The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 28, 2026
The American Thoracic Society applauds Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to ban the sale of all flavored e-cigarette and vaping products in the state of Michigan. Governor Whitmer’s decision is an appropriate response to the 215 recently reported cases of e-cigarette triggered acute illnesses that have resulted in hospitalization and in at […]
By Jacqueline Kloss, PhD In casual conversation, I find myself describing what I do professionally, and it goes something like this: I teach behavioral strategies and research ways to help individuals, especially women, overcome their sleep problems. All too often, I am met with the response of “That is what […]
The American Thoracic Society has published an official clinical guideline on laboratory diagnosis of fungal infections in pulmonary and critical care medicine in the Society’s Aug. 30 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Though less common than bacterial and viral infections, fungal infections have surged in recent decades and […]
The ALS Association announced that Ventec Life Systems is the newest corporate sponsor to commit to helping people with ALS and their caregivers to live their lives to the fullest. Ventec Life Systems has committed to the development and launch of comprehensive respiratory care educational resources to help people living with ALS […]
By Robyn Frechette Or are you blowing it? Spirometry is the most commonly used test for pulmonary function diagnostics, but just because it’s common doesn’t mean that the patients performing the tests and the technicians conducting the tests are well-seasoned experts. In fact, many times subpar efforts that do not […]
It’s estimated that more than 100 million people worldwide suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [1]. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), delivered to the patient via masks and headgears, is the treatment of choice for most people with this disorder. To be effective, it is essential that patients use […]
Dräger yesterday announced it has received FDA clearance for its Seattle Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) plus system. Developed by Seattle Children’s Research Institute and produced and marketed by Dräger, the Seattle PAP plus leverages Bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) technology and further improves upon it to make it easier for premature infants with […]
In a new UNC School of Medicine study led by Rob Tarran, PhD, biomedical researchers show how high levels of protease enzymes in the lungs of e-cigarette users suggest they are at increased risk of developing emphysema E-cigarette “vaping” is widely assumed to be safer than cigarette smoking, but scientists […]
Vapotherm is offering a free webinar Wednesday, August 28th, 2PM – 3PM on the latest clinical research on High-Velocity Nasal Insufflation (HVNI). Presenter Kirk Hinkley, MD will share his clinical experience using HVNI as a front line tool for treating the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in the Emergency […]
While obstructive sleep apnea can impact any demographic, men are afflicted with the condition in a majority. Statistically, around 24-31% of males and 9-21% of females experience the condition at some point in their lives. As always, it’s important to consider the individual when assessing or treating anything, as anyone can exhibit “atypical” […]
