Summary: A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences investigates the impact of a grounding mat on sleep quality. Participants were divided into control and grounding groups to assess the mat’s effects on REM and non-REM sleep, waking time, hormone levels, and antioxidant enzyme activity. Findings showed that those who used the grounding…
Summary: Jazz Pharmaceuticals reported record third-quarter 2024 revenues of over $1.05 billion, with strong performance from its sleep portfolio. The growth was driven by a 17% increase in Xywav sales and a 100% increase in high-sodium oxybate authorized generic (AG) royalties, although this was partially offset by a decline in Xyrem sales. Xywav, Jazz’s low-sodium…
The theme of this conference is “Sing! The Songs of the Bible.” And the sentences on the website that explain where we are going state, Join us to rediscover the power and beauty of the songs of Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, we will explore how the word of God guides and invigorates our worship…
ABSTRACT: God told Adam that he would “surely die” if he ate from the forbidden tree. He and Eve did not immediately return to the dust upon eating the fruit, but they did experience death in other forms. Their immediate shame and alienation from God, along with other descriptions of the curse beyond Genesis 3,…
Summary: Inspire Medical Systems reported a 33% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3, reaching $203.2 million. The company highlighted key achievements, including the activation of 66 new US centers, FDA approval for its Inspire V neurostimulation system, and the publication of long-term safety data for Inspire therapy. The company also increased its full-year revenue guidance to…
Summary: Recent research shows that the immune system interacts with the body’s circadian clock, influencing fat storage and body temperature regulation. An immune molecule in fat tissue, interleukin-17A (IL-17A), plays a key role in managing fat storage and offers potential for treatments targeting metabolic disorders, especially relevant for those with disrupted sleep and eating patterns.…
Summary: At Expo 2025 in Japan, a “Future of Sleep” exhibit will showcase a concept bed equipped with sensors that adapt to each user’s physical condition for optimal sleep. Showcased by two Japanese companies, the bed uses advanced technology to monitor and personalize the sleep environment, offering visitors a real-time simulation of sleep evaluation. This…
Summary: An Australian study finds that night shift workers who eat full meals or snacks overnight have worse glucose tolerance, increasing their risk of chronic health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Conducted over six days with 55 participants, the study showed that fasting at night helps maintain balanced blood sugar levels, while eating overnight…
CPAP is considered the gold-standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, yet is plagued by low patient adherence. To add to the challenge, payors will revoke a patient’s CPAP if they are not “compliant” within the first 90 days. So sleep disorders centers, private practice, and others who have historically promoted their patients’ CPAP usage may…
Transcript RAMARIS GERMAN: All right. Well, let’s get started. Thank you. Everyone for coming today. We are so delighted that you’re here. Firstly, I want to introduce myself. My name is Dr. Ramaris German, and I’m a clinical psychologist here at the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit (NNT) at the Emotion and Development Branch of…