By Kent Smith, DDS, DABDSM There is a concerning paradigm shift sprouting in dental sleep medicine: direct-to-physician and direct-to-consumer mail-order custom oral appliance therapy workflows. On behalf of myself and other dental sleep medicine practitioners, I am raising the alarm for our physician colleagues and vendor partners. Yes, I am a dentist who owns a…
Today, pastors and leaders are grappling with burnout, shallowness in discipleship, and a waning passion for God’s mission. On today’s episode, I share some insights that have transformed the way I view mission and ministry—insights rooted in Celtic Christian spirituality. Geri and I just returned from a two-week journey through Ireland, where we had the…
Summary: A team of sleep researchers from the British Sleep Society has called on the UK government to end the twice-yearly clock changes, advocating for a permanent shift to Standard Time (Greenwich Mean Time). They argue that maintaining Standard Time year-round would align better with natural light patterns, thereby improving sleep and circadian health, especially…
Summary: Alkermes’ third-quarter financial report highlights progress in developing orexin 2 receptor agonists, particularly ALKS 2680, aimed at treating narcolepsy types 1 and 2 as well as idiopathic hypersomnia. The company anticipates completing phase 2 studies by 2025, a milestone expected to lead into registrational trials. Recent updates include positive phase 1b data and plans…
Summary: Movano Health is moving forward in the final phase of its FDA 510(k) application for the EvieMED Ring, a wearable device that combines medical and wellness metrics. After addressing initial FDA questions about the device’s features, the company now plans to submit updated responses to additional clarifying questions from the agency. Movano remains optimistic that…
Summary: Dermavant Sciences presented data from phase 3 trials of VTAMA cream, a topical treatment for atopic dermatitis (eczema), showing significant improvements in itch relief and sleep for patients as young as 2 years old. The studies demonstrated early and lasting effects, with many patients achieving no-to-minimal itch and improved sleep as early as the…
Summary: New research from the University of North Carolina links sleep disruption in early life to lasting impacts on brain development, potentially increasing the risk of autism spectrum disorder. The study observed that sleep loss during critical developmental periods affects synapse formation, crucial for learning and memory. Using mouse models, researchers found that early-life sleep…