The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Dental Sleep Medicine | Sleep Disorders | Testing Modalities & Diagnostics | Patient Health | Pharmaceuticals | Research/Studies
Philips announced that Philips Respironics DreamStation BiPAP AVAPS devices, which include S, T, S/T, and PC modes with AVAPS, are available for sale in the United States for new set-ups for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and respiratory impairment, who are both >7 years of age and weighing 40-66lbs. The […]
Over the past 15 years, I have watched sleep medicine evolve through a number of transformative cycles—from lab-dominant diagnostics to home sleep testing (HST), from regional practices to national telemedicine platforms, and from siloed care to increasingly integrated delivery models. Each wave of change has rewardFed organizations that are willing […]
David Josza was recently named Great Lakes new president and chief executive officer. Mr. Josza assumed his new role on May 11, 2026. David Josza has broad experience across the medical and dental device industries. With an MBA in International Finance, he brings proven versatility across start-ups, mid-market companies, and […]
Staying active is known to improve sleep, but the research findings are mixed regarding the best workout. Some studies say light walking or stretching is best, others prefer moderate-intensity workouts like jogging — and some even find that vigorous exercise such as swimming makes sleep worse. Resolving this discrepancy is […]
Sleep.ai announced findings from a peer-reviewed study led by Washington State University, in collaboration with the University of Washington, exploring sleep patterns in people with chronic insomnia. It is the longest known objective, real-world characterization of objective sleep in chronic insomnia. Published in JMIR Formative Research, the study tracked 112 adults […]
Nihon Kohden announced it is expanding the reach of NomadAir® with Connect — its established at-home sleep apnea diagnostic system — into dental sleep medicine. The company will feature the solution at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Annual Meeting, taking place May 1–3 in Chicago (Booth 408). The expansion […]
Nexalin Technology, Inc. announced the online publication of a peer-reviewed study in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics reporting significant clinical improvement and measurable brain-network modulation in patients with chronic insomnia treated with the Company’s high-power 15 mA, 77.5 Hz stimulation approach. The paper was published online on April 20, 2026. The study, titled: “Modulating […]
The rise in GLP-1 medications for weight loss is undeniable. The amount of money Americans spent on GLP-1 medications skyrocketed more than 500% from 2018 to 2023, according to a 2025 study published in JAMA.1 A recent national health tracking poll of 1,350 U.S. adults reported that one in eight […]
Great Lakes Dental Technologies announced an exclusive lab partnership with TAP Sleep Care (Airway Management) to launch the groundbreaking Nylon flexTAP®, the world’s first FDA-cleared, single-point midline digitally printed nylon oral appliance for the treatment of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This strategic collaboration brings together […]
Narcolepsy Network, a national non-profit organization for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Burgess as its new Executive Director. Liz has dedicated her career to mission-driven leadership, serving for more than 20 years as an Executive Director of a diverse range of nonprofit […]
