The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, July 24, 2026
EnsoData, a pioneer in healthcare AI, achieved FDA 510(k) clearance for groundbreaking technology that enables AI-powered sleep diagnosis using FDA-cleared pulse oximetry (pulse ox) devices. Powered by EnsoSleep PPG scoring, widely available and wearable pulse ox technology can be deployed for a high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective approach to diagnosing sleep […]
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 […]
Sleep Specialists, LLC, the manufacturer of Zzoma® positional therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and iSleep Physicians, a leading virtual sleep specialist practice, have announced a collaboration to improve access to effective OSA treatment options for patients nationwide, offering a comfortable and potentially mask-free alternative to traditional CPAP therapy. Zzoma […]
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 […]
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s continued commitment to protect and promote the public health, the agency is alerting patients and healthcare providers of an emerging safety issue involving Philips Respironics’ DreamStation 2 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines used for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The […]
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 […]
By Amber Carmen Arroyo, PhD Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the first line and is typically considered the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1 Yet, adherence to CPAP has been consistently low since CPAP’s inception, generally ranging from just 30 to 60%.2 Despite exponential growth in […]
A study conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil shows that the telomere shortening that naturally occurs with aging and is accelerated by OSA can be mitigated by the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Telomeres are structures made from DNA sequences and proteins found […]
Synthpop is pleased to announce its recent product launch – a new connected system of AI assistants for Healthcare workflow automation. Synthpop’s current customers are utilizing its AI assistants in a variety of tedious tasks, including data entry into complex EMR schemas, connecting patient charts to clinical guidelines and payor […]
In the realm of healthcare, the integration of technology has sparked transformative changes across various medical disciplines, and sleep medicine is no exception. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems are emerging as powerful tools within the field of sleep medicine, streamlining patient care, advancing research, and enabling more precise diagnoses and […]
