The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Recent research has elevated the management of obesity in patients with sleep disorders to a prominent position in clinical practice. Obesity has been capturing attention across social media, mainstream news, and even in cultural references such as South Park specials and Jimmy Kimmel’s 2023 Oscars commentary. This heightened focus underscores […]
Apnimed, Inc., a pharmaceutical company building the industry-leading portfolio of first-in-class oral drug candidates that address the root causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, today announced positive topline results from its pivotal Phase 3 SynAIRgy clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Apnimed’s lead […]
Sleep apnea and insomnia are two of the most prevalent sleep disorders, often coexisting and compounding the burden on patients’ quality of life. For sleep professionals, the challenge lies in unraveling the intertwined pathology of these conditions to provide effective treatment. Given this complex interplay, it is crucial to identify […]
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 […]
A high percentage of veterans in the United States struggle with sleep disorders and their numbers are only growing – but it can be tricky for all those who need sleep care to get it – particularly those who live in rural areas. To address the surging demand for sleep […]
Watch as we unbox the REMplenish Myo Nozzle Straw Kit (myofunctional therapy) from REMasteredSleep designed to reduce snoring and sleep apnea.
In a new study with obese mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have added to evidence that specialized channel proteins are possible therapeutic targets for sleep apnea and similar abnormally slow breathing disorders in obese people. The protein, a cation channel known as TRPM7, is found in carotid bodies, […]
New UCLA research suggests that a combination of brain imaging data and machine learning can accurately diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) significantly faster than the standard methods now in use that are complex, costly, time-consuming, and can delay crucial treatment. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Sleep Research, […]
Sound Life Sciences, a pioneer in contactless respiratory monitoring with its proprietary sonar software for consumer smart devices, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The privately-held telehealth startup’s smartphone or smartspeaker app produces inaudible ultrasonic sonar pulses to detect reflections caused […]
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 […]
