The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Monday, August 31, 2026
Grifols has announced that its AlphaID™ At Home Genetic Health Risk Service, the first-ever free direct-to-consumer program in the U.S. to screen for genetic risk of alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (alpha-1), has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The service, also known as AlphaID™ At Home, is the […]
In a new study with obese mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that specialized channel proteins are possible therapeutic targets for sleep apnea and similar abnormally slow breathing disorders in obese people. The protein, a cation channel known as TRPM7, is found in carotid bodies, […]
ndd Medical Technologies (ndd), announces the successful deployment of its EasyOne Air portable spirometer for testing lung function at the world’s largest freediving competition, Vertical Blue. In a true test of EasyOne Air’s capabilities in challenging field conditions, the benefits of the portable spirometer shone through, yielding accurate and consistent […]
Held in late October in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the MASM 2022 Conference was an Educational Two-Day Event for Attendees The Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine hosted the 2022 Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan two weekends ago, and it was a valuable event for sleep professionals in attendance. There were […]
FACT Healthcare Consulting Group, LLC launches the first patent-pending, validated, web-based software to use alongside nasal measurement technologies. It is designed to educate users and enhance artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities for airway measurements and screening. The new innovative approach guides the end user through a data-driven algorithm […]
EnsoData, the healthcare technology company helping clinicians uncover disease while patients sleep, announces the expansion of its leadership roster, adding over 75 years of clinical expertise. EnsoData welcomes Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Nathaniel Watson, Sales Engineer Kimi Clark, RPSGT, RST, CCSH, FAAST, Sleep Coach Lacey Adams, RPSGT, CCSH, and […]
Consistent use of CPAP treatment in patients with known heart disease and newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a lower likelihood of rehospitalization, according to a new study. Results show that the risk of 30-day hospital readmission among those with cardiovascular disease and high adherence to CPAP for sleep […]
Medtronic plc announced its intention to pursue a separation of the company’s combined Patient Monitoring and Respiratory Interventions businesses (“NewCo”), which are part of the company’s Medical Surgical Portfolio. “We are executing on our portfolio management strategy, taking action to create value for Medtronic and our shareholders. This separation will […]
High-growth clear aligner innovator, Candid is making a splash this year with a host of leadership additions, clinical enhancements, and more. These upgrades will deliver even more convenience and control to the company’s CandidPro partners over the coming years. For dental professionals using clear aligners in conjunction with obstructive sleep […]
Sleep plays an important role in how the brain consolidates short-term memories from the previous day into enduring ones. But exactly how that process occurs remains a mystery. A new study led by UCLA scientists could help answer that question. Their research will aim to identify the electrical activity that […]
