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Study: Benefits of Melatonin Use in Older Adults

In a small study of healthy adults aged 55 and older, 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time compared to a placebo.

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Insomnia Patients in England Will be Offered Treatment with Sleepio App

Hundreds of thousands of insomnia patients will be offered digital cognitive behavioral therapy via the app Sleepio instead of sleeping pills.

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Morning Repositioners Minimize Side Effects of Oral Appliances

Advances in materials and technology mean oral appliance users have every opportunity to get their original bites back.

Sleep Disorders

SleepArchitects Selected for SMILE Health Accelerator

Dental sleep startup SleepArchitects, Newport Beach, Calif, was picked as one of the five participating startups out of 100+ applicants.

Insomnia

Insomnia Could Up Type 2 Diabetes Risk

In this study, the research team assessed whether these associations are explained by causal effects of sleep traits on blood sugar levels.

Sleep Diagnostics

Apple Watch App Releases Sleep Apnea Tracking Update

The third-party sleep tracking app for Apple Watch, NapBot, is releasing a major update.

Sleep Treatments

Oral Appliance Sensors Will Soon Rival Sleep Studies in Their Data Collection

Medical device companies are developing smart sensors for oral appliances that will measure parameters of sleep such as AHI and even brain wave activity.

Sleep Health

President Biden Signs Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 Into Law

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 will add inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers to the list of banned hazardous products.

Practice Management

Nonin Board of Directors Appoints New Members

According to the company, the new directors bring a diverse set of experiences, along with a passion for growth and innovation in the medical device and healthcare sectors.