Summary: Researchers from the University of South Australia have developed a brain-based test using EEG technology they say may be able to diagnose excessive daytime sleepiness in just two minutes, offering a faster alternative to the traditional Multiple Wakefulness Test. By … [Read more...]
Home Sleep Test (HST) Devices Comparison Guide
Maximum Channels:13: EEG, LEOG, REOG, EMG or ECG, forehead pulse, snoring (dB), head movement, head position; PSG2 adds wireless finger SpO2, pulse, nasal pressure airflow, optional abd, thx piezo or RIP belts13: thoracic/abd effort, pressure, pressure-basedsnore, snore sensor, … [Read more...]
ReactDx Launches Type II Home Sleep Test
Summary: ReactDx, a division of React Health, has launched NiteWatch, a type II home sleep test cleared by the FDA. NiteWatch, worn on the wrist and finger, measures six health parameters and integrates with a mobile app for quick result access. Validated against polysomnography, … [Read more...]
Could a Simple Blood Test Hold the Secret to Sleep Apnea Risk?
Summary: A study conducted by researchers at the Sleep Institute and Federal University of São Paulo found that blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine correlate with the development of obstructive sleep apnea. This simple blood test could help predict sleep apnea risk and … [Read more...]
Single-Lead ECG-Based Sleep Test on Par With Polysomnography
Summary: Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a single-lead electrocardiography (ECG) approach for sleep stage classification that matches the accuracy of polysomnography, the current gold standard. This method uses a deep learning neural network and can be … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Snap’s Next-Gen Wearable Home Sleep Test
Summary: Snap Diagnostics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new wearable home sleep testing device, the Sleep Apnea Monitor (SAM) Model 9-10000. This next-generation device is designed to be smaller, easier to set up, and offers enhanced diagnostics compared to its … [Read more...]
Soomirang Abdominal-Worn Home Sleep Test Approved in Korea
Summary: Researchers at UNIST in Korea have developed an abdominal-worn device, Soomirang, to diagnose sleep apnea at home using a smartphone app. The device, which employs electromagnetic wave sensors and AI for real-time data analysis, has been granted regulatory approval from … [Read more...]
iDREAM Home Sleep Test Shows Promise in Detecting OSA
Summary: Scientists at China Health care College Hospital’s Rest Medication Center in Taiwan are producing the iDREAM (Clever Detection of Respiratory Activities via Automatic Monitoring) house slumber test. Around 100 clients have participated in medical trials, with AI-run ECG … [Read more...]
Blood Test Detects 24-Hour Sleep Deprivation
A blood test that can accurately detect when someone has not slept for 24 hours has been developed at the University of Birmingham and Monash University. This level of sleep deprivation increases the risk of serious injury or fatality in safety-critical situations. The biomarker … [Read more...]