By Rachael Taylor, University of Otago Parents of children and teenagers have long been warned about the dangers of screen time and digital devices before bed – the worry being that screens could harm the sleep patterns of young people. But do screens really hurt the length and … [Read more...]
Levodopa Enhances Sleep for Parkinson’s Patients, Study Shows
Summary: A study involving 22 Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients demonstrated that the dopaminergic drug levodopa significantly improves sleep quality. When patients took levodopa, the number of nighttime awakenings decreased by 25%, and the time spent awake during the night fell … [Read more...]
Diabetes Drug Shows Potential as Sleep Apnea Treatment
Summary: New evidence published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates that tirzepatide, a drug developed for diabetes, significantly reduces the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with obesity. Conducted by researchers at the University of … [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...]
Sleep Loss, Stress Take Toll on US High Schoolers, Study Shows
Summary: A new report by Challenge Success reveals a pattern of insufficient sleep and high stress among over 270,000 high school students surveyed over 14 years. Students who get more sleep reported better ability to cope with stress. The data highlights disparities, with … [Read more...]
Mazindol Shows Neuroprotective Benefits in Narcolepsy Treatment
Summary: NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd will present a preclinical review at the ASCP convention exhibiting that mazindol, administered at 3 mg/kg, mitigated circadian exercise disruption in rats with narcoleptic-like indications induced by orexin-B-saporin lesions. The examine discovered … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea Research Shows PAP’s Impact on Health Outcomes
Summary: Investigate at the American Thoracic Culture Worldwide Meeting showcased the efficiency of favourable airway strain (PAP) therapy for snooze-disordered respiration. Vital experiments, such as people by Michael Arzt, MD, and Atul Malhotra, MD, demonstrated that PAP … [Read more...]
Drug Candidate Shows Sleep, RLS Benefits in Parkinson’s Patients
Summary: New data from a period 2A research presented at the XXIX Environment Congress implies that BioVie Inc’s investigational drug bezisterim may greatly enhance rest, reduce tiredness, and ease restless leg signs or symptoms in Parkinson’s condition people when used with … [Read more...]
Harmony’s Q1 Report Shows Growth in Sleep/Wake Portfolio
Summary: Harmony Biosciences Holdings Inc described initially-quarter effects, showcasing development in its rest/wake portfolio. Key highlights consist of a rise in sufferers on Wakix, enhancements in the idiopathic hypersomnia program with designs for pitolisant, and positive … [Read more...]
Research Shows Gap Between Perceived and Actual Sleep Quality
Summary: New investigate highlights the discrepancy involving perceived and real sleep top quality, revealing that men and women typically misjudge their rest ordeals. Studies presented at CNS 2024 showcase solutions to explore and engineer goals, perhaps aiding those with sleep … [Read more...]