The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Home sleep testing has come a long way over the past decade. The industry has moved beyond simply asking whether a patient can be tested at home. Today, the conversation centers around how effectively, accurately, comfortably, and efficiently that testing can be performed. After more than 16 years in the […]
In 1974, President Nixon launched a bold strategy to address the U.S. Oil Crisis. The thinking was that if Daylight Saving Time (DST) saves energy in summer, it will save more energy when extended into winter. Thus, a two-year experiment in permanent DST began—and it quickly failed. Why? Car accidents […]
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 […]
For sleep technologists, earning the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential is a major professional milestone—one that represents competence, credibility, and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Ever wonder what it takes to create an exam worthy of that credential? How does an organization design a test that captures […]
ResMed announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Noctrix Health, a medical technology company focused on treating restless legs syndrome (RLS). The acquisition marks a strategic expansion of ResMed’s portfolio into adjacent neurological sleep disorders, reinforcing its mission to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. […]
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 […]
Even if you’re not one to make New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year naturally invites reflection on what worked well last year, what needs to change, and what to leave behind. With that spirit of looking ahead in mind, SleepWorld Magazine conducted its inaugural Reader Tech Survey […]
As a sleep physician, one of the most frustrating realities I encounter is not a lack of diagnostic tools, but the barriers patients face in accessing them. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common, serious, and widely underdiagnosed. Estimates suggest that more than 30 million adults in the United States are […]
For the millions of people managing both obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), tirzepatide (Zepbound® and Mounjaro®, Eli Lilly and Co.) may offer a welcome approach to help reduce symptoms and improve overall health and quality of life. It’s been almost exactly a year since investigators of the SURMOUNT-OSA trial […]
An estimated one in three adults worldwide experience symptoms of insomnia, yet only a fraction of those suffering have access to specialists trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI)—the gold standard in treatment.1,2 This unmet need has created a major bottleneck in behavioral sleep medicine, where demand far exceeds […]
