The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic served to shine a bright light on some issues of perennial concern in healthcare: accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. Simultaneously, sleep disorders—once overlooked—gained the attention they deserve as significant contributors to overall health and well-being. In this environment, home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) rose in prominence as a […]
New compact packaging has been introduced to enhance the experience and convenience of the WatchPAT® ONE device. This redesign aims to save storage space without compromising the product’s quality and reliability. Key Details New Compact Packaging: The new box design is 35% smaller, making it easier to store and handle […]
Clinicians today have numerous options for prescribing home sleep apnea testing (HSAT). While sleep laboratory type 1 tests based on polysomnography (PSG) utilize an array of sensors, belts, technologies, and experts to monitor the patient, at-home tests generally gather less information in favor of convenience, comfort, and accessibility. Two respiratory […]
Sunrise announces its partnership with Prevent Dementia. This collaboration brings together research on mild-life risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease with Sunrise’s advanced sleep monitoring expertise, opening new avenues in dementia research. The PREVENT Dementia Research Programme aspires to enhance the ability to predict individuals at the highest risk of developing […]
Nox Medical, the medical device business unit of Nox Health, announced its receipt of patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the European Patent Office (EPO) related to the Nox RIP [respiratory inductance plethysmography] belts, which are incorporated into all of Nox Medical’s diagnostic sleep tests. […]
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 […]
In the world of sleep medicine, the evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has seen a paradigm shift with the introduction of home sleep tests (HSTs). As a sleep physician, I often grapple with the decision of whether to recommend a one-night or multi-night HST for my […]
While the convenience of Type 2 home-based testing is undeniable, the intricate nature of setting up equipment and ensuring accurate data collection adds a layer of complexity. Striking a balance between technical precision and user-friendly design becomes crucial. Moreover, the discomfort associated with performing these tests cannot be overlooked. Patients […]
Nox Medical has secured a new patent to measure breathing movements for determining endophenotypes of sleep-disordered breathing using Nox RIP technology. The Patent No. US 11,602,282 B2 describes how the signals measured from Nox respiratory effort bands (RIP) can be used to derive information on internal respiratory effort mechanisms. This […]
Sleep testing is a critical component in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, as well as reducing the risk of comorbid conditions such as heart disease or dementia. Traditionally, each patient must undergo a sleep test, which can be time-consuming, expensive, and wasteful. Wesper’s new approach eliminates […]
