The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 28, 2026
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 […]
sovaSage Incorporated, announced the latest release of its TherapistAssist software (version 7.0). This new release provides an effortless and instantaneous handoff of mask and mask sizing recommendations between sleep labs, home sleep study services and durable medical equipment (DME) providers. The patent-pending software, already delivering efficiency and accuracy benefits to […]
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 […]
By Shruti Singh, Sara Z. Khan, Bhakti Patel, Dhawani Pandya, Arunabh Talwar, M.D, FCCP.1A Introduction Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that allows screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of respiratory diseases [Fig1]. This is a simple, non-invasive physiological test that is easy to perform. By quantifying the respiratory volumes and flows, […]
Vivos Therapeutics, Inc., a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative treatments for patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), announced the launch of VivoScore, powered by SleepImage®. VivoScore is a comprehensive home sleep apnea test (“HSAT”) that utilizes proprietary cardiopulmonary coupling technology developed by […]
Timeshifter – the circadian science company best known for its jet lag app – announced it would finalize $2 million in financing and its plan to launch a new app for shift workers later this year. “This is a natural next step in Timeshifter’s mission to solve multiple billion-dollar problems […]
In an effort to expedite care for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients upon hospital admission, a team at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has developed a machine learning (ML) artificial intelligence (AI) powered clinical predictive tool that can accurately assess patients for the risk of respiratory failure within 48 hours. […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted marketing of a new device intended for the temporary reduction of sleep disturbance related to nightmares in adults 22 years or older who have nightmare disorder or who have nightmares from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The device provides gentle vibration through […]
By Elise Maher, RPSGT, FAAST Although the news surrounding the COVID-19 virus outbreak started to be reported in January and February, it was in mid-March that everyone started taking it seriously as cases started to bloom in the U.S. For many sleep centers, this meant closing indefinitely with a […]
Masimo announced FDA clearance of the Rad-G™ Pulse Oximeter, a rugged handheld device that provides clinically proven SET® pulse oximetry, respiration rate from the pleth (RRp®), and other vital parameters for both spot-checking and continuous monitoring. With its long-lasting rechargeable battery, robust rubber casing, lightweight, and a convenient new direct-connect sensor […]
