Category: Sleep Treatments

Sleep Treatments

FDA Issues Warning Letter Over APAPs

The agency cited unapproved modifications to the an auto-CPAP system imported into the United States and a failure to report a firmware correction for unexpected shutdowns.

Sleep Treatments

Incannex Secures US Patent for Sleep Apnea Drug Candidate IHL-42X

The granted patent protects the proprietary oral combination therapy through at least 2040, as the company prepares to launch its Phase 2 dose optimization study.

Sleep Treatments

Bryggs Medical Launches ULTepap 2 with Adjustable Pressure Settings

The prescription-only reusable EPAP device offers two therapeutic back pressure settings to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

CPAP & PAP Devices

How to Afford CPAP + GLP-1 Polytherapy

What can sleep physicians do when obstructive sleep apnea patients can't afford every recommended therapy?

Insomnia Devices

Nexalin Technology Secures US Patent for Deep-Brain Stimulation Targeting Insomnia

Nexalin Technology has secured a US patent for its Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS) platform, protecting its noninvasive, in-home treatment method for insomnia, anxiety, and depression through 2042. The patent reinforces the company’s strategy to expand physician-supervised, drug-free neurostimulation care via its virtual clinic model.

Therapy Devices

Nyxoah Initiates Search for US-Based CEO to Accelerate Genio Launch

The medical technology company is transitioning leadership to focus on its next phase of growth and commercial traction for its obstructive sleep apnea therapy in the US market.

Pharmaceuticals

Melatonin Can Be a Safe and Effective Sleep Aid for All Ages—But Product Inconsistencies and Improper Dosing Lead to Real Harms

Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.

Surgeries & Procedures

Which Costs Less: GLP-1s or Bariatric Surgery?

A retrospective study explores how surgical and pharmacologic weight-loss strategies stack up in cost, effectiveness, and health outcomes.

Behavioral Sleep Medicine

New DARC-NESS Model Explains Why Nightmares Persist in Children

A mastery-based cognitive-behavioral model centers on "nightmare efficacy" to help clinicians create personalized treatment plans for youth.