Airflow sensors are used during sleep studies to measure and monitor the flow of breathing to help clinicians detect sleep-disordered breathing. They use various technologies, such as pressure transducers and polyvinylidene fluoride, to detect inhalation and exhalation. Airflow … [Read more...]
Addressing Sleep Issues Could Slow Dementia, Review Suggests
Summary: A new review highlights the significant impact of sleep disturbances—such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and disrupted sleep cycles—on dementia progression and caregiver well-being. Sleep problems exacerbate memory loss, confusion, and behavioral symptoms in dementia … [Read more...]
Daybreak Now Accepting CareCredit | Sleep Review
Summary: Daybreak, a provider of at-home sleep testing kits and the FDA-cleared Daybreak Sleep System oral appliance, has partnered with Synchrony to offer CareCredit as a payment option. This partnership aims to make diagnostic and treatment solutions for sleep disorders more … [Read more...]
Movano Focuses on EvieMED Ring FDA Review and New B2B Partnerships
Summary: In its Q3 2024 report, Movano Health outlined key business updates, highlighting the relaunch of the Evie Ring for direct-to-consumer sales and ongoing efforts to secure FDA 510(k) clearance for the EvieMED Ring. The company says it remains focused on expanding … [Read more...]
CPAP Adherence Solutions Guide | Sleep Review
CPAP is considered the gold-standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, yet is plagued by low patient adherence. To add to the challenge, payors will revoke a patient’s CPAP if they are not “compliant” within the first 90 days. So sleep disorders centers, private practice, and … [Read more...]
Movano Provides Update on EvieMED Ring’s FDA Review Process
Summary: Movano Health has submitted a complete response to the FDA as part of the final review phase of its 510(k) application for the EvieMED Ring, a wearable device that combines medical functionality, such as pulse oximetry, with wellness tracking features. Movano remains … [Read more...]
Viatom Offers Several FDA-Cleared Pulse Oximeters| Sleep Review
The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared several of Shenzhen, China-based Viatom Technology Co Ltd’s pulse oximeters. These pulse oximeters include the Oxyfit and the Checkme O2. The Oxyfit is a noninvasive device intended for spot checking and/or continuous data … [Read more...]
SOMNOmedics Introduces SOMNOwatch eco | Sleep Review
Sleep diagnostics company SOMNOmedics AG introduces the SOMNOwatch eco, which allows medical professionals to objectively collect sleep and movement data for an extended time and assists in the analysis of the data to identify sleep disorders and motor abnormalities. The … [Read more...]
ResMed myAir App Now Integrates with Smartwatches | Sleep Review
Summary: ResMed has introduced a series of new patient-centric products aimed at improving the therapy journey for sleep apnea patients, including the ResMed myAir patient engagement app now integrating with smartwatches, allowing users to monitor their CPAP therapy data and … [Read more...]
CPAP Systems Comparison Guide | Sleep Review
Positive airway pressure (PAP) is the most commonly prescribed therapy for sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It is also referred to as “CPAP,” which more accurately refers to the “continuous” air pressure mode. Other modes … [Read more...]
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