CPAP Reduces Complications in Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery in People with OSA

Summary: Patients with OSA who used CPAP therapy before total hip and knee replacement surgeries had significantly fewer complications post-surgery compared to those who didn’t use CPAP, finds a study conducted by the Hospital for Special Surgery. In a study presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery at the 14th annual meeting of the Society…

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Session 3: NIMH 75th Anniversary Event 3

Transcript DANIEL HANDWERKER: Good afternoon and welcome back from your break. My name is Dan Handwerker, and I’m a staff scientist in the section on functional imaging methods in NIMH’s Intramural Research Program. And it is my pleasure to introduce our next group of speakers.Jahn Jaramillo is a doctoral candidate in the Division of Preventative…

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Sleep Tech Startup PranaQ Gets Investment From DelightRoom

Sleep tech startup PranaQ has received a strategic investment from DelightRoom, a global tech company focused on morning wellness and the developer of the Alarmy alarm app. The strategic partnership will help PranaQ drive market adoption of its sleep-tracking wearable by leveraging DelightRoom’s direct-to-consumer capabilities and enable Delightroom to enhance Alarmy’s morning wellness offerings by…

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FDA Expands Approval of LUMRYZ for Pediatric Narcolepsy

Summary: The FDA has approved Avadel Pharmaceuticals’ LUMRYZ for pediatric patients aged 7 and older with narcolepsy, offering a once-nightly treatment for cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness. Key Takeaways:  FDA Approval for Pediatric Use: LUMRYZ, previously approved for adults, is now FDA-approved for children aged 7 and older with narcolepsy, offering a once-nightly treatment for…

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