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Tag: SLEEP/SLEEP DISORDERS
Low-dose methotrexate associated with small increase in some adverse events
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
The Open Wearables Initiative expands founding team; begins soliciting algorithms and datasets for wearable and connected health technologies
OWEAR Founders Shimmer, GGIR software and algorithms author Dr. Vincent van Hees, and Nextbridge Health are now joined by non-profits Sage Bionetworks and DiMe
Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep
The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia. The researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner’s scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their…
Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of our internal clocks may enable the development of therapies for sleep disorders and other effects of clock disruption
Better sleep may help pediatric cancer patients
Pediatric cancer patients may experience improved psychosocial health outcomes, thanks to new grant-funded project led by Rutgers-Camden researcher
The Open Wearables Initiative expands founding team; begins soliciting algorithms and datasets for wearable and connected health technologies
OWEAR Founders Shimmer, GGIR software and algorithms author Dr. Vincent van Hees, and Nextbridge Health are now joined by non-profits Sage Bionetworks and DiMe
Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep
The scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep, suggests new psychology research from the University of British Columbia. The researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner’s scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their…
Molecular switch mechanism explains how mutations shorten biological clocks
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of our internal clocks may enable the development of therapies for sleep disorders and other effects of clock disruption
Better sleep may help pediatric cancer patients
Pediatric cancer patients may experience improved psychosocial health outcomes, thanks to new grant-funded project led by Rutgers-Camden researcher
Novel melatonin receptor molecules make possible therapies to adjust biological clock
In a mouse model of jet lag, these molecules altered adjustments to light/dark cycles, potentially addressing circadian rhythm disturbances
Novel melatonin receptor molecules make possible therapies to adjust biological clock
In a mouse model of jet lag, these molecules altered adjustments to light/dark cycles, potentially addressing circadian rhythm disturbances
Startup incubator aims to spur life-saving innovations
Cutting-edge solutions for heart, lung, blood, sleep disorders sought
Startup incubator aims to spur life-saving innovations
Cutting-edge solutions for heart, lung, blood, sleep disorders sought
New deep learning model can accurately identify sleep stages
A new deep learning model developed by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland can identify sleep stages as accurately as an experienced physician. This opens up new avenues for the diagnostics and treatment of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep…
Shift workers at risk for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
Employers and workers can take action to mitigate risks of metabolic syndrome, according to researchers in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
‘Spring forward’ to daylight saving time brings surge in fatal car crashes
Deadly accidents spike 6% in week after time change
‘Spring forward’ to daylight saving time brings surge in fatal car crashes
Deadly accidents spike 6% in week after time change
Traumatic brain injury impairs hormone production, disrupting sleep, cognition, memory
GALVESTON, Texas -More than 2.5 million people in the United States alone experience a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year. Some of these people are plagued by a seemingly unrelated cascade of health issues for years after their head…
Esports organisations look to optimise player sleep
Esports organisations look to hit the target with player welfare by optimise sleep
Traumatic brain injury impairs hormone production, disrupting sleep, cognition, memory
GALVESTON, Texas -More than 2.5 million people in the United States alone experience a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year. Some of these people are plagued by a seemingly unrelated cascade of health issues for years after their head…
Esports organisations look to optimise player sleep
Esports organisations look to hit the target with player welfare by optimise sleep
January Alzheimer’s & Dementia highlights: Sleep, race/ethnicity, artificial intelligence
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association January 2020 Journal Digest
Older undiagnosed sleep apnea patients need more medical care
DARIEN, IL – Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine . The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea…
Sleep linked to language skills in neurodevelopmental disorders
Study is first to examine relationship among children with Down’s, Fragile X and Williams syndrome
Research shows that older patients with untreated sleep apnea need greater medical care
Older patients with untreated sleep apnea cost nearly $20,000 more a year and saw more hospitalizations, new research shows
January Alzheimer’s & Dementia highlights: Sleep, race/ethnicity, artificial intelligence
