The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Children with asthma who are required to switch inhaler types to accommodate insurance formulary changes may experience a loss of lung function not seen in children whose inhaler type stayed the same, according to Scott Bickel, MD, from the University of Louisville School of Medicine, who will present the study findings at the […]
By Rachel Clevenger, RRT, ECG, CTP The increasing overlap of specialties in the healthcare industry should be of no surprise to anyone, as aggravated medical diseases fail to exist inside a vacuum. Cardiac and pulmonary systems are prominent examples of this bitter truth and many singular health issues that begin […]
Sleep bruxism, commonly known as clenching or grinding of the teeth during sleep, affects approximately 8-15% of the population. Sleep bruxism can lead to various negative health consequences, such as tooth wear, facial pain and headaches. Sometimes, teeth grinding can be so loud that it disturbs the sleep of others […]
Bongo Rx, an FDA cleared medical device for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, utilizes no electricity or batteries. This cutting edge medical technology reduces the carbon footprint in the battle against global warming as no fossil fuels are consumed to power the device during use. […]
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited announced today that F&P ViteraTM, its new mask for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is now available for sale in the United States. F&P Vitera is a full-face mask that redefines mask performance through a combination of unique technologies to provide high levels of stability […]
By Rachel Clevenger, RRT, ECG, CTP The snowballing effect of digital publicity has placed vaping and e-cigarette related lung injuries at the pinnacle of every modern medical conversation for the last several weeks. There are floating questions about a push for state legislation of the products, discussions about CEOs stepping […]
In adolescent and adult patients with cystic fibrosis taking lumacaftor-ivacaftor (ORKAMBI®), the combination drug appears to improve lung function and body weight and reduce the need for intravenous antibiotic treatment, according to a French study published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. However, […]
Nox Medical has appointed Drew Lackner as the company’s VP of Sales and Business Development in the United States. Lackner brings more than 20 years of experience in the medical industry with most time spent in the Sleep and Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic space. Lackner’s primary responsibilities will be to manage the […]
Medline and Bleep LLC., a leader in sleep apnea solutions, announced today they have partnered to co-brand and distribute the DreamPort® Sleep Solution, the smallest and lightest CPAP mask-solution in the world, to the hospital and post-acute care markets. “Our partnership with Bleep strengthens Medline’s portfolio of patient-centered solutions linked […]
Cerner Corporation, a global health platform company and ResMed announced a new collaboration agreement to help providers make more informed treatment decisions, control costs and deliver seamless care across health systems to the home. As the population continues to age and payment models shift toward value-based care, home care is […]
