Summary: Jack Edinger, PhD, an insomnia researcher and clinician, passed away on May 25 at age 72. He was a professor at Duke and an adjunct professor at the National Jewish Health Center. He co-founded an insomnia outpatient program at Duke University School of Medicine and … [Read more...]
EnsoData Acquisition Brings Mobile Sleep Apnea Screening to Homes
Summary: EnsoData has acquired Resonea’s sleep testing technology, enabling the use of smartphones for preliminary sleep apnea screening at home. This acquisition aims to enhance home sleep diagnostics by adding acoustic flow and microphone data channels, providing … [Read more...]
Impact of Philips’ Portfolio Changes: 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...]
Insomnia Drug Suvorexant Increases Fat Burning During Sleep
Summary: A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study has found that suvorexant, an orexin receptor antagonist approved for treating insomnia, promotes fat oxidation and reduces protein catabolism during sleep without significantly changing total sleep time. … [Read more...]
Orexin-2 Receptor Agonist E2086 to Be Tested for Narcolepsy
Summary: Eisai Inc announced the registration and upcoming enrollment for Study E2086-A001-101, a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of E2086, a novel selective orexin-2 receptor agonist, in adult patients with narcolepsy type 1. The trial, which … [Read more...]
Suvorexant: A Potential Solution for Opioid Addiction
Summary: Suvorexant, an insomnia drug, prevents opioid addiction in mice when given with morphine, without inducing sleep and while maintaining effective pain relief. The drug blocks hypocretin receptors, which are linked to mood and addiction. The study shows that suvorexant … [Read more...]
AADSM Installs New President | Sleep Review
Summary: Kevin Postol, DDS, was installed as president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) on May 17. Postol, who started his dental practice in 1992 and specialized in dental sleep medicine by 2023, aims to raise awareness of oral appliance therapy for sleep … [Read more...]
Boosting Sleep May Reduce Obesity Risk in Youth with ADHD
Summary: A study co-led by the University of Missouri found that unmedicated youth with ADHD have higher rates of obesity and are more likely to exceed screen time recommendations and fall short of sleep guidelines. The research analyzed data from a national survey of youths aged … [Read more...]
Reclaimed Quilts – New Life for Vintage Quilts and Textiles
Book Review: Reclaimed Quilts – Sew Modern Clothing and Accessories from Vintage Textiles I love to poke around in antique and “junque” shops – always on the hunt for treasures. It’s a major focus of our travels. As a quilter – I invariably find myself drawn to the old … [Read more...]
NSF Grant Fuels Development of Sleep Mask for Insomnia
Summary: NeuroLight Inc has completed its phase I National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant, advancing the development of NeuroMask, a neuromodulation sleep mask designed to improve sleep quality and treat insomnia. The company has made progress, … [Read more...]
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