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Have you ever wondered why humans, unlike many animals, tend to sleep in one long stretch at night? While the reasons may seem straightforward—after all, we need rest—there’s much more to the story. Let’s dive into the science of sleep and explore why our bodies are wired for nocturnal slumber. The Evolution of Sleep Patterns…

If you or someone you know suffers from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), you understand how this condition can impact daily life. The overwhelming urge to move your legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations, can disrupt sleep and diminish overall well-being. Thankfully, recent developments in treatment guidelines offer hope and support for those affected. Understanding Restless…

Sleep significantly impacts performance by affecting cognitive function, alertness, decision-making, and overall mood, leading to decreased productivity, increased errors, and reduced job satisfaction when sleep deprived; companies can address this by promoting healthy sleep habits through education, flexible work schedules, and creating a supportive work environment that values rest.  Key points about how sleep affects performance:  What…

The company is also introducing a generative AI-enabled sleep health assistant to guide people on their journey to better sleep and new travel gear to help people stay on CPAP treatment while traveling. Summary: ResMed has introduced a series of new patient-centric products aimed at improving the therapy journey for sleep apnea patients, including the ResMed…

The nasal mask, featuring a fabric-wrapped frame in a tube-up design, will be available in the US in late October. Summary: ResMed has introduced its first fabric CPAP mask, the AirTouch N30i, designed to enhance comfort with breathable, moisture-wicking materials in a tube-up design. The mask aims to improve the sleep experience for users and increase…

  A post-hoc analysis confirmed the efficacy of Lumryz in study participants who were and were not using a stable dose of an alerting agent. Summary: A post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 REST-ON trial demonstrated that Lumryz (sodium oxybate) improves narcolepsy symptoms, including wakefulness, cataplexy episodes, and daytime sleepiness, regardless of whether patients were also…

Several sleep diagnostics companies have released kits in which multiple types of in-lab sleep study sensors are bundled together. Some sleep disorders centers find these kits to make ordering supplies more convenient than ordering by individual SKU. In many cases, adult and pediatric options are available. Sleep Review‘s sleep sensor kits guide compares these bundles on included sensors, usage,…

   Researchers found that oxygen deficiency caused by obstructive sleep apnea increased the susceptibility of mice to develop abdominal aortic aneurysms.  Summary: A study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms. The research showed that…

   ADVENT-HF investigator T. Douglas Bradley, MD, says any risk of increased mortality linked to the use of adaptive servo-ventilation in people with central sleep apnea and heart failure is device- and algorithm-specific. Interview by Sree Roy In 2015, the ResMed-funded SERVE-HF trial resulted in practice-changing guidance due to its shocking finding that a minute ventilation-triggered adaptive…

New research highlights the link between poor sleep quality, dementia, and increased mortality risk in older adults. Summary: A new study published in Aging reveals that poor sleep quality is strongly linked to increased mortality risk in older adults. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging and other institutions found that poor sleep exacerbates the risk of death,…