Summary: PETA has requested the USDA to investigate the University of Wisconsin–Madison for potential Animal Welfare Act violations involving a sleep deprivation experiment on marmoset monkeys. Veterinary records obtained by PETA revealed the animals experienced diarrhea, weight loss, and other health issues during the study, raising concerns about their treatment and the ethical conduct of…
Summary: A Michigan Medicine-led clinical trial found no correlation between adenotonsillectomy, a surgical procedure for children with mild sleep-disordered breathing, and undesirable weight gain, contradicting a common assumption. While the procedure improved certain outcomes like symptoms and quality of life, the study concluded that weight gain trends in children were independent of the surgery, driven…
Summary: Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have uncovered how slow brain waves during deep sleep enhance the neocortex’s receptivity, facilitating memory formation. Using intact human brain tissue, the team demonstrated that these waves strengthen synaptic connections in the neocortex at specific moments, making it particularly effective for long-term memory transfer. Researchers say the findings…
Summary: Belgium-based Sunrise, known for its chin sensor sleep diagnostic technology, is expanding in the US with telehealth solutions following its acquisition of Dreem Health, a California-based sleep clinic. The integration of Sunrise’s at-home sleep testing devices with Dreem Health’s network of providers and insurer partnerships aims to improve access to sleep care. Sunrise also…
Summary: A global survey by Sermo revealed that healthcare providers are most eager to see GLP-1 medications approved for sleep apnea, with 57% of respondents selecting this condition as their top choice. Other conditions of interest included chronic heart failure (56%) and MASH/NASH (47%). The findings highlight the growing interest in expanding GLP-1 use beyond…
Summary: Samsung Gulf Electronics has expanded its health monitoring features for Galaxy Watch users in the Gulf region, including FDA-approved sleep apnea detection on the latest Watch7 and Watch Ultra models. This regional rollout also introduces advanced cardiovascular monitoring features such as heart rate alerts and irregular heart rhythm notifications. Additionally, Samsung plans to launch…
Summary: A study conducted by the UCSF Hypoxia Lab compared Zynex Inc’s NiCO laser-based pulse oximeter to conventional LED pulse oximeters, finding that the laser-based device demonstrated consistent SpO2 accuracy across skin tones. In contrast, LED pulse oximeters showed a bias in readings for individuals with darker skin pigmentation. The findings, presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024,…
Summary: A randomized clinical trial evaluated a new therapy for children with chronic nightmares, finding it reduced the frequency of nightmares, lessened the distress they caused, and increased the number of nights children slept without waking. The therapy, which uses cognitive behavioral techniques combined with mindfulness and stress management, was tested in children aged 6…
December 12, 2024 • Research Highlight Firearm injuries and deaths among young people are a major public health concern. While secure storage is a proven safety measure, less than 30% of homes with children report storing firearms locked and unloaded . In a new study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, researchers aimed to…
We’re just two weeks from Christmas. Presents are still being purchased, wrapped, and shipped. Christmas cards still need to be signed and mailed. Loose ends on travel details are getting sorted. Family event-planning is getting finalized. Perhaps you’re multitasking right now and gift-wrapping while you listen. We all feel the holiday pressures, of course, Pastor…