Author: Vincent RPSGT

Originally published October 6, 2024 | Updated October 2026 By Vincent RPSGT | Sleep Blogs A significant development in sleep medicine has brought new hope to adults living with narcolepsy type 1. On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved ORZEYFUL (oveporexton), previously known as TAK-861, for the treatment of narcolepsy type…

Sleep Apnea After a Heart Attack: When Should Patients Be Tested? Originally published October 6, 2024 | Updated October 2026 By Vincent RPSGT | Sleep Blogs A heart attack can change many aspects of a person’s health, including breathing patterns during sleep. Researchers have found that sleep apnea is common among patients hospitalized after a…

Originally published October 6, 2024 | Updated October 2026 By Vincent RPSGT | Sleep Blogs Imagine trying to sleep when the sun never sets. During the Antarctic summer, some regions experience continuous daylight for weeks or months. Although this creates extraordinary conditions for scientific exploration, it can also interfere with the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.…

Pink Noise and Deep Sleep: Can Sound Improve Memory in Older Adults? Updated October 2026 | Vincent RPSGT Sleep plays an important role in learning, memory, concentration, and overall brain health. As people grow older, the amount of deep sleep they experience often decreases. Researchers have been investigating whether carefully timed sounds delivered during sleep…

Polysomnography (PSG), commonly known as a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. PSG measures various physiological functions during sleep, including brain waves, heart rate, breathing patterns, and oxygen levels. In-lab PSG equipment typically includes video-recording equipment. At-home PSG (commonly known as home sleep testing) does not include a video component. This comparison…