Director’s Innovation Speaker Series: Youth-Centered Approaches to Media Research

Date and Time November 13, 20242:00–3:00 p.m. ET Location Virtual and in-person at 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852 OverviewDuring this lecture, Jenny Radesky, M.D., and Megan Moreno, M.D., M.S.Ed., M.P.H., will discuss youth-centered approaches to social media research and their impact on frameworks, methods, and products.Dr. Radesky will present the DREAMER Model (Dynamic, Relational, Ecologic…

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Combating Daytime Sleepiness: The Methods Americans Use to Stay Energized

Summary: A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals the strategies Americans use to combat daytime sleepiness, with nearly half turning to caffeine and naps to stay alert. Other popular methods include spending time outside and exercising. Sleep expert Indira Gurubhagavatula, MD, PhD, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing consistent sleep, especially as…

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New Social Media Platform Dedicated to Sharing and Analyzing Dreams

Summary: REMspace has launched LucidMe, a social media platform dedicated to sharing and analyzing dreams, including lucid dreams, nightmares, and sleep paralysis experiences. This platform allows users to document and interpret dreams, engage with a community of dream enthusiasts, and explore their subconscious minds through AI-powered visualizations and insights. LucidMe aligns with REMspace’s broader mission…

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Heart Attack Spurs Brain to Boost Sleep, Supporting Heart Healing

Summary: New research from Mount Sinai shows that after a heart attack, the brain and heart communicate via immune system signals to increase sleep, helping to reduce inflammation and promote heart healing. This process involves specific immune cells that stimulate brain activity to enhance sleep, particularly slow-wave sleep, which benefits cardiovascular recovery. The study, conducted…

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Humans Evolved to Share Beds – How Your Sleeping Companions May Affect You Now

By Goffredina Spanò, Kingston University and Gina Mason, Brown University Recent research on animal sleep behaviour has revealed that sleep is influenced by the animals around them. Olive baboons, for instance, sleep less as group sizes increase, while mice can synchronise their rapid eye movement (REM) cycles. In western society, many people expect to sleep…

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Axsome to Showcase Solriamfetol Research on Daytime Sleepiness and Cognition in OSA and Narcolepsy

Summary: At Psych Congress 2024, Axsome Therapeutics will present new research on solriamfetol, focusing on its effectiveness for managing excessive daytime sleepiness and cognitive impairment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and narcolepsy. These studies, part of Axsome’s broader portfolio of CNS therapies, include data from real-world and clinical settings, emphasizing solriamfetol’s potential role…

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Harmony’s Wakix Surpasses $2B in Revenue, Data Shows Promise for IH Treatment

Summary: Harmony Biosciences has reported cumulative revenues of over $2 billion for Wakix since its launch for adult narcolepsy in 2019. At its recent Investor Day, the company highlighted new data showing pitolisant’s effectiveness in treating idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), with plans to submit a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for this expanded indication by the…

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