Category: In-Lab Tests

In-Lab Tests

Nox Medical Launches Nox A1 Wireless PSG in the United States

Nox Medical has launched its polysomnographic system, the Nox A1, in the United States and Canada.

Handling the Inevitable Sleep Lab Patient Selfie [Editor’s Message]
9 Factors that Cause Sleep Sensor Artifact
How Ultrasounds Could Change How Patients Are Screened for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Using a Single EEG Channel, Researchers’ New Deep Learning Model Diagnoses OSA with 82.9% Accuracy
New Study: Masimo Patient SafetyNet and Rainbow Acoustic Monitoring Investigate Incidence of Desaturation and Bradypnea in Postop Patients
At a California Hospital, Children Diagnosed via Home Sleep Tests Have Better Outcomes Than Those Who Wait for PSG Approval

In-Lab Tests

Loop Gain Measurements Can Be Affected by Respiratory Event Scoring in OSA

Loop gain measured from polysomnography can be influenced by respiratory event scoring in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Methods for...

In-Lab Tests

Bacteria Found on EEG Electrodes Poses Infection Risk to Patients, New Study Finds

Are disposable electrodes a solution to preventing cross-contamination? By Lisa Spear Sleep...

Polysomnography

Compare 13 Positive Airway Pressure Interfaces

The Positive Airway Pressure Interfaces Guide compares 13 CPAP masks side-by-side.

Titration Studies

FDA Reclassifies Auto Titration Device for Oral Appliances to Enhance Patient Access to Beneficial Innovation

The FDA recently issued a final order to reclassify auto titration devices for oral appliances to Class II devices.

Split Night Studies

Why Clinicians May Miss Identifying Patients Who Could Benefit from Positional Sleep Apnea Therapies

Split-night studies that don’t necessarily allow patients the time to change postures and a lack of reliable reimbursement can lead to position-dependent sleep apnea being missed.

Imaging Studies

Does Cone Beam Computed Tomography Make Sense in Your Dental Practice?

A dentist explains how he uses his CBCT daily as well as the benefits and limitations of this...

MSLT, MWT & Other Studies

New EEG Insights Offer Window into Hypersomnia Differential Diagnosis

Researchers investigate how timing and density of EEG segments differ among patients with...