The US Food and Drug Administration granted 510(k) clearance to the Nasal Aire II Petite mask for CPAP use in children over the age of 7 years. The mask is manufactured by InnoMed Technologies, Coconut Creek, Fla. According to InnoMed, the Nasal
Read Moreby David Douglas Giving sedatives during continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration will improve patients’ subsequent compliance, researchers report in the November issue of Chest. "Obstructive sleep apnea is becoming increasin
Read MoreA new study published in the Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health shows that the combination of night work, overtime, and shortened sleep can contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome among police officers. Metabolic syndro
Read MoreA baby’s sleep position is the best predictor of the development of flat spots on an infant’s head, according to findings reported by Arizona State University (ASU) scientists in the December issue of the journal Pediatrics. The ASU researchers
Read MoreNew research conducted at Northwestern University showed that sounds can penetrate deep sleep and be used to guide rehearsal of specific information, pushing people’s consolidation of memories in one direction over another. Twenty-five sounds (s
Read More