The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Today, the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT). Beatrice Blanch, a sleep […]
From navigating workforce shortages to embracing new partnerships, the AAST is working to strengthen the profession through collaboration and innovation. The last few years have brought unparalleled changes to the sleep technology profession. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual patient care seemed a distant possibility; however, the urgency of the crisis […]
Insomnia is a prevalent, impactful, and costly sleep condition. Prevalence of insomnia symptoms across Europe, Canada, and the United States range from 24.8% to 40%. Disrupted sleep is seen across development and age—from infants to older adults. Medical conditions and life changes affect sleep, such as pregnancy and menopause, and […]
In the current healthcare environment, providers are facing the realities of doing more with less due to reimbursement roadblocks, staffing shortages, and inflation, to name just a few challenges. The sleep world is feeling these pain points acutely, according to Ingvar Hjalmarsson, president of Nox Medical, who notes that the […]
In recent years, the landscape of sleep diagnostics has undergone a seismic shift. Home sleep tests (HSTs) have emerged as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional in-lab polysomnography (PSG), challenging the very foundation of sleep laboratories. This evolution begs the question: Is the rise ofHSTs signaling the demise of […]
NextSense, the neurotechnology company building first-of-its-kind, intuitive biosensing wearables for improved sleep and brain health, today announced the debut of its consumer brand, Tone, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 taking place January 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Event attendees will be the first to experience Tone Buds, advanced brain-sensing […]
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced a partnership with Samsung Electronics Ltd to provide millions of Samsung device users with sleep health education and tailored information on the Samsung Health app, available on the new Galaxy Watch3, released on August 5. Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch3 will feature an updated sleep […]
