The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 28, 2026
As a board-certified sleep physician, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the field of sleep medicine. Their integration in both polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep testing (HST) has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders. In this article, we’ll […]
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 […]
Entering its 46th year, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) has reached this milestone by continuously adapting to advances in technology, shifts in healthcare delivery, and the evolving needs of sleep professionals. The BRPT has credentialed more than 26,000 RPSGTs and 1,100 CCSHs. Its commitment to rigorous credentialing processes […]
The field of sleep medicine is, in my opinion, the connecting link between all other healthcare-related professions. However, we often are not the first profession to be called to be considered as a vital component of a public health campaign and certainly, rarely, if even thought of as a career […]
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition associated with pain, myalgias, and arthralgias, as well as a constitution of other debilitating symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive, gastrointestinal, sleep, and mood issues.1 Sleep disturbances are a hallmark feature of the condition and have a significant bidirectional relationship with other symptomatology, especially […]
Sleep disorders and insufficient sleep are major global problems contributing to, e.g., increased health care costs and sick leaves, and reduced quality of life. According to recent estimates, sleep apnea alone affects approximately 1 billion people worldwide, and up to half of the world’s population suffers from insomnia at some […]
Nihon Kohden has announced the launch of Polysmith 12 polysomnography software. Version 12 of the Polysmith software includes more than 40 market-driven features that offer sleep specialists improved workflow, analysis and outcomes. “With this 12th generation of our Polysmith software, we have improved scheduling to quickly highlight which patients need follow-up, […]
Philips Alice 6 Upgrade Bundles Upgrade any existing Polysomnography system by purchasing our premium Alice 6 LDxS PSG Sleep System with premium accessory package for $16,499!* OR Upgrade any existing Polysomnography system by purchasing our basic Alice 6 LDE PSG Sleep System with accessory package for only $13,999!* Get all […]
