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...]
Nihon Kohden America Lands New President
Summary: Nihon Kohden, a provider of medical devices and solutions, has appointed Roy Sakai as the new president of Nihon Kohden America, succeeding Eiichi (Eddie) Tanaka. With 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Sakai aims to address customer needs for efficiency, … [Read more...]
My Children Are Jet-Lagged. Can I Give Them Melatonin to Help Them Sleep?
By Sarah Blunden, CQUniversity Australia Dealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at home all the more difficult. It can be even harder for children – and when children don’t sleep well, parents don’t … [Read more...]
Sleep in the ICU: 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...]
‘A Bottomless Pit’: How Out-of-Pocket TMJ Costs Drive Patients Into Debt
Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS News July 11, 2024 Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and appliances, drugs, physical therapy, Botox, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, … [Read more...]
Sleeping Too Long or Too Short Hurts Diabetics, Study Finds
Summary: A recent study from the Steno Diabetes Center Odense found that newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients who sleep less than seven hours or more than nine hours per night have a significantly higher risk of developing microvascular complications, with older adults being … [Read more...]
Prioritizing Real Intelligence Over AI
Summary: A Canadian academic argues that nurturing “real intelligence” (RI) through habits like afternoon naps and memory exercises is more beneficial for brain health and reducing dementia risk than relying on artificial intelligence (AI) and smartphones. In his book, the … [Read more...]
Bright Lights at Night Might Up Diabetes Risk
Summary: A study conducted by Flinders University highlights a significant link between exposure to bright light at night and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research tracked light exposure and health outcomes of around 85,000 participants over nine years, … [Read more...]
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