What might inspire a family to move across the world for the sake of the gospel? I live with my wife and two children in Cameroon, where we planted a church and established an extension site for Bethlehem College and Seminary. Before leaving the Western world, we consistently returned to Psalm 22:27–28 as the primary…
Summary: A recent study published in Sleep Medicine found that an investigational CPAP device with lower pressure, known as KPAP, offers the same effectiveness in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as traditional CPAP while improving comfort for patients. KPAP reduces the pressure during inhalation, which lowers discomfort and air leaks around the mask. The study…
Summary: Apnimed Inc. conducted the SHINE (Sleep Health Inquiries on Needs and Emotions) survey, gathering insights from 1,500 people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which survey revealed the emotional, social, and behavioral impacts of OSA on daily life, including fatigue, fear of long-term health consequences, and negative effects on self-esteem, mental health, relationships, and…
Summary: Breathe Right, in partnership with marriage therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, is promoting nasal strips as a potential solution to prevent “sleep divorce,” where couples sleep in separate bedrooms due to issues like snoring and nighttime nasal congestion. A new survey by Breathe Right found that snoring is a major barrier to sleep quality, leading many…
Summary: A study by Aalto University and the University of Oulu revealed that the effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate, and mood can last up to two weeks in the brain, impacting attention, cognition, and memory. The research used wearable technology and brain scans over a five-month period, tracking how brain connectivity evolves in response…
Summary: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton has opened its newly renovated sleep center in Charlotte, Mich, offering expanded facilities and enhanced comfort for patients experiencing sleep disorders. The center now features additional private rooms with individual temperature control, new furniture, and a quieter setting for sleep studies. The sleep center provides comprehensive services for a…
Summary: Movano Health, which is pursuing FDA clearance for its EvieMED Ring, recently received additional clarifying questions from the FDA regarding the medical aspects of the device. This marks the final phase of the company’s 510(k) application review process. Movano says it secured a positive outcome from earlier FDA questions related to the wellness features…
Summary: A study funded by ŌURA and conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital compared the sleep-tracking accuracy of the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Sense against gold-standard polysomnography. The study found that the Oura Ring outperformed the other two devices in four-stage sleep classification accuracy, wake detection, and deep sleep detection. While all three…