The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Sunday, August 30, 2026
The use of e-cigarettes is associated with wheezing and shortness of breath in young adults and adolescents, even in those who don’t smoke cigarettes or marijuana, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference. Alayna P. Tackett, PhD, assistant professor of preventive medicine, University of Southern California Keck […]
ZOLL® Medical Corporation announced that the peer-reviewed journal Nature and Science of Sleep has published five-year results from the remedē System Post Approval Study. The data show sustained safety and efficacy of transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation for the treatment of moderate to severe central sleep apnea (CSA). The remedē® System, the only implantable device […]
Somnology, a premier sleep monitoring digital health enterprise assisting a global population affected by sleep disorders, announced that it has been selected as the winner of the “Best Sleep Monitoring Solution” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes […]
By Joseph Kriainin, MD, FAASM If you couldn’t tell by the coat of pollen on your car in the morning, spring is upon us and so is the season of maximum suffering for those with allergies. Environmental allergies to pollens and grasses are extraordinarily common and can interfere with your […]
As a tribute to the respiratory therapy community, we picked up this article from the Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s an article written to tell laypeople what respiratory therapists do on a daily basis and their critical role in the pandemic. A respiratory therapist may not be the medical professional you’d be […]
Smiths Medical, a leading medical device manufacturer, today announces the launch of the acapella® choice blue vibratory PEP therapy system. Acapella® is designed to aid in the removal of secretions for patients who have Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, lung disease with secretory problems, and patients with atelectasis. Vibratory […]
Bleep LLC, maker of the DreamPort® mask-less CPAP solution, is now available as a potential CPAP solution on SleepGlad’s AI-driven platform. SleepGlad is a cloud-based PAP mask fitting platform for HME and DME providers. The technology allows patients to take a “selfie,” and it will automatically scan the contours of […]
Vitalograph launches new spirometer, new software with ECG and redesigned website. The next-generation Vitalograph Pneumotrac™ Spirometer, combined with Spirotrac® PC software, is a powerful tool for respiratory diagnosis of both adults and pediatrics. Capture reliable test results immediately with Pneumotrac’s precise and durable measuring technology which is extremely accurate and […]
Mintal, an emerging wellness and lifestyle brand, has launched two flagship sleep apps, Mintal Sleep and Mintal Tracker, that address sleep disorders, anxiety and mental health concerns. Mintal focuses on improving people’s overall well-being through scientifically informed wellness techniques and innovations. This includes a new approach for detecting sleep apnea […]
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc has announced positive results from the Phase 3 study of XywavTM (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) oral solution in adult patients with idiopathic hypersomnia, which will be presented during the Clinical Trials Plenary Session of the 2021 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. The presentation will further […]
