Summary: Researchers have discovered a type of brain activity during sleep, called BARRs (barrage of action potentials), which plays a crucial role in rebalancing the hippocampal neural network during memory consolidation. This activity occurs during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and helps maintain stability in the brain by preventing excessive neuronal activity that could lead…
Summary: Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital has introduced a new sleep disorders clinic designed specifically to serve the Hispanic community. The clinic, led by Cinthya Pena Orbea, MD, aims to address the unique sleep health challenges faced by Hispanic patients, including underdiagnosed sleep apnea and the barriers posed by language and cultural differences. The clinic will…
Gene therapies use genes to treat, prevent, or cure diseases and disorders. Small viruses called adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) are a main way of delivering gene therapies throughout the body, including the brain. AAVs have tremendous potential to expand gene therapies by safely delivering genetic material to cells and tissues to treat disorders at their root…
Audio Transcript Are motorcycles for fools? That’s today’s question. And we’re speaking of recreational motorcycles here, of course — their primary function in the States. And it’s really a question about providence more than anything else. Here’s the email: “Hello, Pastor John. My name is Ian, and I live in the beautiful city of San…
I looked in the rearview mirror at my kids, their cheeks wet and blotchy, their expressions contorted by grief. But I didn’t need to look to know how they were feeling; I could hear how they were feeling, as loud sobs echoed through the minivan. Two and a half years is a long time for…
Summary: Cerebra has introduced MY ORP, a web-based tool that integrates the Odds Ratio Product (ORP) into EEG-based sleep studies, providing clinicians with a new diagnostic tool designed to enhance the assessment of sleep quality and treatment planning. ORP offers insights into sleep depth, quality, and hyperarousal, helping to distinguish between healthy and disrupted sleep.…
Summary: A study led by Penn State researchers found a significant link between childhood sleep patterns, specifically later bedtimes and shorter sleep duration, and an increased likelihood of alcohol and marijuana use by adolescence. The study suggests that improving sleep habits during childhood could potentially reduce the risk of substance use later in life. The…
Summary: NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company focusing on treatments for central nervous system disorders, has announced plans to merge with Kadimastem Ltd, a cell therapy company specializing in treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes. The merged entity will continue developing NLS’s dual orexin agonist (DOXA) platform, which targets sleep disorders, while other NLS…
Summary: The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is now accepting applications for its DEI Educational Grant, which provides financial support to eligible sleep technologists who are preparing to take the RPSGT or CCSH exams. The grant covers the cost of one exam fee and is specifically aimed at recognizing technologists who are actively involved…
Summary: A new study reveals that digital health tools, such as apps, websites, and text messages, can significantly improve various aspects of health, including sleep quality, physical activity, and diet. The research, which synthesized data from over 200,000 people across 47 studies, found that these tools are effective in promoting better health behaviors and could…