FDA OKs New Home Sleep Apnea Testing Device
A new wearable device from a London-based company has obtained FDA clearance for remote home testing to detect obstructive sleep apnea.
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How the PSG Tech Role Has Changed—& Where It’s Headed
A long-time registered polysomnographic technologist details highlights from each era, as well as how techs can prepare themselves for the future.
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Europe OKs Wearable Sleep Test Patch by Onera
Onera is focusing on relationships with European and American partners to evaluate the potential of the product and patch-based technology.
Should You Offer Multinight Home Sleep Testing?
Newer technologies make studying patients for more than one night easier than ever. What are the pros and cons of this approach?
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How to Reach the Yet-Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Patient
Most people who have sleep-disordered breathing don’t recognize they have it. The sleep medicine industry can help address this dangerous disconnect.
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Ins & Outs of Home Sleep Testing Programs
While parceling out functions to one or more outside providers can facilitate growth, insourcing other elements of a home sleep testing workflow provides control.
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Take 3 Minutes to Tell Us How You Conduct Sleep Studies
We’re interested in understanding how sleep clinics and physicians conduct sleep studies as new technology and methodology comes to market.
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3 Reasons Survey-Takers Gave About Why They’d Avoid a Sleep Test
Itamar Medical Ltd commissioned a survey based on a representative sample of more than 1,000 respondents from the United States, aged 18-65+.
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Home Sleep Testing (HST) Services Comparison Guide
Compare HST services programs on parameters including payment, devices used, scoring and interpretation options, turnaround time, patient education, live help, and more.
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Home Sleep Test (HST) Devices Comparison Guide
This comparison guide compares HST devices on parameters including price, rental/leasing options, type, maximum channels, power, chain-of-custody, warranty, dimensions, memory, and recording time.
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Fully Disposable HST Devices Are Diagnosing More Patients
WatchPAT ONE and NightOwl ease cross-contamination worries and offer almost-immediate sleep apnea testing results. But they aren’t for everyone.
Read MoreHome Sleep Testing Prior Authorization Requirement Removed for Independence Blue Cross Members
Health insurer Independence Blue Cross has removed its prior authorization requirement for home sleep apnea tests following a dialog initiated by Itamar Medical to increase access.
Read MoreItamar Medical Is a Finalist in UK NHS Award Program
The “Safe and Efficient Sleep Apnea Diagnosis During COVID-19” project was selected based on its diligence, ambition, and the positive impact it has had.
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Wearable OSA Device Promises Real-time Analysis of Mandibular Movements
Tech company Sunrise has developed an at-home sleep apnea test that relies on a small wearable device. The device consists of a small sensor that a user can attach to their chin.
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FDA: MATRx Plus Sleep Theragnostic Test OK Without Nasal Cannula
This change to Zephyr Sleep Technology’s MATRx plus makes setting up the take-home sleep appliance treatment planning test simpler for the patient and easier for the dental team to dispense.
Read MoreStudy: WatchPAT Can Detect Sleep Apnea in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
The study concluded that WatchPAT can diagnose sleep apnea events in patients with AF with and without nocturnal active atrial fibrillation episodes with accuracy similar to what was previously reported for general population.
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Understanding the PAT® Signal and WatchPAT® Recordings & Scoring
The webinar “Understanding the PAT® Signal and WatchPAT® Recordings & Scoring” is designed to give a better understanding of peripheral arterial tone technology and the role of unified pressure field and its capabilities, as well as the differences between PAT and airflow signals.
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AADSM: Dentists Can Order Home Sleep Tests
A new position statement supports qualified dentists’ ability to order or administer HSTs. Not everyone agrees.
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