The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 28, 2026
Although there are more than half a billion individuals worldwide affected by moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the vast majority still remain undiagnosed and many are untreated.1-2 Healthcare in the United States is facing shortages at every level—and these shortages are projected to increase sharply over the next […]
Sleep apnea is a growing health concern in the United States, affecting approximately 54 million Americans, with 80% of cases remaining undiagnosed. This widespread issue continues to contribute to serious health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. As the U.S. population ages and the obesity epidemic persists, the […]
EnsoData, an innovator in AI healthtech solutions, is enhancing the FDA-cleared EnsoSleep PPG home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) solution by integrating three new physical channels. These channels provide additional physiological data to support sleep clinicians in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders using FDA-cleared pulse oximeters. EnsoData introduces all three channels […]
Resmed announced its home sleep apnea test, NightOwl™, is now available across the United States. NightOwl is an FDA-cleared home sleep apnea test (HSAT) designed to offer healthcare providers a simplified, accurate, and efficient way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from the comfort of an individual’s home. OSA, a […]
PranaQ has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for TipTraQ, a single-point-of-contact home sleep apnea test wearable that provides comprehensive sleep and respiratory insights with minimal sleep disruption. “Receiving FDA clearance for TipTraQ is a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize sleep diagnostics and monitoring,” said […]
EnsoData and HappyHealth, manufacturers of the Happy Ring, announce a partnership to meet the growing demand for simple, clinical-grade nightly sleep monitoring in the home. Happy Health’s platform, Happy Sleep, allows patients to directly receive an FDA-approved sleep test powered by EnsoSleep PPG, see a board-certified sleep doctor, and begin […]
The advent of home sleep tests (HSTs) has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As a sleep doctor, I frequently engage with colleagues and professionals within the sleep industry to discuss the nuances and complexities of interpreting HST results. This article aims to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic served to shine a bright light on some issues of perennial concern in healthcare: accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. Simultaneously, sleep disorders—once overlooked—gained the attention they deserve as significant contributors to overall health and well-being. In this environment, home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) rose in prominence as a […]
Sunrise announces its partnership with Prevent Dementia. This collaboration brings together research on mild-life risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease with Sunrise’s advanced sleep monitoring expertise, opening new avenues in dementia research. The PREVENT Dementia Research Programme aspires to enhance the ability to predict individuals at the highest risk of developing […]
Nox Medical, the medical device business unit of Nox Health, announced its receipt of patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) related to the Nox RIP [respiratory inductance plethysmography] belts, which are incorporated into all of Nox Medical’s diagnostic sleep tests. […]
