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 […]
Author: SleepWorld Magazine
Harmony Biosciences Updates Status of Pitolisant sNDA for Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. announced that it received a Refusal to File (RTF) letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for pitolisant for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in adult patients with idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). Harmony’s 2025 net revenue guidance of $820-$860 million remains unchanged. “We […]
PranaQ Receives FDA Clearance for TipTraQ, an AI-Enabled Home Sleep Apnea Test
PranaQ has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for TipTraQ, a single-point-of-contact home sleep apnea test wearable that provides comprehensive sleep and respiratory insights with minimal sleep disruption. “Receiving FDA clearance for TipTraQ is a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize sleep diagnostics and monitoring,” said […]
Sleep Apnea and Comorbid Insomnia
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 […]
Panthera Dental Unveils BioMatch – A Single-Step Ordering and Appliance Design System for Dental Sleep Apnea Therapy
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 […]
Diagnosis: Restless Sleep Disorder
A pediatric sleep specialist at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Lourdes DelRosso, MD, PhD, had long noted that many parents would come to a consultation with concerns that their children “moved a lot in their sleep, were tired during the day, or had problems in school.” The parents attributed the daytime symptoms […]
Digital Pathways to Better Sleep
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 […]
Accelerating Narcolepsy Research Together
Since its inception in 2008, Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) has donated over $1.39 million to narcolepsy research. We are a nonprofit organization committed to advancing narcolepsy awareness, education, and research. A large part of our mission involves raising and allocating funding to develop improved treatments and ultimately, find a cure. […]
Leveling Up- Future Proofing Technology for Level II Sleep Studies
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 […]
Apnimed Groundbreaking SHINE Survey Reveals the Alarming Hidden Impact of OSA
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 […]













