Summary: The Belun Sleep System, an AI-enabled tool for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has been approved by India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for at-home use. By utilizing optical technologies and artificial intelligence, the system allows healthcare providers to remotely monitor sleep parameters such as apnea-hypopnea index and oxygen saturation, making sleep diagnostics more accessible and affordable, especially in underserved areas. This aligns with India’s healthcare goals of expanding diagnostic access through innovative technologies.
Key Takeaways:
- Approval for At-Home Sleep Apnea Diagnosis: The Belun Sleep System has been authorized in India to provide patients with a non-invasive, at-home alternative to traditional sleep studies.
- AI-Driven Technology Enhances Accessibility: The system uses artificial intelligence and optical technologies to remotely monitor sleep metrics, reducing the need for clinic visits and expanding access to rural areas.
- Affordable and Timely Diagnostics: Home-based testing with the Belun Sleep System offers a faster and more cost-effective approach to diagnosing sleep apnea, promoting earlier treatment and better health outcomes.
The Belun Sleep System, an AI-enabled system for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with sleep stages classification, has received approval from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India as a diagnostic tool.
With the approval of Belun Sleep System, patients can now undergo a sleep apnea diagnosis at home. The Belun Sleep System—with the use of artificial intelligence and optical technologies similar to PAT to collect physiological parameters such as pulse rate, heart rate variability, oximetry, and actigraphy—allows healthcare professionals to remotely monitor apnea-hypopnea index, oxygen saturation levels, pulse rate, and autonomic nervous system, without requiring patients to visit a sleep clinic.
“With Belun Sleep System available to the Indian public, we aim to help facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea, resulting in quicker, more accurate and affordable diagnosis, and better treatment outcomes for the millions of Indians living with untreated sleep disorders,” says Lydia Leung, CEO of Belun Technology, in a release.
Key benefits of Belun Sleep System:
- Comfort: Tests can be performed in the patient’s own home, allowing for a more natural sleep environment.
- Affordability: Home testing reduces the cost burden of traditional sleep studies, making it more accessible to a larger population.
- Timely Diagnosis: Faster diagnostic results enable earlier treatment for sleep apnea, reducing the risk of associated conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
- Reach in Rural Areas: Belun device empowers healthcare providers to serve patients in underserved areas, expanding the reach of sleep health diagnostics.
Expanding Healthcare Innovation in India
The approval of Belun Sleep System in India aligns with the country’s broader healthcare goals of improving access to diagnostic services through technologies. As part of this initiative, Belun Technology, a data technology provider of sleep health solutions, is committed to working with local healthcare professionals to integrate these tools into regular practice.
“India’s healthcare system is undergoing rapid transformation, and we are proud to be part of this journey,” says Leung in a release. “By enabling patients to perform these tests at home, we aim to promote preventive healthcare and ensure that advanced medical technologies are accessible to all.”
The sleep system has obtained the US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for detecting and diagnosing OSA and has been clinically validated in accredited sleep labs.
Photo caption: Belun Sleep System
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