Specific types of gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk for insomnia, while insomnia itself may in turn alter the abundance of certain gut bacteria, a new study showed. However, outside experts challenged the investigators’ assertion that the link is causal. Investigators identified 14 groups of bacteria associated with increased […]
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The Diagnostic Journey for Narcolepsy
In previous editions, we’ve talked a lot about how diagnosis is only the first part of the journey with narcolepsy. It’s true that there are many pieces to managing the disorder that follow, but that diagnosis is something we really want to hone in on in this edition. The information […]
Navigating the Shift: Philips Discontinues HST Devices, Alice NightOne & PDx, and Its Impact on Sleep Medicine
The recent announcement by Philips regarding the discontinuation of their Alice NightOne and Alice PDx Home Sleep Testing (HST) systems has sent shockwaves through the sleep medicine community. With medical and dental practices reliant on these systems for their home sleep testing needs, the decision on which system to choose […]






