The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a novel, automated measure of analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity and risk of mortality in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The study findings, which provide a validated tool to better manage sleep apnea and promote preventive care, were published in the American Journal […]
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc announced that six abstracts presenting data from across its sleep medicine portfolio were featured at the 36th annual Psych Congress, held September 6-10, 2023. One of the accepted abstracts provided a comprehensive review of clinical data that assessed the impact of oxybate on sleep quality, sleep architecture and […]
Nox Health, a global leader in sleep diagnostics and value-based sleep care management, today announced that Brigitte Nettesheim has been appointed President, Nox Health, Enterprise business, effective immediately. In this role, Brigitte will have responsibility for Nox Health’s value-based sleep care management business, which provides plan sponsors and health plans […]
By Regina Patrick, RPSGT, RST Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which many small fluid-filled sacs (i.e., cysts) develop on a woman’s ovaries and the ovaries produce high levels of male sex hormones (i.e., androgens). PCOS is also associated with insulin […]
By Snorri Helgason Introduction Sleep apnea has been identified as a serious health issue for most countries. It exerts a substantial influence on individuals’ physical and mental health, impairing daily functioning and overall quality of life if left untreated. Moreover, sleep apnea imposes a substantial burden on society, leading to […]
A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil shows that the telomere shortening that naturally occurs with aging and is accelerated by OSA can be mitigated by the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Telomeres are structures made from DNA sequences and proteins found […]
Synthpop is pleased to announce its recent product launch – a new connected system of AI assistants for Healthcare workflow automation. Synthpop’s current customers are utilizing its AI assistants in a variety of tedious tasks, including data entry into complex EMR schemas, connecting patient charts to clinical guidelines and payor […]
In the realm of healthcare, the integration of technology has sparked transformative changes across various medical disciplines, and sleep medicine is no exception. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems are emerging as powerful tools within the field of sleep medicine, streamlining patient care, advancing research, and enabling more precise diagnoses and […]
New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep need and may someday help humans go without sleep for longer without negative consequences such as mental fatigue and impaired physical health. Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the study found that activating these […]
As the summer season comes to a close, hitting “reset” on routines is the perfect way to prepare students to go back to school. When it comes to sleep, practice certainly makes perfect. According to a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the vast majority (81%) of parents […]
