consumer examine done by electroCore Inc. This examine, involving 39 individuals, also highlighted enhancements in temper, emphasis, and … [Read more...]