Summary: Nyxoah reported third-quarter financial results, showcasing a 30% increase in sales and raising €24.6 million to bolster its anticipated US commercialization of the Genio neurostimulation system for obstructive sleep apnea. The company also highlighted progress in its US operations, including the presentation of promising DREAM study data and key leadership hires to drive the…
Summary: A large-scale national study using wearable smart devices has revealed that high temperatures can worsen obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms, including increasing apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and lowering minimum oxygen saturation (MinSpO2). The study analyzed over 6 million days of sleep data from more than 51,000 participants in 313 Chinese cities, finding that elevated temperatures…
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…
Audio Transcript If you are reading the Bible with us this year, this weekend we read Ezekiel 24–28. There we meet a stunning text, one that leads to this question from a listener named Matthew: “Pastor John, thank you for this podcast and for your faithful model of ministry over the years. As a young…
Summary: A study published in Neurology suggests that older adults experiencing daytime sleepiness or a lack of enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be at higher risk of developing motoric cognitive risk syndrome, a condition that can precede dementia. The study found that those with these sleep-related issues were over three times more…
Summary: University at Buffalo researcher Carleara Weiss, PhD, RN, has received a $747,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging to explore the link between sleep health, neurodegeneration biomarkers, and cognitive decline in older adults. This study will examine the effects of nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, on sleep and memory, while monitoring…