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Sleep Clinic Physician Sentenced for Medical Device CPAP Device Fraud Case
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Sleep Physician Sentenced for CPAP Fraud Case

On March 25, United States District Court Judge Rebecca L. Pennell sentenced Dr. Eric Edward Haeger, age 57, of Brewster, Washington, to one year and a day in federal prison followed by a one-year term of supervised release after Haeger pleaded guilty to adulterating and misbranding medical devices with the […]

LivaNova Receives U.S. FDA Premarket Approval for aura6000 System to treat Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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LivaNova Receives U.S. FDA Premarket Approval for aura6000 System to Treat Moderate to Severe OSA

LivaNova PLC announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted premarket approval (PMA) for the aura6000™ System for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The System utilizes proximal hypoglossal nerve stimulation (p-HGNS), a differentiated neurostimulation modality, to treat OSA in patients with […]

Sunrise Announces Landmark SUNSAS Trial Results, an At-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Pathway Compared with PSG
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Sunrise Announces Landmark SUNSAS Trial Results, an At-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Pathway Compared with PSG

Sunrise Group announced results from the SUNSAS clinical study, now published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, a leading international medical journal. Supported by the French Ministry of Health through the Forfait Innovation program, this study is the largest randomized controlled trial to date evaluating an at-home diagnostic pathway for obstructive […]

AAN Issues Guidance on the Use of Wearable Devices
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AAN Issues Guidance on Wearable Devices

Wearable devices and digital apps that are available to consumers are emerging as potential tools in neurological care. These include smart watches and fitness trackers to monitor heart rate, physical activity, sleep and other health factors. To provide neurologists with guidance on the use, limitations and evidence on non-U.S. Food […]