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association January 2020 Journal Digest
Older undiagnosed sleep apnea patients need more medical care
DARIEN, IL – Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine . The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea…
Sleep linked to language skills in neurodevelopmental disorders
Study is first to examine relationship among children with Down’s, Fragile X and Williams syndrome
January Alzheimer’s & Dementia highlights: Sleep, race/ethnicity, artificial intelligence
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association January 2020 Journal Digest
Older undiagnosed sleep apnea patients need more medical care
DARIEN, IL – Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine . The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea…
Sleep linked to language skills in neurodevelopmental disorders
Study is first to examine relationship among children with Down’s, Fragile X and Williams syndrome
Research shows that older patients with untreated sleep apnea need greater medical care
Older patients with untreated sleep apnea cost nearly $20,000 more a year and saw more hospitalizations, new research shows
Research shows that older patients with untreated sleep apnea need greater medical care
Older patients with untreated sleep apnea cost nearly $20,000 more a year and saw more hospitalizations, new research shows
Blue light can help heal mild traumatic brain injury
The Department of Defense has a vested interest in the new University of Arizona-led research, but the results have implications for civilians as well
Blue light can help heal mild traumatic brain injury
The Department of Defense has a vested interest in the new University of Arizona-led research, but the results have implications for civilians as well
Losing tongue fat improves sleep apnea
Penn Medicine study suggests the tongue could be a new target for treating the common sleep disorder
Parents aren’t powerless when it comes to sleep-deprived teenagers
Teenagers in the US simply don’t get enough shut eye. The consequences of this epidemic of sleep deprivation are extensive and include increasing rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents, as well as suicidal thoughts and actions. Sleep-deprived teens are…
Parents aren’t powerless when it comes to sleep-deprived teenagers
Teenagers in the US simply don’t get enough shut eye. The consequences of this epidemic of sleep deprivation are extensive and include increasing rates of anxiety and depression among adolescents, as well as suicidal thoughts and actions. Sleep-deprived teens are…
Sleep deprived? Study finds losing a night of sleep may increase Alzheimer’s biomarker
Higher levels of tau detected in young men after one night of no sleep
Sleep deprived? Study finds losing a night of sleep may increase Alzheimer’s biomarker
Higher levels of tau detected in young men after one night of no sleep
Study finds losing a night of sleep may increase blood levels of Alzheimer’s biomarker
A preliminary study by researchers at Uppsala University has found that when young, healthy men were deprived of just one night of sleep, they had higher levels of tau – a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease – in their blood than…
Study finds losing a night of sleep may increase blood levels of Alzheimer’s biomarker
A preliminary study by researchers at Uppsala University has found that when young, healthy men were deprived of just one night of sleep, they had higher levels of tau – a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease – in their blood than…
Are your children sleeping enough? New blood test might hold the answer
A simple blood test could provide a reliable metric to tell if children are sleeping enough – which is also a marker for general health as sleep affects susceptibility to many diseases – according to new research published in Experimental…
New recommendations released on bedsharing to promote breastfeeding
New Rochelle, NY, January 7, 2020–Leading experts representing The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) have released new evidence-based recommendations regarding the benefits and risks of bedsharing for mother-infant pairs who have initiated breastfeeding and are in home settings. The new…
New recommendations released on bedsharing to promote breastfeeding
New Rochelle, NY, January 7, 2020–Leading experts representing The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) have released new evidence-based recommendations regarding the benefits and risks of bedsharing for mother-infant pairs who have initiated breastfeeding and are in home settings. The new…
Removing body clock gene protects mice against pneumonia
Removing the clock gene BMAL1 makes bacteria-engulfing defence cells in the body more effective, a new study published in the journal PNAS has found
Removing body clock gene protects mice against pneumonia
Removing the clock gene BMAL1 makes bacteria-engulfing defence cells in the body more effective, a new study published in the journal PNAS has found
How to tell if a brain is awake
EEG may not always be a reliable reflection of consciousness
Bern and Fribourg researchers identify neurons responsible for rapid eye movements/REM during sleep
REM – Rapid Eye Movement – is not only the name of a successful American rock band, but also and not least a characteristic eye movement in paradoxical sleep, so in the stage with high dream activity. This sleep phase…