Empatica EmbracePlus Combines Digital Biomarkers with Raw Sleep-Wake Data
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A More Practical Way to Screen for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Researchers have now identified a two-step convenient screening method to detect REM sleep behavior disorder at home.
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For Traumatic Brain Injury Patients, Researching Wrist Actigraphy to Detect Sleep Apnea
Researchers from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute will participate in a national study to...
Read MoreNorth America, Western Europe to Account for Over 66% Sleep Apnea Diagnostic System Market Revenue Share in 2016
The global sleep apnea diagnostic system market is estimated to exhibit a 7.3% CAGR [compound annual growth rate] by value during the assessed period, owing to numerous factors. This is according to Future Market Insights’...
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Noise-Canceling Headphones with EEG Sensor to Be Showcased at Engineering Design Show
Sleep sensing headphones have been developed, according to Robotae, a robotics consultancy based...
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Why Actigraphy Should Be Considered Before An MSLT to Diagnose Narcolepsy
How do you confirm that a patient suspected of having narcolepsy is actually suffering from this rare neurological disorder?
Read MoreSleep Apnea Devices Market To Reach $6.8 Billion By 2020
The global sleep apnea device market is expected to reach USD$6.8 billion by 2020, according to a study by Grand View Research Inc. Rising prevalence of sleep-related conditions coupled with lifestyle associated disorders are...
Read MoreClass Action Suit: Fitbit’s “Sleep Tracker” Is False Advertising
A Fitbit purchaser has filed a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising for select Fitbit model’s “sleep tracking” features. In his complaint, plaintiff James P. Brickman says the the Fitbit Force,...
Read MoreNorth American Largest Sleep Apnea Devices Market, Followed by Europe and Asia
The global sleep apnea devices market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6% during the forecast period from 2014 to 2019, according to Research and Markets’ “Sleep Apnea Devices Market...
Read MoreTapping the Inpatient Setting for Sleep Apnea: Is This High Yield?
An American College of Cardiology article review examines a study of hospitalized adults who met criteria for obstructive sleep apnea and reported lower sleep quality and worse in-hospital sleep duration.
Read MoreSleep Apnea Devices Market to Grow at CAGR of 15.9%
The North American sleep apnea devices market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% from 2014 to 2019, according to a new report from Research and Markets. In 2013, the United States held the largest share in the North...
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Investigators Develop New System to Track Sleep Onset
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have developed a system to accurately track the...
Read MoreInsomniac, but Not Sleep-Deprived
The New York Times dissects some surprising findings in a recent sleep study that used actigraphy to measure sleep. It has always been difficult to ascertain how much people sleep; survey questions are unreliable (how can you...
Read MorePhilips Showcases Sleep and Breathing Solutions at ERS 2014
Philips Respironics is showcasing its range of sleep and respiratory disease management solutions at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Munich from September 6 to 10. At the ERS International...
Read MoreIn the City That We Love
On its blog, consumer actigraphy company Jawbone includes fascinating interactive infographics regarding sleeping habits in different cities around the globe. Least Sleep: Tokyo, Japan – 5hr 44min Most Sleep: Melbourne,...
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Zzz-Logger Offers a Validated Alternative to Consumer Sleep Trackers
Ambulatory Monitoring Inc presents its newest Motionlogger, the Zzz-Logger. This is a low-cost...
Read MoreSleep Apnea Devices Market to Reach $6.43 Billion by 2019
The global sleep apnea diagnostic and therapeutic devices market was valued at $3,805.3 million in 2012 and is estimated to reach a market worth $6,437.6 million in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate of 7.8% from 2013 to...
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