Category: Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine

FDA Clears HoneyNaps Ai Software for Sleep Apnea Analysis

The USFDA granted 510(k) clearance for the HoneyNaps Somnum V3.0 Ai-based software for polysomnography (PSG) analysis, according to the company.

Sleep Medicine

Poor Sleep May Help Predict Breathing Problems in ALS Patients

Monitoring sleep quality could help healthcare providers identify respiratory issues in ALS patients before they become advanced.

Sleep Medicine

One-Third of US Adults Say Marijuana Improves Sleep Quality

New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.

Sleep Apnea

One-third of Women Experience Menopause-related Sleep Disruptions

New AASM survey data shows that more than 35% of women age 45-64 report frequent nighttime waking and night sweats caused by menopause hormonal changes.

Insomnias

Irregular Circadian Rhythms Linked to Greater Dementia Risks

Dementia risk increased in patients whose circadian rhythms peaked later in the day or if the rhythms were weak and fragmented.

Hypersomnias

Severe Narcolepsy Linked to Damage in Two Brain Regions

Degeneration in the locus coeruleus, alongside the hypothalamus, contributes to sleepiness and muscle weakness in narcolepsy type 1.