Summary: A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2024 annual meeting shows that poor sleep quality in the month leading up to surgery is associated with an increased risk of postoperative delirium, a condition causing confusion and cognitive issues after surgery. Researchers found that patients who reported poor pre-surgery sleep had a higher incidence of delirium…
Summary: As the US prepares to “fall back” to standard time, the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, including organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, is advocating for the elimination of daylight saving time in favor of year-round standard time. The coalition argues that permanent standard time is better…
Summary: The Naval Postgraduate School’s Crew Endurance Team is conducting a long-term study using Oura rings and questionnaires to monitor the sleep, health, and mental wellness of sailors aboard warships in the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. The study aims to evaluate the impact of both deployment and shipyard maintenance environments on sailors’ well-being…
Summary: A review led by Flinders University researcher Suzanne Dawson, PhD, examined 18 studies on the use of weighted blankets for improving sleep in adults and children. The review found strong evidence supporting their effectiveness in enhancing sleep, reducing medication use, and improving mood for adults, while results were more varied for children with conditions…
Summary: SleepImage has partnered with Bird Healthcare to distribute its cloud-based home sleep testing technology in Australia and New Zealand. The SleepImage system uses a finger-worn sensor to collect sleep data and provides rapid analysis to clinicians via the cloud. This partnership aims to expand access to efficient and scalable sleep diagnostics in these regions,…
Summary: A study published in Stroke found that while the overall prescription rate of benzodiazepines for older adults after an ischemic stroke has slightly decreased over the past decade, the rate of first-time prescriptions remains significant. Researchers reviewed Medicare data and identified potential concerns regarding the quantity of pills prescribed, as older adults face heightened…
Narcolepsy advocacy organization Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) hosted its inaugural Shadows to Light Gala in New York City on September 20, 2024. This large-scale in-person gala raised $450,000, which will be put toward furthering narcolepsy education and awareness, expanding supportive resources for individuals and their families, and accelerating the development of improved treatments. The event…