Summary: Tirzepatide (Zepbound), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, has been FDA-approved for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with obesity, raising questions about whether it could help some patients reduce or eliminate the need for CPAP. While weight loss from the drug may improve airway function in weight-related OSA, experts caution that CPAP should not be…
Summary: ResMed reported 10% revenue growth for the quarter ending Dec 31, 2024, reaching $1.3 billion, driven by strong demand for sleep devices, masks, and residential care software. CEO Mick Farrell highlighted “once-in-a-generation” opportunities presented by the rise of sleep-tracking wearables and GLP-1 therapies, which he believes will increase patient awareness and drive greater adoption…
Summary: Kadimastem shareholders have approved the company’s merger with NLS Pharmaceutics, moving the two firms closer to forming a combined Nasdaq-traded company. NLS plans to hold its own shareholder vote in the coming weeks to finalize the merger. Executives from both companies highlighted the potential value creation and opportunities for growth and innovation resulting from…
Summary: Sunset Healthcare Solutions has launched Brighter Pediatrics, a new product line designed to enhance pediatric respiratory therapy for home care providers and families. The line includes pediatric CPAP/NIV masks, ventilator circuits, and closed ventilation suction systems, along with the Microflow Microdial Flowmeter, which allows for precise oxygen adjustments for infants. Sunset Healthcare emphasizes its…
This article is for young men who aspire to preach but doubt their own abilities. I have in mind men who have discovered that good preaching has changed their lives and fed their souls. Miraculously, you — one who was born in sin — have come to love the word of God, and the gospel…
By Sree Roy The United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) assesses and recommends new medical technologies that practitioners can prescribe with confidence and that it deems have taxpayer value. NICE recently released new guidance recommending four non-airflow-based home sleep tests (HSTs). Because ResMed’s NightOwl is awaiting CE approval, NICE notes that…
Summary: NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd has submitted three research abstracts to the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP), with two focusing on sleep-related conditions. One abstract presents preclinical findings on dual orexin receptor agonists (AEX-41 and AEX-2) for narcolepsy, showing wake-promoting properties without the metabolic side effects of traditional stimulants. Another…
Summary: A study published in PLOS One examines how Daylight Saving Time (DST) affects working sled dogs compared to pet dogs. Researchers from the University of Toronto used motion-sensitive watches to track the activity of 25 working sled dogs and 29 pet dogs before and after the autumn time shift. They found that working dogs,…
Summary: A new study from Maynooth University, based on data from over 38,000 Parkinson’s disease patients gathered by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, highlights the widespread prevalence of sleep disturbances in this population. The research, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, found that sleep issues are significantly more common in Parkinson’s patients compared to…
Summary: A new study from Edith Cowan University, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, examines the sleep challenges faced by fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining workers. The demanding nature of shift work, combined with remote and often harsh living conditions, makes it difficult for these workers to get adequate rest. Researchers found that FIFO workers…