The US Food and Drug Administration has granted De Novo approval to Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper, a baby bed designed to keep sleeping babies positioned on the back—a position known to lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Every year, 3,500 American babies die in their sleep from suffocation and unexplained causes,…
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The mother of a first grader asked me if she could have a minute. “I’m concerned about what’s going on in Sunday school.” I asked what she meant. “Last week my son came home and told me you’d been talking about the crucifixion of Jesus.” I nodded. “He told me the whole story.” Children retelling…
Audio Transcript Two weeks back, two Mondays ago, we looked at how to glorify God in our business successes. That was APJ 1915. Now two weeks later, we are talking about business again more broadly. It’s a question from a listener named Travis. “Pastor John, hello to you. Can you tell me whether our work…
Say you have a friend whose approach to the Christian life seems somewhat extreme. Too strict. Overly disciplined. You heard him say something the other day about beating his own body — figuratively (you think), but still. In fact, the way he talks often makes you squirm a little bit. Strain, agonize, struggle, labor, strive…
The world of sleep medicine is experiencing a significant shift as remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology gains momentum. The ability to continuously monitor patients, gather data, and provide personalized care has never been more critical for healthcare professionals. In response to this demand, MonitAir Health has developed a comprehensive RPM solution designed specifically for sleep…
Have you ever landed great seats at a concert, show, or sporting event — seats right down front, near the center of the action? That’s very much how I think about my position as an employee at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center over the past forty years (now retired), a career spent assisting in the…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating safety concerns with the use of certain dental devices that are fixed (non-removable) palatal expanders used on adults to remodel the jaw or to treat conditions including sleep apnea. Specific Dental Devices The devices of concern include: Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) and Fixed Anterior Growth…
The V-Com, a CPAP accessory that reduces inspiratory pressure and flow to provide comfort with minimal to no reduction in expiratory pressure, was shown to improve 90-day CPAP adherence in a trial completed by Detroit-based medical equipment company Sleep Solutions. In the trial of 100 patients beginning CPAP, 50 patients received standard care, while 50…
A novel drug for heart failure also is showing promise for alleviating the sleep apnea associated with it, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The drug, known as AF-130, was tested in an animal model at Waipapa Taumata Rau at the University of Auckland, where researchers found it improved the heart’s ability to…