How to Afford CPAP + GLP-1 Polytherapy
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Australia Urged to Break Sleeping Pill Dependence in Favor of CBT-I
Only 1% of Australians with insomnia access CBT-I, according to Flinders University researchers who are calling for changes to improve access to this proven non-drug treatment.
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FDA Approves First Prescription Medication for OSA Patients With Obesity
Indicated for moderate-to-severe OSA patients with obesity, adults taking the medication had at least 25 fewer breathing interruptions each hour as they slept. After one year, up to 50% no longer had symptoms associated with OSA.
Zepbound Approval for OSA a ‘Positive Development’ for Patients and Clinicians, AASM Says
The AASM issued a statement in response to the FDA’s approval of Zepbound for OSA patients with obesity, highlighting its potential as a new treatment option while cautioning about its limitations and the importance of sustained weight loss.
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Florida Dental Provider Introduces Anti-Snoring Laser Treatment
The treatment is designed to improve snoring by tightening the soft palate and reducing vibrations that cause patients to snore.
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iNAP Negative Air Pressure Therapy Gains Momentum as CPAP Alternative
An American Heart Association initiative selected the oral negative pressure therapy for its potential to improve heart and brain outcomes in people with OSA.
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Nyxoah’s Genio Neurostimulator for OSA Launches in England
The launch is marked by the first successful patient implants at University College London Hospitals.
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Patient Facebook Group and Subreddit Reveal Burdens of Twice-Nightly Narcolepsy Therapy
Results from a social media analysis and survey of people with narcolepsy uncover challenges with twice-nightly oxybate therapy.
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The Rise of Remote CPAP Setup
Remote CPAP setup solutions are changing how patients access care—but are they as effective as in-person setups?
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Happy Sleep and Dentulu Partner to Offer Integrated Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment
The collaboration combines Happy Sleep’s FDA-cleared home sleep testing and monitoring tools with Dentulu’s network of licensed dentists who provide custom oral appliances.
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Peer Support Boosts CPAP Adherence
Patients receiving peer mentorship used their CPAP machines more consistently, averaging 4.5 hours per night compared to 3.7 hours for those receiving standard care.
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New Sleep Studies Among $156M in PCORI Funding for Patient-Centered Research
The awards will support 13 clinical effectiveness research studies, including three focused on sleep interventions.
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Daybreak Now Accepting CareCredit
The CareCredit health and wellness credit card is now accepted as a payment option for Daybreak’s sleep testing kits and oral appliance.
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Meeting to Tackle Drug Development Challenges for Idiopathic Hypersomnia
The Illuminate Hypersomnia Adjunct Scientific Meeting on Feb 13, 2025, will address challenges in idiopathic hypersomnia drug development.
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Investigational AXS-12 Reduces Cataplexy in Narcolepsy Patients
AXS-12, a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, significantly reduced cataplexy attacks in narcolepsy patients in the ENCORE phase 3 trial, demonstrating long-term efficacy, safety, and improvements in excessive daytime sleepiness and cognition.
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Smile N’ Style Dental Introduces Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Smile N’ Style Dental in Carmel, Ind, is now offering oral appliance therapy as an alternative treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
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Lawsuit Against Sleep Center in El Paso
The suit alleges that a nurse practitioner sexually assaulted a patient during a routine examination and that the clinic failed to act on the patient’s request to be scheduled elsewhere.
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How Lincare Cashed In on the Disastrous Recall of Philips Breathing Machines — at the Expense of Patients
A report from ProPublica says that Lincare was supposed to supply the most ailing patients with new CPAPs but instead diverted the devices to new customers who would deliver greater profits for the company.
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