The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, May 8, 2026
Resmed announced it has acquired VirtuOx, a leading independent diagnostic testing facility (IDTF) for sleep, respiratory, and cardiac conditions. The acquisition reflects Resmed’s commitment to improving the way care is delivered by making it more accessible, coordinated, and patient-friendly. With VirtuOx’s at-home diagnostic services, Resmed will be better positioned to […]
I never would have guessed that I had a sleep disorder. Sure, I woke up feeling tired every day and struggled with my daytime energy, but I was convinced that I slept great. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow and slept 8-10 hours every night. […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex condition with a variety of contributing anatomical, physiological, inflammatory, and obesity-related risk factors, which can lead to many physiological changes in the body.1 Yet for patients with OSA, there is good reason to be hopeful right now. We are witnessing tremendous advances in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just a few days ago, an estimated 200 million viewers watched as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off in New Orleans during the biggest game of the National Football League’s season. What many sports fans—and even players—don’t realize is that a significant number of these pro […]
Panthera Dental, a global leader in CAD/CAM implant solutions and dental sleep medical devices, proudly announces the launch of its best-in-class BioMatch System, set to streamline the field of oral appliance therapy (OAT). The BioMatch System is designed to make ordering of a patient-matched appliance an effortless process, ease dental […]
Apnimed, Inc. announced the results of its Sleep Health Inquiries on Needs and Emotions (SHINE) survey of 1,500 people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The survey results revealed the significant and often devastating impact that people living with OSA experience daily. Many respondents reported feeling worn out or exhausted […]
Treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is at an exciting crossroads where therapeutic advances are coming of age in the era of precision medicine. In the past, the only option was continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Now, there are many effective alternatives to manage sleep apnea and even more on […]
Around 430 BCE, Hippocrates—who is generally considered the father of modern medicine—used the Greek word kairos to describe the “right or precise time” of therapy in one of his many treatises on medicine. The ancient Greeks had two words for time: chronos, which referred to chronological time, and kairos, which […]
