Summary: Helight Kidzzz is a newly introduced sleep aid that uses red-light technology to help improve sleep routines for children and infants. The device is designed to promote natural melatonin production by emitting a precise wavelength of red light. Helight Kidzzz operates for 28 minutes, with the light gradually fading to help children transition smoothly…
Summary: Research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that catching up on sleep during weekends can reduce the risk of heart disease, especially for those who experience sleep deprivation during the week. The study analyzed nearly 91,000 participants from the UK Biobank project, grouping them into quartiles based on the amount of compensatory sleep they…
Summary: Researchers have conducted a study to explore whether the sleep-promoting drug suvorexant can reduce delirium in older adults since insomnia is a risk factor for delirium. Delirium, a condition common in older hospitalized patients, leads to increased risks of falls, dementia, and higher healthcare costs. The study involved a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial across 50…
Summary: MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach has completed its first two pediatric Inspire procedures for children with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The FDA-approved Inspire device offers an alternative treatment for children who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy or benefit from traditional surgery. The procedure involves implanting the device under the…
Audio Transcript ‘White-hot worship.’ What is it? Pastor John likes to use the phrase. And for those of you from a certain charismatic background, it’s a phrase that carries all sorts of unintended baggage, things Pastor John doesn’t intend by it. So, what is ‘white-hot worship’? Lisa asks the question today: “Pastor John, hello and…
Most missionaries get extensive training before beginning cross-cultural ministry. They read missionary reports and biographies. They may take short-term mission trips or vision trips. They often attend Bible college or language school or other similar programs. They know many things as a result of all the training and preparations. And such knowledge is valuable (Proverbs…
Date and Time September 11, 202412:00–12:30 p.m. ET OverviewIn recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are hosting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States,…
Date and Time September 11, 20241:00–2:30 p.m. ET OverviewThis webinar will present a conceptual framework for investigating the impact of cultural factors on mental health within American Indian communities. It will also present emerging findings from community-engaged research in this field. The framework hypothesizes how factors of engagement in traditional culture can protect against negative mental…