AASM, Professional Development

American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has introduced the Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program, a new initiative that independently evaluates and certifies autoscoring software that interprets adult sleep stages and events from polysomnography data. The Full PSG Autoscoring Certification Program represents a significant expansion of the AASM’s earlier pilot initiative, which launched […]

Clinical Insights, Sleep Pharmaceuticals

Clinical Trial of Early Morning Shift Workers Shows Promise of New Drug for Reducing Excessive Sleepiness

Many more people work very early morning shifts than overnight ones, and a large proportion struggle with excessive sleepiness from shift work disorder, leading to problems with focus, performance and safety. A new clinical trial by investigators from Mass General Brigham found that the wake-promoting drug solriamfetol (Sunosi) helped early […]

Industry News, Sleep Pharmaceuticals

Apnimed Secures $150M to Advance AD109 Toward Launch

Apnimed, Inc., announced that it has entered into a senior secured credit facility for up to $150 million with funds managed by HealthCare Royalty Partners (“HCRx”). The capital is expected to support commercial readiness activities and the planned U.S. launch of Apnimed’s lead product candidate, AD109, if approved by the […]

SleepWorld Magazine, Technology

1st Annual Reader Tech Survey 

Even if you’re not one to make New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year naturally invites reflection on what worked well last year, what needs to change, and what to leave behind.  With that spirit of looking ahead in mind, SleepWorld Magazine conducted its inaugural Reader Tech Survey […]