Summary: A pilot study from Stanford Medicine and SoundHealth explored the use of acoustic resonance therapy as a new, non-invasive treatment for chronic insomnia. The therapy involved delivering personalized binaural spatial audio through a specialized headband, tailored to each … [Read more...]
Spine-Chip May Unlock Injectable Therapies for Sleep Apnea and Chronic Pain
Summary: Micro-Leads Inc has announced results from a first-in-human pilot study testing a high-resolution computer chip (HD64) implanted in the spine. This chip offers a new, minimally invasive method to both read and write spinal cord signals, providing a scalable approach to … [Read more...]
Mouse Study Sheds Light on Sleep Apnea’s Role in Chronic Pain
Summary: A new study explores the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic pain. The research found that hypoxia increases pain sensitivity by recruiting macrophages to sensory nerve tissues. This discovery highlights potential targets for treating pain in OSA … [Read more...]
1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Chronic Insomnia, Survey Finds
Summary: A new survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. The 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held on June 20, aims to raise awareness about chronic insomnia and its treatments. The recommended … [Read more...]
Radiofrequency Device Offers Lasting Relief for Chronic Rhinitis
Summary: Neurent Medical announced the publication of a 12-month study in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology demonstrating that its Neuromark system, a radiofrequency ablation device, improves symptoms and quality of life for chronic rhinitis patients. The CLARITY study … [Read more...]
A Fresh Perspective on Chronic Pain and Disrupted Sleep
By Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN For most individuals, an occasional night time of disrupted sleep is an inconvenient blip that qualified prospects to a worn out day. But for individuals with persistent suffering, sleeplessness can develop into a permanent—and tortuous—constant in … [Read more...]
The Horrors of TMJ: Chronic Pain, Metal Jaws, and Futile Treatments
By Brett Kelman and Anna Werner, CBS News April 4, 2024 A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning screws that protruded … [Read more...]
Sleep Disorders Raise ED Risk in Children With Chronic Conditions
Summary: A examine posted in the Journal of Medical Snooze Drugs finds that children with long-term health care disorders and sleep disorders show approximately double the healthcare utilization level as opposed to those without rest disorders. Led by Pranshu Adavadkar, MD, of … [Read more...]