As the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) continues to rise, particularly among the aging population, its connection with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has become increasingly evident.1 Patients with AF seeking treatment for OSA often present with a complex medical history that includes a number of comorbidities, such as hypertension, acid […]
Sleep Disorders
Over 1,000 Sleep Specialists Now Prescribing Zzoma CPAP Alternative
Sleep Specialists, LLC, the manufacturer of Zzoma®, the FDA-cleared positional therapy device for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), announced a significant milestone today. More than 1,000 sleep specialists across the United States are now prescribing Zzoma to their patients, and over 800 sleep clinics are actively offering it […]
ResMed Releases New AirCurve 11 Bilevel Devices
ResMed launched its AirCurve 11 series devices, the company’s newest bilevel devices that use two levels of support, inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) and expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP), combined with digital technology to make it easier for healthcare providers to treat sleep apnea and to help patients start and […]
Samsung Galaxy Watch FDA Approved for Sleep Apnea Detection
Samsung Electronics announced that the sleep apnea feature1 on the Samsung Health Monitor app2 has received De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This feature, which detects signs of sleep apnea using a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and phone, was the first of its kind to be authorized […]
First Global Phase 3 Trials of Narcolepsy Type 1 Oral Orexin Agonist
Takeda has announced positive topline results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multiple-dose Phase 2b trial evaluating TAK-861, an oral orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonist, in patients with narcolepsy type 1. Narcolepsy is a chronic, rare neurological disorder of central hypersomnolence with significant unmet need despite multiple approved therapies. It is […]
Sleep and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition associated with pain, myalgias, and arthralgias, as well as a constitution of other debilitating symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive, gastrointestinal, sleep, and mood issues.1 Sleep disturbances are a hallmark feature of the condition and have a significant bidirectional relationship with other symptomatology, especially […]
Sleep Specialists Partners with iSleep Physicians to Expand Access to Zzoma Positional Therapy
Sleep Specialists, LLC, the manufacturer of Zzoma® positional therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and iSleep Physicians, a leading virtual sleep specialist practice, have announced a collaboration to improve access to effective OSA treatment options for patients nationwide, offering a comfortable and potentially mask-free alternative to traditional CPAP therapy. Zzoma […]
Noctrix Health Secures $40M Investment to Commercialize Novel RLS Treatment
Noctrix Health, Inc. announced that it has closed a $40M Series C financing round led by Sectoral Asset Management with participation from other new investors Angelini Ventures, ResMed, and Asahi Kasei Corporation, with strong support from insiders, including OrbiMed and Treo Ventures. This infusion of capital will propel the advancement […]
Apnea Pill: First Patient Dosed in Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial
– SynAIRgy Compares AD109 to Placebo Over 6 Months in People with OSA who Are Intolerant of or Refuse Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Therapy, the Current Standard of Care – Part of a two-study registrational Phase 3 program that also includes LunAIRo which began enrollment in September 2023 Apnimed, Inc., […]
Potential Next Generation Dual Orexin Agonist for Narcolepsy in Development
NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd., a Swiss clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative therapies for patients with rare and complex central nervous system (“CNS”) disorders, announced that NLS has entered into an exclusive worldwide option agreement with Aexon Labs, Inc., a privately held U.S. company (“Aexon Labs”), […]













