The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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 […]
Sleep apnea is a growing health concern in the United States, affecting approximately 54 million Americans, with 80% of cases remaining undiagnosed. This widespread issue continues to contribute to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. As the U.S. population ages and the obesity epidemic persists, the […]
Resmed announced its home sleep apnea test, NightOwl™, is now available across the United States. NightOwl is an FDA-cleared home sleep apnea test (HSAT) designed to offer healthcare providers a simplified, accurate, and efficient way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from the comfort of an individual’s home. OSA, a […]
The Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP) announces the return of Sleep Apnea Education Week, April 18-26, 2025. This annual awareness campaign aims to educate the public about sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans and has significant implications for both individual health and public health […]
At Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN), our hybrid approach to programs and events has transformed and expanded how we connect with people affected by narcolepsy. For those living with rare or misunderstood disorders like narcolepsy, connecting with others is often life-changing. It provides a sense of belonging that eases some of […]
Just a few days ago, an estimated 200 million viewers watched as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off in New Orleans during the biggest game of the National Football League’s season. What many sports fans—and even players—don’t realize is that a significant number of these pro […]
The thought of histamines might conjure up images of itchy hives or the tickling sensation just before a sneeze, but scientists have come to realize there is much more to histamines than their connection to allergies. Recent research reveals that histamines play a vital role in wakefulness. Produced by brain […]
Sleep apnea and insomnia are two of the most prevalent sleep disorders, often coexisting and compounding the burden on patients’ quality of life. For sleep professionals, the challenge lies in unraveling the intertwined pathology of these conditions to provide effective treatment. Given this complex interplay, it is crucial to identify […]
Panthera Dental, a global leader in CAD/CAM implant solutions and dental sleep medical devices, proudly announces the launch of its best-in-class BioMatch System, set to streamline the field of oral appliance therapy (OAT). The BioMatch System is designed to make ordering of a patient-matched appliance an effortless process, ease dental […]
A pediatric sleep specialist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Lourdes DelRosso, MD, PhD, had long noted that many parents would come to a consultation with concerns that their children “moved a lot in their sleep, were tired during the day, or had problems in school.” The parents attributed the daytime symptoms […]
