While decades of published research have shown that pulse oximeters can give biased readings for patients with dark skin, a team of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis is reporting that suggested race-based adjustments to hypoxemia thresholds are insufficient; instead, researchers report, the oximeter itself must be fixed. Doctors have suggested “race-corrected” pulse oximeter…
Bariatric surgery was associated with a 42% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and atrial fibrillation in patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study from Cleveland Clinic. Researchers also report bariatric surgery patients cut their risk of death by nearly…
Women are almost twice as likely (31%) as men (17%) to say they rarely or never wake up feeling well-rested, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). During Women’s Health Month, it’s crucial that women understand the role of sound sleep for overall health and wellness, according to a…
A national survey conducted by ProSomnus, a developer of intraoral medical devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in partnership with Prodege, a consumer marketing and insights platform, identified the major obstacles to treating snoring and OSA, including a lack of awareness of where to seek medical advice. Key findings of the survey…
I loved Dan Fuller. I still do, the way one does when the beloved slips from you by degrees until he dies at 97. And yet lives. Dan died in the wee hours of June 21, 2023. He was the most influential teacher I ever had. It was the kind of influence that pierces to…
Date and Time July 11, 20232:00–3:00 p.m. ET Overview A technical assistance webinar will be held for prospective applicants of the following Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Precision Mental Health: Develop Tools to Inform Treatment Selection in Depression (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional). National Institute of Mental Health staff will be available to answer questions related to…
I have chosen Mr. Baggins and that ought to be enough for all of you. If I say he is a Burglar, a Burglar he is, or will be when the time comes. There is a lot more in him than you guess, and a deal more than he has any idea of himself. —Gandalf…
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. Y’all, I wrote a whole book! Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power…
Short exposure to wind farm and road traffic noise triggers a small increase in people waking from their slumber that can fragment their sleep patterns, according to new Flinders University research published in Applied Acoustics. But, importantly, the study also shows that wind farm noise isn’t more disruptive to sleep than road traffic, which was…
A study examining the prevalence of risk behaviors related to sleep, diet, and physical exercise among adolescents with maternal incarceration histories found that such adolescents were significantly more likely to experience sleep difficulties, along with poorer diet and exercise habits. Evidence suggests that maternal incarceration is a risk factor for adolescents’ depression and withdrawal, as…