Research presented at ATS 2026 reveals that positional therapy conditions patients to avoid back-sleeping, maintaining obstructive sleep apnea control for up to a year after device withdrawal.
KEGO launched the Sleep Noodle UP (Universal Positioner) designed to allow users to wear the positional sleep aid in a horizontal or vertical alignment.
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.
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A flow chart from Sleep 360 Sleep Diagnostic Center illustrates the OSA patient journey from referral to customized therapy.
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Whether patients with OSA sleep on their backs or facedown flat on their chests, sleep specialists know that sleep position matters for oxygenation. New research attempts to quantify the impact.
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The scientists had to figure out which of the signals were bouncing off the sleeper’s body, and not bouncing off the mattress.
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Positive airway pressure therapy isn’t for everyone, says AASM award winner Richard Berry, MD, FAASM, who also shares his insights on positional therapies, neurostimulation, and interface selection.
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Advanced Brain Monitoring Inc has been issued new patents covering the assessment of treatment efficacy resulting from supine sleep restriction by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and by the Australian Commissioner of Patents.
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Though many practices don’t collect the data to diagnose the phenotype, POSA patients can benefit from tailored therapies.
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A study finds positional oximetry to be a clinically viable alternative to an auto-scored home sleep apnea test in the characterization of positional obstructive sleep apnea.
Read MoreSome sleeping positions are better for helping ensure you have a good night’s rest, especially if you suffer from complaints like snoring or other aches that can keep you up at night. Dr. Ben Smarr is...
Read MoreNew York Magazine reviewed the possible health implications of snoring and spoke to sleep experts about the best anti-snoring pillows on the market. “Snoring is basically related to a narrow upper airway, and gravity tends...
Read MorePulmonologists speak to US News about the best sleeping positions to prevent sleep apnea. “Sleep apnea is often worse in the supine (on your back) position because of gravity,” Tsai says. “The tongue falls back...
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Philips announced the commercial launch of a prescription sleep position therapy device...
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This free video presentation will define positional obstructive sleep apnea (POSA), its prevalence, and therapy guidelines—as well as describe earlier mechanical and newer digital technology treatments.
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Split-night studies that don’t necessarily allow patients the time to change postures and a lack of reliable reimbursement can lead to position-dependent sleep apnea being missed.
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Earlier this year, Philips acquired NightBalance, a Netherlands-based company that designed a...
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