Category: Therapy Devices

Therapy Devices

91 More Reports of Death in Philips Recall-Related Reporting

The FDA updated its safety communication on the Philips’ recall to include reporting of medical device reports received from August 1 to October 31, 2022.

Therapy Devices

FDA Clears ProSomnus EVO [PH]

Per CMS guidelines, the device uses mechanical hinge components to precisely reposition and stabilize the patient’s jaw during sleep and it has ~70% less volume in the mouth than traditional, dorsal style dental devices with liners.

Therapy Devices

CPAP Use Linked with Lower Hospital Readmission Rates in People with Heart Disease and Sleep Apnea

Researchers share findings on the big difference in hospital readmissions for people with cardiovascular disease—as linked to their CPAP use.

CPAP & PAP Devices

Philips Recall: FDA Gets 48,000+ More Allegations of Harm, Including 44 Reports of Death

In three months, the FDA received more than 48,000 medical device reports, including 44 reports of death, associated with foam breakdown implicated in the Philips Respironics’ CPAP recall.

Oral Appliances

The Oral Appliance Settings That Actually Impact Outcomes

Three fabrication settings are key to lowering AHI with custom oral appliances, finds an AADSM award winning study.

Positional Therapies for Supine Sleep Avoidance

Snopes Fact-Checks Online Ad About Side Sleeping

Is it bad to sleep on your right side? Snopes consults with three medical professionals after an online ad "warns" people not to do so.

Insomnia Devices

SleepCogni, Developers of Insomnia Device with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Platform, Raises $2M to Enter US Market

The investment will help prepare the device for volume manufacturing, develop the clinician and patient-led online platform, and achieve first sales.

Sleep Apnea Combination Therapies

Hyoid Suspension + UPP Is Efficacious For Multilevel Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

This multicenter study evaluated the safety and efficacy of AIRLIFT hyoid suspension when combined with procedures for the palate.

Restless Legs Syndrome Devices

Stroke-Related Restless Legs Syndrome an ‘Emerging Entity’

More data support the concept of stroke-related restless legs syndrome as an "emerging entity," investigators report in a new study.

Emerging Technology

What is Negative Pressure Therapy for Sleep Apnea? Alternative Treatment is Worth a Second Look After Philips CPAP Recall

A new generation of negative pressure therapies—which can be delivered orally or by neck collar—boast improvements over Winx.

Nasal Dilators

Two-Thirds of Households Have a Person Who Snores

Nasal dilator manufacturer Mute recently commissioned a Harris Poll to better understand how common snoring is and the impact it has on others.

Neurostimulators

FDA Grants Breakthrough Designation to Inspire Medical for AHI & BMI Increase

The FDA has granted Inspire Medical Inc Breakthrough Device Designation for a potential increase in the upper limit of AHI and BMI for patients to be eligible for Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation for obstructive sleep apnea.

Light Therapy

Lack of Daytime Natural Light Exposure Tied to Insomnia

Most messaging is focused on avoiding light at night, but this study highlights the importance of getting enough daylight.

Sound/Acoustic Therapies

Vibratory, Auditory Stimulation May Help Patients with Insomnia

Vibratory and auditory stimulation may alter functional connectivity in the brain and improve sleep for patients with insomnia, according to results of a functional MRI study published in Sleep Disorders. “This study...

Ventilation Therapies - ASV

Primary Central Sleep Apnea Is Still a Mystery

But a new retrospective population-based study finds higher-than-expected frequencies of death, dementia, and arrhythmias.