O come, thou Day-Spring, come and cheer,Our Spirits by thine Advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! ImmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel. I love this beautiful stanza from one of the most beloved Christmas hymns because I love to speak of Jesus and to Jesus as…
Summary: SleepCogni, a UK-based company focused on helping people self-manage insomnia, has announced funding milestones and leadership appointments. The company raised £300k in an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) pre-approved bridging round, bringing total funding to £3.9 million ($5 million). This capital will support the company’s growth and upcoming funding round in 2025. SleepCogni also appointed…
Summary: Tonix Pharmaceuticals has announced that the FDA has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for TNX-102 SL, a non-opioid treatment for fibromyalgia. The NDA is supported by clinical trial data showing that TNX-102 SL improves pain relief and sleep quality, among other key endpoints. The drug has already received Fast Track designation from the…
By Claudine Mangen, Concordia University Burnout continues to affect a significant portion of the Canadian workforce, with little progress made since 2023 when between one-quarter and one-third of Canadians reported experiencing it. Recent research in various areas, including public health and health care, shows that burnout often stems from organizational practices and the pressures they…
Summary: A study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital explored sex-based differences in light exposure, using data from over 11,000 participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The research found that males spend more time in bright light than females, with this gap widening over time. The findings suggest that occupational and lifestyle factors…
Summary: A study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 53% of Americans believe exercise helps improve their sleep quality. The survey highlighted that exercise benefits sleep differently across age and gender, with men and younger adults more likely to report positive effects. The study also noted that exercise plays a significant role…
By Alyx Arnett Sleep specialists can increase their role in the early detection of cardiac comorbidities in sleep apnea patients. Sleep Review’s cardiology-sleep solutions column shares new technologies that can help. Email [email protected] with solutions you’d like to see featured here. The iNAP device by Somnics, a Redwood City, Calif.-based company, is gaining recognition as…
Summary: Bruce Cozadd, co-founder and CEO of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, has announced his intention to retire from the CEO role by the end of 2025, following the appointment of a successor. The company will begin a formal search process to find a new CEO, expected to conclude within the next 12 months. Cozadd, who co-founded Jazz…
Summary: A new Northwestern Medicine study reveals that breathing rhythms during sleep coordinate hippocampal brain waves—slow waves, spindles, and ripples—critical for memory consolidation. The study suggests that disrupted breathing, such as in sleep apnea, may hinder memory consolidation. The findings emphasize the importance of proper sleep and breathing patterns for cognitive health, with implications for…
Many tourists to Germany love to visit the stunning old churches and cathedrals that can be found in every city, town, and even village. The oldest church in Germany is the cathedral in Trier. Its construction began in AD 340. More impressive are the cathedrals in Cologne, Ulm, Dresden, Leipzig, Erfurt, Munich, and Berlin, to…