ŌURA, best known as the maker of Oura Ring, announced its recent filing with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against Ultrahuman, RingConn, and Circular for infringement on several patents related to the Oura Ring form factor and both internal and external components, including sensor functionality and data processing. […]
Digital Health
Samsung Galaxy Watch FDA Approved for Sleep Apnea Detection
Samsung Electronics announced that the sleep apnea feature1 on the Samsung Health Monitor app2 has received De Novo authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This feature, which detects signs of sleep apnea using a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and phone, was the first of its kind to be authorized […]
F&P myMask App Adds New Selection and Sizing Tools
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited announced the launch of a significant update to its F&P myMask™ App. The updated F&P myMask App* now offers mask selection and sizing in addition to the existing step-by-step education and support video content. Healthcare professionals can easily “Select, Size and Assist” while with […]
Nox Health Appoints Frances Thorndike, Ph.D. to lead Medical & Scientific Affairs
Nox Health announced the appointment of Frances Thorndike, Ph.D., to the Nox Health team as Vice President of Medical & Scientific Affairs. Dr. Thorndike joins Nox Health from Pear Therapeutics, where she most recently served as Vice President, Medical Affairs and Discovery and led the clinical effort for FDA authorization […]
ŌURA Appoints Two Sleep Experts to New Medical Advisory Board
ŌURA, the company behind the smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance, today announced the formation of a Medical Advisory Board to continue delivering on its commitment to advancing the science and technology behind the Oura Ring. Founded in Finland in 2013, ŌURA has evolved from […]
Ognomy Sleep Telemedicine Platform Drives Growth and Innovation
By RTSleepWorld Staff Since the April 2022 press release announcing their investment by Inspire Medical Systems, Ognomy, the telemedicine platform, and app, has grown and continues to innovate towards its mission of democratizing access to expert sleep apnea care. Ognomy is an easy and effective way for patients to consult […]
ACHC Officially Launches New Telehealth Certification
Telehealth services have expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to remain an important part of the healthcare continuum. To help healthcare organizations validate quality in their delivery of telehealth services, Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) now offers a Telehealth Certification that focuses on improving patient […]
Masimo Enters the Consumer Wearables Market with Continuous SpO2
Masimo marks its 33rd anniversary by announcing the limited market release of the W1™ health watch for consumers. The first of its kind, the Masimo W1 offers accurate, continuous measurements and actionable health insights – from the leader in hospital pulse oximetry – in a personal, discreet, lifestyle-friendly wrist-worn wearable. […]
Oura Sells 1 Million Sleep Rings
ŌURA, the company behind the smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance, announced it has raised capital at a $2.55 billion valuation, less than a month after reaching the milestone of selling 1,000,000 Oura Rings. Demand for the Oura Ring Gen3 has been significant, resulting in […]
FDA Clears First Contactless Respiratory Monitor for Smart Devices
Sound Life Sciences, a pioneer in contactless respiratory monitoring with its proprietary sonar software for consumer smart devices, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The privately-held telehealth startup’s smartphone or smartspeaker app produces inaudible ultrasonic sonar pulses to detect reflections caused […]


















