“Something is stabbing me in the back!” I yelled at my husband. When he didn’t jump to his feet to dislodge the knife, or the needle, or whatever else had impaled my spine, I screamed to him again: “Help me! I’m being stabbed!” Eyes wide, he turned to the nurses. What was wrong with me?…
Summary: Research out of Flinders University has found that circadian-informed lighting, designed to align with the body’s natural rhythms, improves sleep quality and work performance for night shift workers. The study, conducted in a tightly controlled laboratory setting, tested lighting interventions to simulate the challenging environments faced by shift workers, such as those on submarines.…
Summary: A new study found that nighttime aircraft noise disrupts sleep quality and sleep-wake cycles, even when people don’t consciously notice the disturbance. Using data from wearable movement trackers and self-reported questionnaires, the study demonstrated that higher levels of aircraft noise exposure (55 dB or more) at night increased sleep disruption, even though the total…
Summary: Advantage Healthcare Holdings, which manages sleep centers and outpatient rehabilitation facilities, has appointed Dinak (Dino) Nair as its new CEO, succeeding Ryan Tong. Nair, who brings over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, is set to guide the company as it focuses on expanding patient-centered care and improving outcomes. Nair’s background includes leadership roles…