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After Recalling Millions of Sleep Apnea Machines, Philips Sued By Consumers

Boston Globe: Among the most serious allegations made in the lawsuits is that Philips failed to disclose the defect as soon as it knew about it.

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Orthodontists See Increased Role in OSA Screening, Treatment

Orthodontic Products: It’s become more popular to treat children earlier in life. In addition to oral appliance treatment, maxillary (jaw) expansion is receiving a lot of attention.

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Amazon Has Won Permission to Monitor Your Sleep Using Radar

Jul 14, 2021 | Curated, Laws & Regulations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave Amazon permission to make a device that can remotely monitor people’s sleep.

Study: High Rate of Dry Eye in Sleep Apnea Patients

Jul 14, 2021 | Curated, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep & the Body

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who use a continuous positive airway pressure device or other nasal mask therapy device are predisposed to develop dry eye disease.

Thanks to the Pandemic, We Now Have ‘An Epidemic of Sleep Deprivation’

Jul 14, 2021 | Curated, Sleep Health, Uncategorized

Sleep disorders have grown so prevalent since the start of the pandemic, there’s a name for it — “coronasomnia.”

Light Therapy Treats Depression in Mice Model

Jul 8, 2021 | Curated, Mental Health

Light therapy can help improve the mood of people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during short winter days, but exactly how this therapy works is not well understood.

What’s The Best Treatment for Insomnia During Pregnancy?

Jul 8, 2021 | Curated, Insomnia

Clinical psychologist Jennifer Felder, PhD, whose research has focused on new and expectant mothers, has shown promising results in addressing depression by helping patients improve their sleep.

Philips Recall: Will the 90-Day Adherence Rule for PAP Therapy be Suspended?

Jul 7, 2021 | Academies & Associations, Curated, Sleep Safety

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine asks CMS and private payors to suspend the 90-day adherence rule for PAP therapy in the wake of the Philips recall.

How Many Naps Does My Baby Need?

Jun 30, 2021 | Curated, Demographics

Experts explain how much sleep is enough and share their tips for organizing a sleep schedule and nap routine for babies and toddlers.

Hot Nights Confuse Circadian Clocks in Rice, Hurting Crop Yields

Jun 30, 2021 | Curated, Sleep Health

Warmer nights alter the rice plant’s biological schedule, with hundreds of genes being expressed earlier than usual.

Sleeping Badly? Jump Straight Out of Bed and Get Exercising

Jun 30, 2021 | Curated, Sleep Health

Poor sleep quality could shorten your life, but research finds strenuous physical activity may undo some of the damage.

5 Lawsuits From Hoboken Train Crash Settled for $8 Million

Jun 28, 2021 | Commercial Transportation, Curated

An investigation found the train engineer had undiagnosed sleep apnea, and a National Transportation Safety Board investigation faulted NJ Transit for not following its sleep apnea testing guidelines, reports NBC 4 New York.

The Promise and Peril of a High-Priced Sleep Trainer

Jun 24, 2021 | Curated, Demographics

The New Yorker: Magazine profiles families that have turned to expensive sleep trainers to help them get their kids sleep schedules under control during the pandemic.

Living With a Short Sleep Gene: ‘It’s a Gift’

Jun 24, 2021 | Curated, Genes

CNN: News report profiles the life of a man with the “short sleep” gene.

Daridorexant Shows Promise as Insomnia Therapy

Jun 23, 2021 | Curated, Insomnia

A survey of patients with insomnia who participated in two phase 3 trials investigating daridorexant reported that “improved daytime functioning” was the most important treatment outcome for their condition.

One in 4 Couples Sleep in Separate Bedrooms

Jun 23, 2021 | Curated, Sleep Health

Couples sleeping apart has become increasingly common: A survey by the Better Sleep Council and a survey from the National Sleep Foundation both showed 1 in 4 couples now sleep in separate beds.

Are Toxins Flushed Out of the Brain During Sleep?

Jun 23, 2021 | Brain, Curated

Anthony Komaroff, MD, discusses how one of the most interesting discoveries in the past decade is that the brain has a “waste management system” that is active during sleep.

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After Recalling Millions of Sleep Apnea Machines, Philips Sued By Consumers

New Treatment Option for Restless Legs?

Review: The ChiliPad Sleep System

Want to Avoid Sleep Apnea? Get Off the Sofa

Smart Collar Adds Sleep Tracker for Dogs

Why Can’t I Sleep?

Software Developer Converts Donated CPAPs & BiPAPs Into Ventilators for Hospitals in India

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Orthodontists See Increased Role in OSA Screening, Treatment

ATSU-Arizona School of Dentistry Adds Dental Sleep Solutions Institute

University of Buffalo Gets Pediatric Sleep Center

FDA Gives NLS Pharmaceutics Greenlight for Quilience Narcolepsy Trial

Q&A: Mindfulness Improves Sleep in Children

Scientists Unravel Physiological Roles of Melatonin

How to Share a Bed with a Restless Sleeper

The Pediatric Narcolepsy Severity Scale is Useful in Clinical Practice

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Amazon Has Won Permission to Monitor Your Sleep Using Radar

Study: High Rate of Dry Eye in Sleep Apnea Patients

Thanks to the Pandemic, We Now Have ‘An Epidemic of Sleep Deprivation’

Light Therapy Treats Depression in Mice Model

What’s The Best Treatment for Insomnia During Pregnancy?

Philips Recall: Will the 90-Day Adherence Rule for PAP Therapy be Suspended?

How Many Naps Does My Baby Need?

Hot Nights Confuse Circadian Clocks in Rice, Hurting Crop Yields

Sleeping Badly? Jump Straight Out of Bed and Get Exercising

5 Lawsuits From Hoboken Train Crash Settled for $8 Million

The Promise and Peril of a High-Priced Sleep Trainer

Living With a Short Sleep Gene: ‘It’s a Gift’

Daridorexant Shows Promise as Insomnia Therapy

One in 4 Couples Sleep in Separate Bedrooms

Are Toxins Flushed Out of the Brain During Sleep?