Category: Sleep Medicine

Sleep Medicine

NasoClenz: Does Nasal Cleansing Increase Compliance in CPAP Patients?

Data suggest “simple and inexpensive” nasal cleansing system can improve comfort while also reducing bacteria.

Sleep Medicine

ResMed Promotes Lucile Blaise to President, Sleep & Respiratory Care

ResMed has promoted Lucile Blaise to president of sleep & respiratory care.

Sleep Medicine

FDA Proposes Philips Offer Refunds as Option in CPAP Recall

The FDA is proposing that an order should be issued to require Philips Respironics to submit a plan for the repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price of recalled devices manufactured after November 2015.

Breathing Disorders

Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy Tied to Hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome

The presence of sleep apnea measured both during pregnancy and two to seven years after delivery was associated with the development of hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

Insomnias

Beta Blockers May Contribute to Insomnia, Sleep Disturbances

New research from the American Heart Association revealed beta-blockers were not more likely to cause depression compared to other similar treatments, but the drugs may be linked to unusual dreams, insomnia and sleep disorders.

Hypersomnias

FDA Approves Xyway for Idiopathic Hypersomnia

The FDA approved a new indication for Xywav for idiopathic hypersomnia, an uncommon chronic sleep disorder that causes people to be excessively sleepy during the day even after a good night's sleep.