Summary: Western University researchers received a $1.1 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation to explore the potential of phase-locked auditory stimulation—playing gentle sounds during sleep—to enhance memory and brain health in older adults with amnestic mild cognitive … [Read more...]
Dengue Fever Linked to Short-Term Sleep Disorders in Taiwan
Summary: An analysis of nearly 50,000 medical records in Taiwan reveals a link between dengue fever and increased risks of sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. Researchers found that dengue patients showed elevated risks of developing depressive disorders at various time … [Read more...]
Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 to Boost Cyclists’ Sleep During Tour de France
Summary: Eight Sleep announced its partnership with the EF Education – EasyPost team for the 2024 Tour de France, providing the team’s cyclists with its Pod 4 technology to optimize their sleep and enhance performance. The Pod 4, a high-tech mattress cover, offers features such … [Read more...]
Could a Simple Blood Test Hold the Secret to Sleep Apnea Risk?
Summary: A study conducted by researchers at the Sleep Institute and Federal University of São Paulo found that blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine correlate with the development of obstructive sleep apnea. This simple blood test could help predict sleep apnea risk and … [Read more...]
Single-Lead ECG-Based Sleep Test on Par With Polysomnography
Summary: Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a single-lead electrocardiography (ECG) approach for sleep stage classification that matches the accuracy of polysomnography, the current gold standard. This method uses a deep learning neural network and can be … [Read more...]
AI Tool Uses Apple Watch Data to Create Doctor-Reviewed Health Plans
Summary: Empirical Health’s Empirical 2.0 platform uses AI to analyze biometric data from Apple Watch, creating personalized health plans. These plans are reviewed by doctors to ensure accuracy and safety, integrating features such as advanced AI-generated care protocols, support … [Read more...]
From Diagnosing Brain Disorders to Cognitive Enhancement, 100 Years of EEG Have Transformed Neuroscience
By Erika Nyhus, Bowdoin College Electroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain electricity, it has had an incredible impact on how scientists study the human brain. Since its first use, the EEG has … [Read more...]
Sleep-Based Dementia Research Advances with Grant Funding
Summary: Corundum Neuroscience awarded a research grant to Tel Aviv University to develop a machine learning-based method for non-invasive detection of abnormal brain activity in deep brain regions during sleep. Led by professor Yuval Nir, the project aims to identify brain … [Read more...]
Genio OSA: Nyxoah Submits Final PMA Application to FDA
Summary: Nyxoah has submitted the fourth and final module of its Premarket Approval (PMA) application to the FDA for its Genio neurostimulator, designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Genio system, which is fully-body MRI-compatible and powered by a wearable, … [Read more...]
Masimo’s New Feature Brings Sleep Analysis to Wearables
Summary: Masimo’s new Sleep Halo feature, now available on the Masimo W1 Sport wearable, provides sleep analysis using continuous pulse oximetry and artificial intelligence. It tracks over 70,000 daily health data points, offering insights into sleep quality, including sleep … [Read more...]
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