# prescription drugs (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover prescription drugs. Page: Feed: --- ## [New Report Combines Survey and Smart Bed Data on Sleep Health](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/prevailing-attitudes/academies-associations/report-combines-survey-smart-bed-data-sleep-health/) _2026-08-26 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ A National Sleep Foundation report pairs subjective sleep experiences with objective data from millions of nights to create a more complete picture of the nation's sleep. ## [CHEST Releases Guideline on Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Pregnancy](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/breathing-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/chest-releases-guideline-sleep-disordered-breathing-pregnancy/) _2026-08-26 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ A new clinical practice guideline offers nine evidence-based recommendations for the care of pregnant patients with obstructive sleep apnea. ## [Prepare CPAP Users for Problems, Not Perfection](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatments/therapy-devices/cpap-pap-devices/prepare-cpap-users-for-problems/) _2026-08-26 · Tyler Decker · Sleep Review_ Rather than immediately fixing every discomfort, teach patients how to adapt, solve problems, and keep their positive airway pressure therapy working. ## [In Canada, Pediatric Prescription Melatonin for Insomnia in Autism, Smith-Magenis Syndrome Becomes Available](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/sleep-whole-body/brain/in-canada-pediatric-prescription-melatonin-for-insomnia-in-autism-smith-magenis-syndrome-becomes-available/) _2026-08-25 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The extended-release mini-tablet provides a new treatment option for insomnia in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. ## [Zebrafish Study Offers Clues Into Origins of Restless Legs Syndrome](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/movement-disorders/restless-legs-syndrome/zebrafish-study-origins-restless-legs-syndrome/) _2026-08-24 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ Researchers have identified a specific brain region and gene mutation that may contribute to the abnormal movement patterns associated with RLS. ## [Prototype Pulse Oximeter Adapts to Skin Tone](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/demographics/race-ethnicity/prototype-pulse-oximeter-adapts-skin-tone/) _2026-08-21 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The Tufts-developed device automatically reads and adjusts to skin tone for more accurate measurements of blood oxygen, pulse, and respiration. ## [Persante Welcomes New President, Chief Growth Officer](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-diagnostics/home-testing/home-apnea-testing/persante-president-chief-growth-officer/) _2026-08-21 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ A former BetterNight executive joins the organization to expand home sleep testing capabilities and evaluate emerging technologies. ## [NIH Grant Funds Next Phase of Development for Seal-less PAP Device](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatments/therapy-devices/cpap-pap-devices/nih-grant-vortexpap/) _2026-08-21 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The funding will support the creation of a simplified, at-home version of the VortexPAP to prepare for expanded real-world testing. ## [‘These Neurons Are an Underlying Problem When It Comes to Narcolepsy’](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/hypersomnias/narcolepsy/neurons-gaba-problem-narcolepsy/) _2026-08-20 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ Researchers have identified a neural switch that induces sleep, offering new insights into the balancing act between sleep and wakefulness and potential therapeutic targets for sleep disorders. ## [Engineered Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Circadian Adjustment](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/parameters/circadian-rhythms/engineered-cell-therapy-circadian-adjustment/) _2026-08-20 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ Researchers have developed an implantable therapy using leptin-producing cells to help the body adapt more quickly to schedule disruptions like jet lag and shift work. ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ivMlKZ5Cwc6q) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Which Sleep Measures Can Reliably Distinguish NT1 From NT2?](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/hypersomnias/narcolepsy/sleep-measures-distinguish-nt1-from-nt2/) _2026-08-19 · Risa Kerslake · Sleep Review_ A repeat-testing study finds that some PSG and MWT measures are both reproducible and clinically informative, while others are stable but offer little diagnostic value. ## [AI-Enabled Sleep, Breathing Devices Company Raises $12.25M to Accelerate Growth](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatments/therapy-devices/sound-acoustic-therapies/soundhealth-raises-money-growth/) _2026-08-19 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The capital will fuel the expansion of the company’s noninvasive therapeutics targeted for nasal congestion and wellness product for sleep. ## [CPAP Store USA Adds New Inogen Aurora CPAP Mask Line](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatments/therapy-devices/cpap-pap-devices/cpap-store-usa-inogen-aurora-cpap-mask-line/) _2026-08-19 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ Portable oxygen concentrator company Inogen sells its non-magnetic Aurora CPAP Mask Collection nationwide through CPAP Store USA. ## [How Should Clinicians Measure Success in Central Sleep Apnea Treatment?](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-treatments/therapy-devices/neurostimulators/success-central-sleep-apnea-treatment/) _2026-08-18 · Sree Roy · Sleep Review_ A post-hoc analysis of patients with CSA and atrial fibrillation adds to the case for tracking how patients feel and function, not just how often they stop breathing. ## [BRPT Selects New Management Firm](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/prevailing-attitudes/academies-associations/brpt-selects-new-management-firm/) _2026-08-18 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The certification board for sleep health professionals partners with a new management company to support its mission and certificants, alongside a change in executive leadership. ## [How Wearables Are Updating Our Understanding of Sleep](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-diagnostics/consumer-sleep-tracking/wearables-understanding-sleep-monash-brigham/) _2026-08-17 · Sree Roy · Sleep Review_ Continuous monitoring moves sleep research toward an integrated understanding of circadian health and chronic disease prevention. A Monash University-Brigham and Women's Hospital collaboration helps lead the way. ## [‘ReDream Brands’ Launches for Cash-Pay OSA