Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her . . . so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:25–27) Imagine you see a bride early on the morning of her wedding day…
Summary: A Stanford University study found that Masimo SedLine’s Patient State Index effectively monitors sedation depth during drug-induced sleep endoscopy with dexmedetomidine, providing a more reliable assessment of brain state changes than traditional methods. This improvement could enhance sedation management for sleep apnea therapy evaluations. Key Takeaways: Potential for Broader Use of Dexmedetomidine: Improved sedation…
Summary: Vanda Pharmaceuticals reported a 28% drop in net product sales for Hetlioz over the first nine months of 2024, attributing the decline to increased generic competition in the US. The company aims to bolster revenue and diversify by seeking FDA approvals for additional indications, including jet lag disorder and insomnia, and has launched a…
Summary:MedTech Innovator has announced the finalists for its Mid-Stage and Value Award Competitions, with Ozlo and Somnics Health among those selected. Ozlo, based in Boston, is developing Bluetooth earbuds for uninterrupted sleep, while Somnics Health, based in Redwood City, Calif, is working on a portable treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The competitions will take place…
Summary: Alkermes presented new research on its investigational narcolepsy treatment, ALKS 2680, as well as findings on the patient experience of narcolepsy at two scientific conferences: the 37th Annual Psych Congress and the 2024 Neuroscience Education Institute Congress. The data includes safety and efficacy results from a phase 1b study of ALKS 2680, a selective…