Summary: Vivos Therapeutics reported a 17% increase in Q3 2024 revenue and a 27% reduction in operating loss, driven by its focus on cost-cutting and strategic milestones, including FDA 510(k) clearance for its oral device to treat pediatric sleep apnea. The company also received … [Read more...]
Scientists Identify Key Neurons That Induce REM Sleep
Summary: Researchers have identified two types of neurons in the brainstem responsible for inducing REM sleep, revealing insights into the mechanisms behind REM sleep behavior disorder and its connection to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease. By artificially … [Read more...]
Study Links Mobile Phone Use to Cardiovascular Risk, With Sleep as a Key Mediator
Summary: A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has found that regular mobile phone use is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in smokers and individuals with diabetes. This link is partly attributed to factors like poor … [Read more...]
Studying Groups, Not Just Individuals, Key to Understanding Animal Sleep
Summary: Researchers argue that understanding animal sleep requires studying group behaviors rather than just individuals in controlled settings. Group dynamics like synchronized REM sleep in mice or sleep suppression in bumblebees influence sleep patterns, and these interactions … [Read more...]
Dentists Identified as Key Players in Screening for Sleep Disorders
Summary: A research review from Rutgers Health, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, highlights the role dentists can play in identifying sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. The review encourages dental professionals to screen for sleep … [Read more...]
Better Sleep May Hold Key to Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Summary: Recent studies have highlighted the critical connection between sleep quality and the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers have found that patients with active IBD experience significant disruptions in sleep, such as longer time to fall asleep, … [Read more...]
Incannex Sleep Apnea Drug Trial: Key Findings
Summary: Incannex Healthcare has completed dosing in a clinical trial evaluating the bioavailability and bioequivalence of IHL-42X, a combination drug candidate for treating obstructive sleep apnea. The trial compared the bioavailability of IHL-42X’s components, dronabinol and … [Read more...]
The Role of the Claustrum in Sleep and Alertness: Key Findings
Summary: A study identified the claustrum’s role in controlling sleep and alertness. The research showed that active claustrum neurons reduce responsiveness during sleep and define sensory engagement during tasks. This discovery offers new insights into attention and impulse … [Read more...]