Market](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-disorders/breathing-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/redream-brands-cash-pay-osa-market/) _2026-08-17 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The platform combines four direct-to-consumer brands to serve the North American sleep apnea market. ## [BRPT Launches Redesigned Website for Sleep Technology Professionals](https://sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/prevailing-attitudes/academies-associations/brpt-redesigned-website-sleep-technology-professionals/) _2026-08-14 · SR Edit Staff · Sleep Review_ The updated brpt.org features goal-based navigation and new interactive tools to help users easily access certification and recertification resources. ## [How much and why premiums are going up for small businesses in 2027](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/how-much-and-why-premiums-are-going-up-for-small-businesses-in-2027/) _2026-08-06 · Emma Wager · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ Each year, health insurers submit rate filings to state regulators outlining their expectations for the coming year and proposing premium changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plans. This analysis examines filings in the small group market, which covers plans offered … The post How much and why premiums are going up for small businesses in 2027 appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health… ## [How much and why ACA Marketplace premiums are going up in 2027](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/how-much-and-why-aca-marketplace-premiums-are-going-up-in-2027/) _2026-07-08 · Matt McGough · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ Note: This brief was originally published on July 8 and updated on August 3, 2026 to include proposed 2027 rates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Every spring and summer, health insurers submit rate filings to state … The post How much and why ACA Marketplace premiums are going up in 2027 appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gz8O2qsnoKbM) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Cost and utilization of inpatient mental health and substance use treatment](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/cost-and-utilization-of-inpatient-mental-health-and-substance-use-treatment/) _2026-06-29 · Lynne Cotter · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ Approximately 1 in 5 people with private health insurance have any mental illness, and 1 in 20 have a serious mental illness. This brief examines inpatient mental health and substance use treatment admissions in 2023 among adults aged 18-64 with … The post Cost and utilization of inpatient mental health and substance use treatment appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [How employers support lower-waged workers’ access to health insurance options](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/how-employers-support-lower-waged-workers-access-to-health-insurance-options/) _2026-04-20 · Gary Claxton · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ The high cost of healthcare can be a challenge for employers looking to provide affordable health benefit programs for workers and their families. Employers can offer markedly different health benefit experiences for workers, affecting access to care, the affordability of … The post How employers support lower-waged workers’ access to health insurance options appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health… ## [What are the recent trends in employer-based health coverage?](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/trends-in-employer-based-health-coverage/) _2026-04-17 · Gary Claxton · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ Employer-sponsored health insurance (ESI) is the largest source of health coverage for people under 65, covering 165.6 million people in March 2025, but its reach is uneven. Not all workers have access to ESI. Some workers are in jobs where … The post What are the recent trends in employer-based health coverage? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries?](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/u-s-life-expectancy-compare-countries/) _2026-03-31 · Shameek Rakshit · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ On average, the United States has a lower life expectancy than comparable countries. Life expectancy is an estimate of the average number of years a person at a given age might live based on mortality rates. This chart collection examines … The post How does U.S. life expectancy compare to other countries? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [Eight Trends Shaping 2026 Healthcare Costs](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/eight-trends-shaping-2026-healthcare-costs/) _2026-03-17 · Lynne Cotter · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ The year opened with renewed political attention on healthcare following the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The stalemate centered on whether to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits but expanded to broader conversations about the cost of … The post Eight Trends Shaping 2026 Healthcare Costs appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [How does health spending in the U.S. compare to other countries?](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries/) _2026-03-11 · Imani Telesford · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ This chart collection examines how U.S. health spending compares to health spending in other OECD countries that are similarly large and wealthy, based on GDP and GDP per capita. This analysis uses data from the OECD Health Statistics database for … The post How does health spending in the U.S. compare to other countries? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [How does cost affect access to healthcare?](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/cost-affect-access-care/) _2026-03-10 · Shameek Rakshit · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ High healthcare costs can pose a barrier to accessing care for some Americans. Most adults (91%) have health insurance, and the majority of adults (85%) report their health status as at least “good.” Half of the population has little or … The post How does cost affect access to healthcare? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . ## [How do health expenditures vary across the population?](https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-expenditures-vary-across-population/) _2026-03-02 · Imani Telesford · Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker_ In a given year, a small portion of the population is responsible for a very large percentage of total health spending. We tend to focus on averages when discussing health spending, but individuals’ health status – and thus their need … The post How do health expenditures vary across the population? appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker .