Study Confirms Efficacy of HoneyNaps’ AI Sleep Diagnostic Tool
The AI-powered algorithm demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing sleep apnea, according to a clinical study involving 1,000 patients.
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BRPT Announces Winner of A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists selected the winner of its educational grant, which supports career advancement in sleep technology and the attainment of the RPSGT credential.
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3:1 Patient-to-Sleep-Tech Staffing Ratios Are Not OK
Perspectives on staffing ratios at accredited sleep labs and the education requirements for technologists performing attended polysomnography.
Nox Secures US and EU Patents for Tech Behind RIP Belts Used in Sleep Tests
The patents recognize the methods, apparatus, and systems developed to advance physiological monitoring and analysis with respiratory inductance plethysmography flow.
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The Science of Snore Sensors
From microphones to piezoelectric and cannulas, sleep techs and other experts explain how they work and the pros and cons of each technology.
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The Health Equity Problem with Pulse Oximeters
Pulse oximeters risk inaccuracy in patients with dark skin, leading to potential missed sleep apnea diagnoses. Some pulse ox manufacturers explore more inclusive testing.
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Alice Repair Services Markets Alice 6 Headbox Case
In light of Philips Respironics discontinuing its Alice 6 sleep diagnostic equipment in the United States, some sleep disorders centers have been turning to Alice Repair Services (not affiliated with Philips) to purchase rubberized headbox cases designed for the PSG equipment.
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Study to Evaluate Outcomes of Inpatient Versus Outpatient Sleep Tests
The research will be conducted by Tetyana Kendzerska, MD, PhD, the 2023 recipient of the CHEST Foundation and the AASM Foundation research grant in sleep medicine.
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Onera Secures $32M Investment in Series C Funding Round for HST Expansion
The company intends to use the funds to expedite the clearance of the second generation of its PSG system in the US and Europe.
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BRPT Calls for Applications for Jomo Martin Nkunika Memorial Scholarship
A $3,000 tuition grant will be awarded to a promising student of polysomnography.
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Neurobit Unveils Suite of AI-Enabled Sleep Analysis Solutions
The suite of AI-enabled sleep analysis solutions, including Neurobit PSG, Neurobit Score, and Neurobit HUB, is designed to enhance sleep analysis, research, and clinical trials.
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ChristianaCare Opens New Sleep Wellness Center
The seven-bed facility expands upon ChristianaCare’s previous sleep diagnostic center, now incorporating clinical care and diagnostic testing at the same site.
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Automated Algorithm Detects Sleep Stages Using Graphics Processing Units
Using the method, data coincided with the somnologist’s marking by 81%. Researchers believe additional training can further enhance the algorithm’s precision.
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Improving Care for Children with Down Syndrome and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is common in children with Down syndrome. Sleep experts weigh in on what’s new in diagnosing and treating this patient population.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Biomarker Could Be Hiding in Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep
A meta-analysis identifies a potential polysomnographic signal of RLS more sensitive and specific than the PLMS index.
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Nox Medical Gets Patent for Method of Measuring Respiratory Effort in Sleep Studies
The patent describes how the signals recorded from Nox standard respiratory bands can be used to derive information on internal respiratory effort mechanisms.
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Self-Applied Wireless Home Polysomnography Solution Set to Roll Out
Onera Health and MedBridge Healthcare plan to onboard the first customer for the home polysomnography service in the first half of the year.
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Nox Medical’s Sleep Test Software Now Compatible With Citrix
Citrix users can now look up Nox Medical’s Noxturnal software and find information about what Citrix setups are compatible with the software’s install and setup.
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