Summary: The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is accepting nominations for a director position on its board of directors, with a term beginning in February 2025. Applicants must be professionals in the field of sleep medicine, and nominations are open until Oct 15, 2024. The new director will serve a four-year term. Key Takeaways:…
Summary: A study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and NextGen Precision Health found a link between obstructive sleep apnea and an increased risk of developing abdominal aortic aneurysms. The research showed that intermittent hypoxia caused by obstructive sleep apnea can make the aorta more susceptible to aneurysm formation, especially when combined with…
Summary: React Health was named a winner of the 2024 AARC Zenith Award by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for its contributions to the respiratory care profession. This year, the award process shifted to a nomination-based system, with AARC members selecting winners based on criteria like product quality, service, and industry support. The…
Summary: A new study published in Aging reveals that poor sleep quality is strongly linked to increased mortality risk in older adults. Researchers from the National Institute on Aging and other institutions found that poor sleep exacerbates the risk of death, even after accounting for various lifestyle and health factors. The study also highlights differences…
Summary: A study from North Carolina State University found that Black women who witness vicarious online microaggressions—racial or gendered slights directed at others—experience poorer sleep quality. The research highlights the significant impact of vicarious online microaggressions on sleep, which can be more detrimental than in-person microaggressions. Key Takeaways: Vicarious Online Microaggressions Impact Sleep: Black women…
If I were still an enemy of God, if I still dwelled in rebel camps outside his kingdom, if I still played the madman slinging stones at my Creator, this audible response to our amassed assault would empty my blood of courage. I would sooner hear the threats of the archangel, the blast of the…
Summary: Owlet’s State of Parenting Report highlights the mental health challenges faced by new parents, with sleep deprivation, stress, and anxiety playing major roles. Parents, on average, lose three hours of sleep per night during their baby’s first year, contributing to feelings of exhaustion and overwhelming worry about their child’s health, particularly around illnesses and…
Date and Time October 10, 20241:00–2:30 p.m. ET OverviewEmerging research shows that depression, suicidality, and other mental health disorders are more common among autistic people and those with neurodevelopmental conditions compared to the general population. However, people with neurodevelopmental conditions have often been excluded from mental health research and clinical trials, leading to fewer treatment options…