Halls makes cough drops that come in a variety of flavors. The drops work as a cough suppressant and an anesthetic, providing some pain relief to sore throats. The regular drops contain sugar, but there is also a sugar-free version of Halls available. Video of the Day
A new measuring system is enabling sleep monitoring in your own bed. A sensor is placed under the bed sheets, measuring e.g. heart rate, breathing, sleep quality and sleep length. The sleep data is presented to the user in a mobile app or online. This is the topic of a newly defended PhD dissertation.
9. Screening for sleep apnea syndrome A pulse oximeter with memory function is used to record oxygen saturation (SpO 2) during sleep to determine the frequency of hypoxemia events (oxygen desaturation index), as well as the duration of desaturation.