Emerging Technology

Brain Cleaning of Sleep Achieved During Wake, Suggest Studies of Emerging At-Home Technology

A noninvasive treatment may safely stimulate brain toxin clearance via meningeal lymphatic vessels during wakefulness.

Emerging Technology

Nyxoah Raises $27M Through US Healthcare Investor to Support Genio Launch

The investment by a new US-based healthcare investor strengthens the balance sheet and reinforces US focus, the company says.

Emerging Technology

NovaResp Clinches $3M to Enhance AI-Driven CPAP Software

The funding will support clinical testing of NovaResp's cMAP software, which aims to provide personalized, low-pressure CPAP therapy for better patient adherence and outcomes.

NSF Grant Fuels Development of High-Tech Sleep Mask for Insomnia

Jul 8, 2024 | Emerging Technology

NeuroLight Inc developed a prototype of a sleep mask that uses light and sound for brain entrainment to improve sleep quality.

FDA Greenlights Clinical Trials for Nexalin’s Insomnia and Anxiety Therapy Headset

Jun 3, 2024 | Emerging Technology

The FDA has agreed on the design for Nexalin’s planned clinical studies of the Gen-3 HALO Clarity, targeting insomnia and anxiety.

Nyxoah Prepares Final FDA Premarket Approval Module for Genio OSA Neurostimulator

May 20, 2024 | Emerging Technology

Nyxoah advances its US launch plans for the Genio system, which recently achieved positive co-primary endpoints in the DREAM US pivotal study.

Nexalin Ramps Up Manufacturing of Insomnia Neurostimulator Following Successful Testing

Apr 11, 2024 | Emerging Technology, Neurostimulators

The company is now boosting production to 500 units in anticipation of US clinical trials aimed at validating the device’s efficacy for at-home insomnia treatment.

Investigational Orexin-2 Receptor Agonist Improves Wakefulness in Narcolepsy Type 2 and IH

Apr 11, 2024 | Emerging Technology

Alkermes plc announced positive results from a phase 1b study evaluating ALKS 2680 for treating narcolepsy type 2 and idiopathic hypersomnia.

New Tech Uses Magnetic Frequencies to Optimize Sleep Stages

Apr 4, 2024 | Emerging Technology

Research involving 67 subjects who participated in over 7,772 sleep sessions demonstrated that 73% experienced notable improvements in their sleep, with enhancements in the depth and overall quality of sleep noted.

Lucid Dreamer Controls Smart Home Devices in Sleep

Mar 25, 2024 | Emerging Technology

Researchers tested technology that allows people to control a smart home from lucid dreams. As a result, these people completed some typical morning actions before even waking up.

$12M Fuels Development of Wearable That Guides Brainwaves to Induce Sleep

Feb 12, 2024 | Emerging Technology

The platform uses neurotechnology to read individual brainwaves and guide them in real time by responding with tailored stimulation.

Patent Awarded for Neuromodulation Tech to Treat ‘Coronasomnia’

Feb 2, 2024 | Emerging Technology

The patent covers a novel method of facilitating a normal sleep cycle in a subject during a pandemic or peri-COVID vaccination period.

Under-the-Bed Magnetic Generator May Improve Deep Sleep, Study Finds

Feb 1, 2024 | Emerging Technology

A study demonstrated improvements in deep sleep using the Soltec System, which consists of a non-invasive magnetic generator placed under the bed or near the footboard.

Nyxoah Sets Key Milestones for 2024, Aims to Replicate Its European Success Stateside

Jan 18, 2024 | Emerging Technology, Neurostimulators

Nyxoah’s CEO says the company is on the cusp of “the most significant milestone” in its history.

Swallowable Capsule Can Detect Sleep Apnea from the Stomach

Nov 17, 2023 | Emerging Technology, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Researchers have developed an ingestible capsule to non-invasively diagnose sleep apnea by monitoring vital signs from within the gastrointestinal tract.

Wearable Device Aids in Detecting Apneas in Premature Infants

Nov 17, 2023 | Emerging Technology

Researchers have developed miniaturized wearable devices that continuously and wirelessly monitor sounds inside patients’ bodies, which could offer a new tool for detecting and analyzing apneas in premature infants.