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...]
Scientists Identify Key Neurons That Induce REM Sleep
Summary: Researchers have identified two types of neurons in the brainstem responsible for inducing REM sleep, revealing insights into the mechanisms behind REM sleep behavior disorder and its connection to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease. By artificially … [Read more...]
Simple Method Could Screen for Sleep Apnea in Stroke Patients
Summary: Researchers at WVU Medicine and the WVU School of Medicine have identified high-resolution pulse oximetry as a feasible, cost-effective method to screen for sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea, in stroke patients. In a study of 96 ischemic stroke patients, … [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...]
Women Lose Hours of Sleep Due to Spiraling Thoughts
Summary: A recent survey by sleep aid brand Natrol found that many women between the ages of 40 and 60 are losing significant amounts of sleep due to spiraling thoughts. Nearly half of the respondents reported losing two or more hours of sleep per night, with 10% losing four or … [Read more...]
The True Price of ‘Free’ Apps: Sleep, Focus, and Time
Summary: A study by researchers at Linköping University and RISE, published in Digital Policy Regulation and Governance, reveals the hidden costs of using free mobile apps, including sleep deprivation, procrastination, and reduced focus. While users provide personal data in … [Read more...]
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