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Sleep: perception and prioritization

The international survey on sleep that was recently conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips, was conducted to support World Sleep Day and the activities across the globe carried out on this day were to increase awareness of the importance of sleep health.

From Philips Healthcare 10 May 2017

Researchers use novel machine learning technique to measure sleep patterns

Osaka University researchers use smartphones and machine learning to measure sleep patterns. Despite spending at least one quarter to one third a day sleeping, good sleep can elude many people, and the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders remains primitive.

20 Apr 2017

Researchers to test effectiveness of wristwatch-like devices for detecting sleep apnea in TBI patients

Researchers from the Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute will participate in a national study to determine whether medical devices used in the home can diagnose sleep apnea that often develops after traumatic brain injuries.

18 Apr 2017

Are we sleeping less than we used to?

There's no solid evidence that we sleep fewer hours today than we ever did, this is something I have gone into large amounts of detail in my book, in my published papers and at a recent meeting at the Royal Society of Medicine.

6 Apr 2017

New algorithm can help screen for OSA in women with gestational diabetes

Healthcare providers can use a decision-tree tool to screen women who have gestational diabetes (GDM) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), new research from Thailand reports. The results of the study will be presented in a poster Saturday, April 1, at ENDO 2017, the annual scientific meeting of the Endocrine Society, in Orlando, Fla.

3 Apr 2017

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine establishes clinical practice recommendations for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

15 Mar 2017

Living with children linked to insufficient sleep among women, study finds

New research backs up what many women already know: They're sleep deprived. Unlike men, a good night's sleep for women is affected by having children in the house, according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 69th Annual Meeting in Boston, April 22 to 28, 2017.

27 Feb 2017

Oral devices improve sleep in OSA patients but may not reduce key heart disease risk factors

In patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral appliances that treat the condition by moving the lower jaw forward appear to improve sleep but not reduce key risk factors for developing heart and other cardiovascular disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

28 Jan 2017

Nasal breathing may help get better night's sleep

The Secret to Sleep could be right under your nose. Many of us are unaware of how we breathe at night - which can lead to a raft of sleep problems. According to The Sleep Ambassador, Nancy H. Rothstein, your nose may help you wake up to a better night's sleep.

16 Jan 2017

Research shows use of ResMed's myAir results in better response to CPAP therapy in sleep apnoea patients

ResMed today announced new European research from Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), revealing patients with sleep apnoea who use ResMed’s myAir have greater adherence to their CPAP therapy than patients not using myAir. myAir is ResMed’s digital and online support programme that enables patients to track their own treatment and get personalised coaching tips to support motivation.

From ResMed Corp 12 Jan 2017

BGU researchers develop new system to assess OSA severity without overnight sleep study

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new system to assess obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity while a patient is awake and analyze sleep-wake activity, using his or her smartphone.

10 Jan 2017

CPAP therapy may help improve nighttime acid reflux symptoms in patients with OSA

A new study suggests that CPAP therapy may help improve the symptoms of nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

3 Oct 2016

CPAP treatment offers no cardiovascular benefit in OSA patients with heart disease risk

More than 3 years of nightly treatment with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine did not reduce cardiovascular risk more than usual care among patients with cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

30 Aug 2016

Oventus reports early revenues, establishes platform for accelerated growth

Medical device sleep apnoea and snoring disorder company Oventus Medical Ltd. releases its first 4E. The company has established a platform for accelerated growth following a successful IPO raising $12 million and is reporting encouraging early revenue.

26 Aug 2016

Snoring News and Research

Sleep: perception and prioritization

Researchers use novel machine learning technique to measure sleep patterns

Researchers to test effectiveness of wristwatch-like devices for detecting sleep apnea in TBI patients

Are we sleeping less than we used to?

New algorithm can help screen for OSA in women with gestational diabetes

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

Living with children linked to insufficient sleep among women, study finds

Oral devices improve sleep in OSA patients but may not reduce key heart disease risk factors

Nasal breathing may help get better night's sleep

Research shows use of ResMed's myAir results in better response to CPAP therapy in sleep apnoea patients

BGU researchers develop new system to assess OSA severity without overnight sleep study

CPAP therapy may help improve nighttime acid reflux symptoms in patients with OSA

CPAP treatment offers no cardiovascular benefit in OSA patients with heart disease risk

Oventus reports early revenues, establishes platform for accelerated growth

Report reveals staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in the U.S.

CSIRO's partner Oventus Medical listed on ASX after raising $12 million

Finnish study shows systematic measures can improve sleep of professional athletes

Severe obstructive sleep apnea may increase likelihood of cognitive deficits in children

Short sleep duration along with frequent snoring may influence breast cancer survival

Oventus gains FDA clearance for medical device designed to alleviate snoring, OSA

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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