Season 6 | Episode 16 DRS. KINGMAN STROHL AND LUCAS DONOVAN, GUESTS Excessive daytime sleepiness is a significant problem for many people who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and persistent sleepiness occurs in some patients despite effective treatment of OSA. Dr. Kingman Strohl [...]
On Aug. 12, 2024, Masimo announced that its Masimo W1 medical watch received FDA 510(k) clearance for connectivity, allowing it to be integrated with the company’s telemonitoring solution. About the Masimo W1 watch The Masimo W1 is a medical watch that detects physiological [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Philips sets deadline to register PAP devices Philips announced it will no longer accept new registrations in the [...]
On Aug. 8, 2024, Big Health announced it received FDA clearance for its digital therapeutic, SleepioRx, for the treatment of chronic insomnia as an adjunct to usual care in adults. About SleepioRx SleepioRx is a prescription device that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy for [...]
On Aug. 2, 2024, Inspire Medical Systems announced it received FDA approval for the Inspire V therapy system. About Inspire V System Inspire upper airway stimulation is used to treat patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who cannot tolerate PAP [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Impact of Philips leaving the US market An article in the August issue of JCSM examines the impact [...]
Summary Five Alpha-Stim devices have been FDA cleared between 1983-1992. While the two current Alpha-Stim products are not specifically listed on the FDA website, the company website indicates that these are updated versions. Alpha-Stim AID with earclips reportedly treats insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Alpha-Stim [...]
On Aug. 1, 2024, ReactDx announced the launch of NiteWatch, an FDA-cleared home sleep monitoring device. About NiteWatch NiteWatch is a home sleep test that measures oxygen saturation, photoplethysmogram, pulse rate, airflow, respiratory effort and heart rate variability. It is worn on the [...]
Season 6 | Episode 15 DR. BHANU PRAKASH KOLLA There are currently 40 states with legalized medical marijuana. Twenty-four of these also have legalized recreational marijuana. Many people report using cannabis to help them to initiate and maintain sleep. Is there any data [...]
On July 31, 2024, Huxley Medical announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its chest-worn sleep apnea diagnostic patch, SANSA. About SANSA SANSA is a wearable device intended for use in recording, analysis and storage of biophysical parameters to aid in the evaluation of [...]