The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Takeda announced that the New England Journal of Medicine published data from the Phase 2b trial of oveporexton (TAK-861) in people with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). Oveporexton is an investigational oral orexin receptor 2 (OX2R)-selective agonist designed to restore orexin signaling to address the underlying orexin deficiency that causes NT1. Results demonstrated […]
Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). Beatrice Blanch, a sleep […]
EnsoData, an innovator in AI healthtech solutions, is proud to introduce a new RPM (remote physiological monitoring) offering to the EnsoSleep PPG ecosystem of AI tools. EnsoData’s RPM solution allows clinicians to seamlessly monitor patients over time and proactively intervene when patients need support with their therapy the most. RPM […]
Panthera Dental is proud to announce that their abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the AADSM and for poster and oral presentation at the SLEEP Annual Meetings. The oral presentation is part of a session entitled “Contemporary Management of Sleep Apnea” (O-13). Information regarding the 2025 IIR Grant will […]
Resmed announced it has acquired VirtuOx, a leading independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF) for sleep, respiratory, and cardiac conditions. The acquisition reflects Resmed’s commitment to improving the way care is delivered by making it more accessible, coordinated, and patient-friendly. With VirtuOx’s at-home diagnostic services, Resmed will be better positioned to […]
I never would have guessed that I had a sleep disorder. Sure, I woke up feeling tired every day and struggled with my daytime energy, but I was convinced that I slept great. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow and slept 8-10 hours every night. […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex condition with a variety of contributing anatomical, physiological, inflammatory, and obesity-related risk factors, which can lead to many physiological changes in the body.1 Yet for patients with OSA, there is good reason to be hopeful right now. We are witnessing tremendous advances in […]
As a board-certified sleep physician, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the field of sleep medicine. Their integration in both polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep testing (HST) has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders. In this article, we’ll […]
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. announced that two leading physicians in sleep medicine and sleep surgery, Paul T. Hoff, M.D., M.S., an otolaryngologist, and Ruchir P. Patel, M.D., F.A.C.P., a sleep medicine specialist, will join Inspire as Vice President and senior Medical Director, effective April 21 and June 2, respectively. “Dr. […]
Depression is more common in people with narcolepsy.1 According to research, around 20 percent of people diagnosed with narcolepsy also experience depression, with some estimates suggesting the prevalence could be as high as 57 percent.1,2 It’s unknown if depression is a primary feature of narcolepsy, or if life is just […]
