Masimo announced the findings of a study published in the European Journal of Pediatrics in which Dr. Masashi Hotta and colleagues at the Osaka Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Japan found that the Masimo EMMA® Portable Capnograph “may be considered an effective monitoring device” for mechanically ventilated preterm infants (neonates).1 Noting the importance […]
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New Product Bulletin: Baby Tape Plus Infant Endotracheal Tube Holder
click below to order B&B Baby Tape Plus™ is a pre-cut endotracheal tube holder made from a non-irritating, latex-free hydrocolloid adhesive that is skin-friendly for infants. Hydrocolloid tape safely secures and contours to the baby’s tender skin while the adhesive tape firmly attaches to the endotracheal tube. Baby Tape Plus™ […]
STOP-BANG Plus HSAT Can Diagnose Sleep Apnea in Stroke Patients Before They Leave the Hospital
Sleep-disordered breathing is common in stroke patients. These patients don’t recover as quickly and are more likely to die or have a recurrent stroke, especially among non-white racial and ethnic populations. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines recommend considering sleep studies in patients with acute stroke and transient ischemic […]
New Clinical Guideline Recommendations for Sleep Disorders that Cause Excessive Sleepiness
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence. These sleep disorders cause excessive sleepiness despite a sufficient amount of nocturnal sleep. The guideline, available online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, […]
Onera Gets More Funding for PSG Quality Home Device
Onera Health closed the Series B funding round today, bringing the total funding raised to date above the €24M mark. Led by Innovation Industries in close collaboration with Invest-NL and with existing investors Jazz Pharmaceuticals, imec.xpand, BOM, and 15th Rock, the company intends to use the funds to execute clinical […]
Guiding Principles for Work Shift Duration Published by AASM and SRS
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS) have published evidence-based guiding principles to help employers determine optimal work shift durations for their workplace. With a process that assesses risks, considers countermeasures, and institutes an informed approach to determine and evaluate shift durations, employers can make […]
New EnsoSleep FDA Clearance Includes Total Sleep Time for HSATs, Pediatric Scoring & Web-Based Platform
EnsoData announces its FDA 510(k) clearance of new capabilities and enhancements to its product EnsoSleep, a leading AI-assisted sleep scoring solution. With a substantial clinical study size, EnsoSleep’s validation metrics support diagnostic accuracy, helping sleep labs and healthcare systems provide care more efficiently and improve patient outcomes across the globe. […]
In Utero Exposure to Tiny Pollution Particles in the Air Linked to Asthma in US Preschoolers
Women who were highly exposed to ultrafine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed asthma, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. This is the first time asthma has been linked with prenatal exposure […]
Money, Safety Main Factors Preventing Patients Seeking Sleep Treatment
Americans are having a hard time sleeping, causing a significant rise in those who need sleep care. In fact – according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)* – more than half of Americans say they have experienced an increase in sleep disturbances since the beginning of […]
New Sleep App Uses AI to Detect OSA
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 […]













