The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
It’s well understood and accepted that sleep position, in particular the supine position in which a person sleeps on their back with their face and abdomen facing upwards, is associated with an increase in sleep-disordered breathing.1 While over half of all cases of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are classified as […]
The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that white people diagnosed with sleep apnea, whether or not […]
ResMed announced the U.S. launch of the AirFit F40, an ultra-compact, full-face mask offering the comfort of smaller masks without sacrificing performance in order to help improve sleep apnea therapy compliance.2 Finding the right mask with the right fit and comfort can be daunting, especially for individuals requiring high-pressure CPAP […]
The field of sleep health continues to expand into the acute care/inpatient environment. Over the years, more and more hospital leaders have started to see the importance of sleep as a vital component of the hospital experience. A recent scoping review undertaken by Suen et al. found that undiagnosed obstructive […]
As the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) continues to rise, particularly among the aging population, its connection with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has become increasingly evident.1 Patients with AF seeking treatment for OSA often present with a complex medical history that includes a number of comorbidities, such as hypertension, acid […]
Sunrise, a key player in sleep diagnostics, has acquired Dreem Health. Launched by sleep tech powerhouse Dreem, Dreem Health stands out for offering easy and covered access to sleep care through its telemedicine platform. By combining an innovative sleep clinic with advanced diagnostic capabilities, this acquisition is set to change […]
Sleep Specialists, LLC, the manufacturer of Zzoma®, the FDA-cleared positional therapy device for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), announced a significant milestone today. More than 1,000 sleep specialists across the United States are now prescribing Zzoma to their patients, and over 800 sleep clinics are actively offering it […]
EnsoData, a pioneer in healthcare AI, achieved FDA 510(k) clearance for groundbreaking technology that enables AI-powered sleep diagnosis using FDA-cleared pulse oximetry (pulse ox) devices. Powered by EnsoSleep PPG scoring, widely available and wearable pulse ox technology can be deployed for a high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective approach to diagnosing sleep […]
ResMed launched its AirCurve 11 series devices, the company’s newest bilevel devices that use two levels of support, inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) and expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP), combined with digital technology to make it easier for healthcare providers to treat sleep apnea and to help patients start and […]
