Summary: Owlet Inc., a smart infant monitoring company, has received UKCA certification for its Dream Sock, following recent CE Mark certification. These certifications allow Owlet to expand its reach in key UK and European markets. Dream Sock, which wraps around a baby’s foot to … [Read more...]
Dreaming Improves Handling of Emotional Experiences
Summary: A study by the UC Irvine Sleep and Cognition Lab found that dreaming after emotional experiences helps process and diminish the severity of negative memories. Researchers observed 125 women, monitoring their dreams and emotional responses to images before and after … [Read more...]
Most Parents Have Turned to Substances to Help Children Sleep
Summary: A recent survey by Sleep Doctor, involving 1,201 parents, reveals that 79% have administered substances like melatonin and Benadryl to help their children sleep, with Millennial and Gen Z parents more likely to do so than older generations. The report also highlights … [Read more...]
Somnee Overhauls Sleep Headband App with New Data Tools
Summary: Somnee has revamped its app for the smart sleep headband, adding features like brain mapping, sleep journaling, sleep readiness scores, and personalized neurostimulation to enhance sleep quality. Led by new CEO Tim Rosa, the update aims to align the user experience with … [Read more...]
A Peek Inside the Sleepwalking Brain
Summary: Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience are exploring brain activity during parasomnias, such as sleepwalking. Their study involves measuring brain signals of patients during non-REM sleep to understand the experiences and mechanisms behind these … [Read more...]
A Promising New Method to Titrate Oral Appliances
A study published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society demonstrates a promising new method for titrating oral appliances in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study tested Sunrise’s mandibular jaw movements automated analysis. Though clinicians should … [Read more...]
How AI is Set to Transform Sleep Medicine—And Hurdles It Faces
Summary: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee reports that AI is on the verge of transforming sleep medicine. The commentary highlights AI’s potential to revolutionize clinical applications, lifestyle management, and … [Read more...]
Nox Medical Establishes Canadian Presence With New Location
Summary: Nox Medical has launched Nox Medical Canada Inc., marking its first physical presence in Canada to streamline the distribution of sleep testing equipment. This expansion follows significant growth in sleep diagnostic sales in 2023 and aims to enhance logistics and … [Read more...]
Watch the Winning Videos of the 2024 ‘Sleep for Success’ Contest
Summary: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) announced the winners of the 2024 “Sleep for Success” high school video contest, which aimed to educate teens on the importance of sleep. Over 70 entries from high school students across the U.S. were judged on creativity, … [Read more...]
Neurostimulator Helps Young Man with Down Syndrome and OSA
By Alyx Arnett For Amy Lopez, watching her son Nick Lopez, 20, who has Down syndrome, deal with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been challenging. Diagnosed at a young age, Nick’s journey with OSA began early due to his Down syndrome-related anatomical challenges, including a … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 62
- Next Page »