The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Dormotech, a leader in advancing sleep diagnostics through innovative, clinically validated solutions, emphasized the urgent need for early and accessible diagnosis of sleep disorders in children. This critical focus echoes the profound insights shared by globally respected pediatric sleep medicine expert, Dr. Asher Tal. In an in-depth interview with Dormotech, […]
Narcolepsy research is entering an exciting phase, with promising new treatments and discoveries on the horizon. Because narcolepsy symptoms can cause daily disruptions, affecting everything from work to relationships, having effective treatments makes a meaningful difference in improving quality of life. At Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN), we’re committed to not […]
Sleep and wakefulness are carefully balanced by a network of brain regions. Yet for many years, scientists couldn’t pinpoint exactly which neurons regulated sleep state transitions. New research tools and a deeper understanding of brain signaling have led to new discoveries in dopamine and norepinephrine signaling, offering novel insights into […]
Apnimed, Inc. has announced positive topline results from its second pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of Apnimed’s lead candidate AD109 (aroxybutynin 2.5mg/atomoxetine 75mg). LunAIRo was a 12-month study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of AD109 in adults with mild, moderate and severe OSA, across a wide range of weight […]
Alkermes plc today announced positive topline results from the randomized double-blind treatment period of the Vibrance-1 phase 2 study evaluating alixorexton in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). Alixorexton, formerly referred to as ALKS 2680, is the company’s novel, investigational, oral orexin 2 receptor (OX2R) agonist in phase 2 development as […]
Sleep apnea is a widespread sleep disorder affecting millions of Americans, yet many cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. Although the practice of screening patients with a home sleep test device by dentists is highly debated, as a board-certified sleep physician I firmly believe that dentists can play a crucial role […]
Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, announced that, on Friday, June 27, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the “Appeals Court”) affirmed a prior decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the “District […]
A significant number of people in America are walking around with undiagnosed sleep disorders. Recent studies indicate 14.5 percent of adults in the U.S. have difficulty falling asleep, and 17.8 percent had difficulty staying asleep.1 While these alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for sleep disorder testing and treatment nationwide, […]
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc., today announced a settlement agreement with Lupin Limited, resolving the patent infringement litigation related to Lupin’s Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of WAKIX® (pitolisant hydrochloride). As part of the agreement, litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware will […]
