Summary: Harmony Biosciences reported preliminary revenue for 2024, with Wakix generating $714 million, a 23% increase from 2023. The company outlined its 2025 key catalysts, including an FDA decision on pitolisant for idiopathic hypersomnia, the initiation of a pivotal trial for Pitolisant-HD in narcolepsy, and preclinical data for BP1.15205, an OX2R agonist. These milestones reflect…
Summary: Samsung announced the expansion of its Galaxy Ring lineup with two new larger sizes, now ranging from sizes 5 to 15, and plans to launch in 15 additional markets starting February 2025, bringing availability to 52 markets globally. Additionally, Samsung is updating the Samsung Health app with advanced sleep and mindfulness features, including a…
Summary: Inspire Medical Systems Inc announced preliminary, unaudited revenue results for 2024, showing a 25% increase in the fourth quarter and a 28% rise for the full year compared to 2023. The company also highlighted the soft launch of its Inspire V neurostimulator and implemented several organizational changes, including leadership appointments and new roles designed…
Summary: A multicenter validation study has shown that the Onera Sleep Test System (STS), a patch-based home sleep test, performs comparably to gold-standard in-lab polysomnography (PSG) for sleep staging and respiratory event detection. Conducted across seven clinical sites in Germany and a core laboratory at Johns Hopkins University, the study demonstrated high concordance between Onera…
Summary: A good nap can help healthy adults feel more energized, focused, and productive, according to Subhendu Rath, MD, a sleep medicine specialist at UK HealthCare. While regular napping is beneficial, it’s important to consider underlying reasons for excessive daytime sleepiness, such as poor sleep or health conditions. To maximize the benefits, naps should ideally…
Summary: Human Longevity Inc and SleepScore Labs have partnered to integrate whole genome sequencing with advanced sleep data, aiming to deliver highly personalized sleep programs. This collaboration leverages Human Longevity’s genomic analysis capabilities and SleepScore’s extensive sleep datasets to create algorithms that optimize sleep and promote overall health. The precision sleep program, set to launch…
Summary: A study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that most pulse oximeter manufacturers still do not comply with FDA guidance issued in 2013 recommending diverse skin tone testing. The study, published in JAMA, analyzed FDA clearance summaries from 1996 to 2024 and found that only 25% of summaries since…
Summary: At CES 2025, RingConn presented its Gen 2 smart ring, which offers 90.7% accuracy in sleep apnea detection and a 12-day battery life, alongside the introduction of its successor, the Gen 2 Air. The Gen 2 launched in 2024 and raised over $4 million through crowdfunding, gaining users in over 80 countries. RingConn also…
Summary: Therap Services has introduced new features to its HIPAA-compliant platform, enabling the integration of sleep tracking and user activity data from smart devices. These updates centralize health data within the Therap Services platform and the Therap Connect app, streamlining workflows and improving care delivery. Providers can now configure T-Log criteria to document sleep patterns,…
Summary: At CES 2025, Tuya Smart highlighted its AI-enabled hardware and software solutions designed to enhance everyday living. A focus was on AI smart rings that track sleep and activity, providing monthly reports and personalized recommendations for optimizing routines. These rings also serve as personal assistants with features like schedule reminders and weather updates. Tuya…