By Alyx Arnett Mike Dingledine from Ohio, Lisa Ganey from Arizona, Christina “Lilly” Drake from Maryland, and Harold Roettger from Minnesota—these are just a few of the many individuals who have found solace and strength in online support groups for neurostimulators for sleep … [Read more...]
Alkermes Reports Q2 Advances in Narcolepsy Therapy With ALKS 2680 Results
Summary: Alkermes reported its Q2 2024 financial performance and advances in the development of narcolepsy treatments, particularly with the investigational drug ALKS 2680. The company highlighted its financial position, double-digit growth, and progress in its neuroscience … [Read more...]
Wearable Sleep Monitors Trigger Alerts for Potential Respiratory Infections. But Do Users Act on Them?
Summary: A Scripps Research study found that only 25% of people act on wearable sensor alerts for respiratory infections by taking at-home tests. The study highlighted the importance of personalized and timely alerts, as those based on symptoms were more effective in prompting … [Read more...]
Zzoma Positional Sleep Apnea Therapy Now on Parachute Health
Summary: Sleep Specialists announced that its FDA-cleared device, Zzoma, for treating mild to moderate positional sleep apnea, is now available for ordering on Parachute Health, an online platform for medical equipment and supplies. This move aims to simplify and streamline the … [Read more...]
US Patent Awarded to CBD Formula Shown to Extend Deep Sleep
Summary: Med 7 LLC has been granted a US patent for Hempzorb81, a full-spectrum hemp CBD compound, recognized for its clinical benefits in extending deep sleep, reducing inflammatory cytokines, and regulating blood glucose and aiding weight loss in type 2 diabetics. The patent … [Read more...]
REMSpace Closes $1M Seed Round for Lucid Dreaming Tech
Summary: REMSpace, a neurotechnology company focused on lucid dreaming, has secured a $1 million seed round from European practitioners and enthusiasts. The funding will be used to develop software, hardware, and dietary supplements, including the LucidMe smart sleeping mask, to … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for the Year-End Sleep Study Spike
By Jane Kollmer For many people, the end of the year includes family gatherings, holiday festivities, and—perhaps—sleep studies. Several factors could influence people to address sleep problems during the final months of the calendar year. In areas with cold temperatures and … [Read more...]
Late Bedtimes and Not Enough Sleep Can Harm Developing Brains – and Poorer Kids Are More at Risk
By Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently … [Read more...]
Poor Sleep Patterns Elevate Diabetes Risk in Diverse Cohort
Summary: A study published in Diabetologia found that unhealthy sleep patterns, defined as sleeping fewer than seven or more than nine hours per night, are associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse group of adults in … [Read more...]
FDA Clears Vyvo’s LifeWatch Wellness Tracker that Rewards Users
Summary: Vyvo Smart Chain has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its wearable health and wellness tracking device, LifeWatch. This device promotes a user-centric health monitoring model and leverages Decentralized Physical Infrastructure network technology to enable users to … [Read more...]
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