Summary: A new study led by pediatric sleep expert Wendy Hall from the University of British Columbia reveals wide variations in sleep regulations for licensed childcare centers across Canadian provinces and territories. These inconsistencies leave many centers without clear … [Read more...]
Do Screen-Free Bedtimes Make a Difference in Toddler Sleep?
Summary: The Bedtime Boost study, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, investigated how reducing screen time before bed affects toddler sleep. Conducted by researchers from multiple UK universities, the study involved 105 families with toddlers aged 16 to 30 months. Families were … [Read more...]
National Sleep Foundation Names 2024 Tech Innovation Winners
Summary: The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced the winners of the 2024 SleepTech Award, recognizing Loop Earplugs, UBlockout, and Neurovalens for their innovative sleep technologies. The award, which celebrates advancements in sleep health, was given in two categories: … [Read more...]
Nearly Half of Americans Lose Sleep Over 2024 Election Anxiety
Summary: A survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that nearly half (46%) of Americans are losing sleep due to anxiety surrounding the 2024 presidential election. Other major stressors impacting sleep include financial concerns (81%), job … [Read more...]
Poor Sleep Quality Before Surgery Raises Risk of Postoperative Delirium
Summary: A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2024 annual meeting shows that poor sleep quality in the month leading up to surgery is associated with an increased risk of postoperative delirium, a condition causing confusion and cognitive issues after surgery. Researchers … [Read more...]
Sleep Experts Push for Permanent Standard Time
Summary: As the US prepares to “fall back” to standard time, the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, including organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, is advocating for the elimination of daylight saving time in favor of … [Read more...]
Do Weighted Blankets Improve Sleep? Study Weighs the Evidence
Summary: A review led by Flinders University researcher Suzanne Dawson, PhD, examined 18 studies on the use of weighted blankets for improving sleep in adults and children. The review found strong evidence supporting their effectiveness in enhancing sleep, reducing medication … [Read more...]
SleepImage Expands Home Sleep Testing in Australia and New Zealand with New Distribution Agreement
Summary: SleepImage has partnered with Bird Healthcare to distribute its cloud-based home sleep testing technology in Australia and New Zealand. The SleepImage system uses a finger-worn sensor to collect sleep data and provides rapid analysis to clinicians via the cloud. This … [Read more...]
My Journey to Selling a Dental Sleep Practice
By Kenneth A. Mogell, DMD, DABDSM In 2009, I attended my first dental sleep medicine class, never imagining I would one day transition from a restorative dental practice to one exclusively focused on dental sleep. With the guidance of incredible mentors, I was able to build a … [Read more...]
Sleep Tech Startup PranaQ Gets Investment From DelightRoom
Sleep tech startup PranaQ has received a strategic investment from DelightRoom, a global tech company focused on morning wellness and the developer of the Alarmy alarm app. The strategic partnership will help PranaQ drive market adoption of its sleep-tracking wearable by … [Read more...]
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