By Ann H. Carlson When it comes to an individual patient’s treatment plan for sleep disorders, the more data, the better. A single polysomnogram (PSG) provides invaluable information to help diagnose and treat one specific patient, but scientists have long understood that comparing hundreds—or even thousands—of tests can help identify otherwise undiscovered patterns across the…
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in . . . love. (1 Timothy 4:12) Setting an example is a powerful and essential part of pastoral leadership. A strong line of reasoning in preaching, even a soundly biblical argument, might fail to persuade. But a personal example of…
Philips Respironics provided the latest results and conclusions on the comprehensive test and research program to assess potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in specific sleep therapy and ventilator devices under the voluntary June 2021 recall notification/field safety notice. Philips completed the analyses for System One and DreamStation Go…
Establishing bedtime routines to promote a healthy sleep schedule is an essential first step to ensuring students are well-adjusted and prepared for going back to school in the fall. According to a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the majority (81%) of parents with children under 18 say that their kids…
Researchers at the University of South Australia have found that chatbots are an effective tool to significantly improve sleep, along with physical activity and diet. The systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Nature Digital Medicine, found that chatbots—otherwise known as conversational agents or virtual assistants—can quickly and capably support you to improve sleep duration and…
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) announced Henry Stabenau from Eau Claire, Wis, as the winner of its A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Program. The program is for individuals interested in pursuing a career in sleep technology and/or those who are currently working as sleep technicians who would like to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT).…
In its second-quarter business highlights, Axsome Therapeutics Inc provided updates on a new potential indication for solriamfetol for shift work disorder, announced progress for its narcolepsy drug candidate, and revealed positive results from the Q2 relaunch of Sunosi. Solriamfetol is Axsome’s dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and TAAR1 agonist in development for the treatment of…
Audio Transcript Good Monday. Today’s question on the table asks why God chose the foolish things of the world and not the wise and powerful. Why not use the wealthiest innovators, the smartest geniuses, the most articulate orators, the world’s greatest athletes and most recognizable movie stars to spread his gospel around the world? Why…
“Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him” (Luke 9:18). At first, this verse might seem confusing. Jesus was praying alone. But his disciples were with him. So, was he alone? Or wasn’t he? The mom in me can’t help but chuckle. All it takes is changing the pronouns…
When Bob and I spoke about a week and a half ago concerning the focus of this memorial message for Nancy, he said, “Well, along with all the good news that there is in Jesus Christ, one major focus should be on suffering.” That may surprise some of you — not because you are unaware…