Summary: The Scripps Research Digital Trials Center has initiated the REFRESH-NOW study to explore the relationship between sleep and cognitive health in women aged 55 and older. Utilizing activity trackers and a smartphone app, the study will gather extensive sleep data over … [Read more...]
Screen Time for Kids: Guidelines for Healthy Balance
Summary: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers guidelines to help parents manage their children’s screen time, emphasizing the importance of balance to support healthy sleep and overall development. The guidelines include recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics … [Read more...]
How Many Americans Are Opting for a ‘Sleep Divorce’?
Summary: A 2024 survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that a significant number of Americans are choosing to sleep in separate beds or rooms, a practice known as “sleep divorce,” to enhance their sleep quality and overall well-being. The survey … [Read more...]
Narcolepsy, Idiopathic Hypersomnia Study Reinforces Importance of Individualized Oxybates Dosing
By Sree Roy When starting people with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia on oxybates, sleep physicians know to individualize the treatment dosing based on each patient’s response as well as personal preference. A new study presented at SLEEP 2024 reinforces the importance of … [Read more...]
Vyvo’s New BioSense Ring Rewards Users for Health Data
Summary: A new wearable device, the BioSense Ring, has been introduced, combining advanced health monitoring with blockchain technology. This device offers comprehensive wellness insights and rewards users for sharing their health data while ensuring privacy and ownership. Key … [Read more...]
Exploring the Potential of Psilocin for Sleep Disorders
Summary: Enveric Biosciences announced that its EB-002 psilocin drug candidate has gained expanded protection under US Patent No 11,945,778, covering methods of treating brain neurological disorders, including sleep disorders. This patent joins two others, enhancing the … [Read more...]
The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids of 2024
Summary: US News & World Report published its second annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products report, featuring top recommendations for over-the-counter sleep aids and pills among 132 product categories. The rankings were based on surveys conducted with 354 pharmacists … [Read more...]
ECU Health Otolaryngologist Completes 100th Inspire Procedure
Summary: Brian Brodish, MD, an otolaryngologist with Eastern Carolina ENT, completed his 100th Inspire therapy procedure at ECU Health Medical Center on July 14. Inspire is an FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) designed for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP … [Read more...]
Orexin System-Based Drugs for Narcolepsy Are Coming
By Sree Roy Narcolepsy pharmacotherapies have existed in the US prescription drug market for decades. However none have targeted the orexin (hypocretin) system, even though it lies at the root of the neurological sleep disorder. But several biopharmaceutical companies are … [Read more...]
Children’s Need for Naps: Earn Continuing Education
Terms for CSTE Qualification The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) designates this educational activity–Sleep Review’s April, May, & June/July 2024 Digital Edition series—for a maximum of 1.5 Continuing Sleep Technology Education (CSTE) credits. … [Read more...]
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