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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Apnimed Sleep Apnea Drug Candidate AD109

Apnimed’s AD109 has the potential to be the first oral pharmacologic that treats OSA airway obstruction at night.

All

ProSomnus Oral Appliances Perform Better Than You Think, New Research Shows

New efficacy data published in 2022 suggests that ProSomnus [IA] and ProSomnus EVO can perform better than previous oral appliance clinical studies suggest.

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SleepX Wants to Commercialize Detection of Sleep Apnea Severity From Speech Patterns During Wake

SleepX has signed a commercialization agreement for patents pertaining to the detection of sleep apnea severity through speech analysis.

Sleep Disorders

The Evolution of Dental Sleep Medicine with Mitchell Levine

Mitchell Levine, DMD, ABDSM, was recently installed as president of AADSM. He discusses how COVID has changed the practice of dental sleep medicine, the role of telehealth, a consensus statement about oral appliance compliance, and more.

Insomnia

Can COVID-19 Cause Insomnia and Other Sleep Problems?

Coined “coronasomnia,” COVID-19-induced insomnia is often attributed to pandemic-related stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.

Sleep Diagnostics

ResMed to Acquire German Software Company MEDIFOX DAN

ResMed today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held MEDIFOX DAN, a German out-of-hospital software solutions company.

Sleep Treatments

Melatonin Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic: Two Babies Have Died

Two babies died and five children required mechanical ventilation after overdosing on melatonin supplements, according to the 10-year study.

Sleep Health

Avadel, AASM Foundation Collaborate on 2022 Young Investigators Research Forum

The Young Investigators Research Forum is an annual training program that was first launched in 2009 for sleep researchers.

Practice Management

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.