Summary: A new review highlights the significant impact of sleep disturbances—such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and disrupted sleep cycles—on dementia progression and caregiver well-being. Sleep problems exacerbate memory loss, confusion, and behavioral symptoms in dementia … [Read more...]
Adolescent Snoring Linked to Behavior Issues But Not Cognitive Decline
Summary: A study published in JAMA Network Open by the University of Maryland School of Medicine examined nearly 12,000 children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study to assess the impact of frequent snoring on behavior and cognition. Researchers found that … [Read more...]
Topical Cream Tackles Both Itch and Sleep Issues in Eczema Patients
Summary: Dermavant Sciences presented data from phase 3 trials of VTAMA cream, a topical treatment for atopic dermatitis (eczema), showing significant improvements in itch relief and sleep for patients as young as 2 years old. The studies demonstrated early and lasting effects, … [Read more...]
Children with Sleep Issues More Likely to Develop Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Summary: A new study led by Stanford Medicine, published in JAMA Network Open, found that children who experience significant sleep disturbances, such as difficulty falling asleep or frequent nightmares, are at a heightened risk of developing suicidal thoughts and behaviors as … [Read more...]
Philips Issues Correction for Trilogy Ventilators Regarding In-Line Nebulizers
Summary: Philips Respironics has issued a voluntary correction for several Trilogy Evo ventilators concerning the use of in-line nebulizers. The correction warns of potential aerosol deposits accumulating on ventilator flow sensors, which could lead to inaccurate therapy delivery … [Read more...]
Sound Therapy Shows Promise for Dementia-Related Sleep Issues
Summary: A new study reveals that using sound to stimulate alpha brain waves can potentially improve sleep in people with dementia or cognitive decline. Researchers from the University of Surrey and the UK Dementia Research Institute used sound stimulation timed to alpha rhythms … [Read more...]
Kids’ Sleep Issues May Predict ADHD Just Years Later
Summary: A new study by the Network Centre for Biomedical Research (CIBER) in Spain has identified a strong link between childhood sleep disorders and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence. Published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, the study involved 1,244 … [Read more...]
Survey Reveals Gap in Accessing Effective Care for Sleep Issues
Summary: Gem Specialty Health Inc released its State of Sleep & Care in 2024 report, highlighting that while 89% of respondents recognize sleep’s impact on long-term health, many have difficulty accessing quality sleep care. The March survey revealed that 50% of respondents … [Read more...]
Girls More Vulnerable to Sleep Issues from Social Media Use
Summary: University of Queensland researchers discovered that powerful social media use is joined to slumber difficulties among adolescents, with a examine of above 212,000 youngsters from Europe and North The united states. Girls are extra afflicted than boys, going through … [Read more...]