Summary: Fast Company’s 2024 Next Big Thing in Tech list recognized three sleep technology innovators for their advancements in improving sleep quality, managing hot flashes, and detecting sleep apnea. The honorees include Somnee, for its smart sleep headband that uses personalized neuromodulation to improve sleep; Embr Labs, for its wearable device that predicts and stops…
Summary: Researchers have developed a machine-learning model that predicts mood episodes in mood disorder patients using only sleep and circadian rhythm data collected from wearable devices. By analyzing over 400 days of data from 168 patients, the model demonstrated high accuracy in predicting depressive, manic, and hypomanic episodes, reducing the need for costly and complex…
Summary: Philips has issued updated use instructions for several ventilator models, including Trilogy Evo and Trilogy EV300, following an FDA Class I recall due to risks of aerosol deposits accumulating on internal flow sensors when in-line nebulizers are used. This build-up can cause inaccurate airflow or oxygen delivery, potentially leading to respiratory discomfort, lung damage,…
Summary: A new study published in the Journal of Sleep Research reveals that short naps can significantly enhance motor learning in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients by facilitating sleep-dependent automatization of motor tasks. Researchers found that TBI patients who napped for 45 minutes after motor training showed improved performance and reduced brain activation in regions…
Summary: Samsung’s One UI 6 Watch update brings advanced sleep tracking and health monitoring features to more Galaxy Watch devices, including Galaxy Watch4 through Galaxy Watch6 models. The update introduces personalized insights, new sleep metrics, and the FDA-authorized sleep apnea detection feature to help users better understand and improve their overall health. These enhancements aim…
By Alyx Arnett Dopamine agonists make up three of the four US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications for restless legs syndrome (RLS), and they are the most commonly prescribed drugs for RLS.1 The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) now recommends against them. The pivot in the AASM’s clinical practice guideline, newly published…
How do you feel when you see the word prayer in a sermon title, or when the preacher announces that today’s sermon is about prayer? Oh no. Here we go. Not many of us feel like we pray enough. We might even pray a good deal, and even earnestly, and still feel a gnawing sense…
On the morning of Sunday, June 5, 1864, Charles Spurgeon ascended the pulpit to deliver a sermon that he expected would cost him dearly. Friends might turn away; his influence might take a severe blow; his sermons might no longer be printed. Should he preach it? Should he publish it? Spurgeon later recounted, It was…
Date and Time December 3, 20242:00–4:00 p.m. ET OverviewAre you interested in learning about training opportunities available in the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program (IRP)? Join the Office of Fellowship Training for a virtual information session to learn about a variety of National Institutes of Health (NIH) training programs, exciting research being…
Summary: AgelessRx has launched a personalized sleep program designed to improve sleep quality and promote longevity. The program includes prescription Trazodone, a medication for sleep support, and Tran-Q Sleep, a natural, melatonin-free supplement, along with lifestyle recommendations tailored to individual needs. By addressing poor sleep—a key factor in chronic health issues such as heart disease…