Breakthrough findings could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for multiple substance use disorders March 22, 2023 • Press Release By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless of the substance being used. This dataset—one of the largest of its kind—may…
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The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. We’ve had dozens of therapists on the podcast sharing their perspectives…
Inspire Medical Systems, a medical technology company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to offer Inspire therapy to pediatric patients with Down syndrome. Inspire’s implanted neurostimulator has been prescribed to adults with Down syndrome for several years but…
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted ProSomnus a patent for its automated manufacturing process of medical devices used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. ProSomnus’ US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared oral appliance therapy devices reposition and stabilize the jaw during sleep, improving airflow through a patient’s pharyngeal space. The devices consist of maxillary…
A new study led by researchers at York University has found a link between shift work and frailty among middle-aged and older workers in Canada, especially for women on rotating shifts. While there is a large body of research suggesting the disruptions to circadian rhythms that shift workers experience are linked to various illnesses, this…
Rhythmlink International LLC has announced a new investment partnership with Graham Partners, a Pennsylvania-based private equity firm specializing in industrial technology and advanced manufacturing businesses. Rhythmlink, a designer and manufacturer of disposable neurodiagnostic devices, says in a press release that the investment from Graham Partners will facilitate its ongoing expansion efforts, building on the growth…
Sleep Number published its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting, in part, ongoing and recently presented sleep science research aimed at advancing the understanding of sleep and health. According to the report, over 330,000 smart sleepers have opted to participate in Sleep Number’s sleep science research, enabling the company to rapidly enroll in Institutional Review Board-approved…