From my childhood up, my mind had been full of objections to the doctrine of God’s sovereignty. . . . But I have often, since that first conviction, had quite another kind of sense of God’s sovereignty than I had then. I have often since had not only a conviction, but a delightful conviction. The…
Audio Transcript How do we overcome half-hearted spiritual laziness? That’s the question today and Thursday. And speaking of zeal for God, I should first mention again that this October we’re celebrating the Reformation — Martin Luther’s great stand against the pope and against Rome’s spiritual abuses and theological errors. But Luther didn’t stand alone. Other…
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 adherence to CPAP therapy. It will be available in the US starting in October 2024. Key Takeaways: ResMed’s First…
Summary: ResMed has introduced a series of new patient-centric products aimed at improving the therapy journey for sleep apnea patients, including the ResMed myAir patient engagement app now integrating with smartwatches, allowing users to monitor their CPAP therapy data and sleep patterns. Alongside this, the company has launched a generative AI-enabled assistant, Dawn, to offer…
You bring some strange things to our ears. Some in Athens said it to the apostle Paul. Some in America will say it to faithful preachers today. Of course, strange is a relative term. What’s familiar to some is foreign to others — whether in multicultural cities or, even now, in more rural and monolithic…
“Something is stabbing me in the back!” I yelled at my husband. When he didn’t jump to his feet to dislodge the knife, or the needle, or whatever else had impaled my spine, I screamed to him again: “Help me! I’m being stabbed!” Eyes wide, he turned to the nurses. What was wrong with me?…
Summary: Research out of Flinders University has found that circadian-informed lighting, designed to align with the body’s natural rhythms, improves sleep quality and work performance for night shift workers. The study, conducted in a tightly controlled laboratory setting, tested lighting interventions to simulate the challenging environments faced by shift workers, such as those on submarines.…
Summary: A new study found that nighttime aircraft noise disrupts sleep quality and sleep-wake cycles, even when people don’t consciously notice the disturbance. Using data from wearable movement trackers and self-reported questionnaires, the study demonstrated that higher levels of aircraft noise exposure (55 dB or more) at night increased sleep disruption, even though the total…
Summary: Advantage Healthcare Holdings, which manages sleep centers and outpatient rehabilitation facilities, has appointed Dinak (Dino) Nair as its new CEO, succeeding Ryan Tong. Nair, who brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, is set to guide the company as it focuses on expanding patient-centered care and improving outcomes. Nair’s background includes leadership roles…
Summary: The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is accepting nominations for a director position on its board of directors, with a term beginning in February 2025. Applicants must be professionals in the field of sleep medicine, and nominations are open until Oct 15, 2024. The new director will serve a four-year term. Key Takeaways:…