Date and Time October 23, 202412:00–1:00 p.m. ET OverviewDisruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a condition in which children or adolescents experience ongoing irritability, anger, and frequent, intense temper outbursts. Many children go through periods of moodiness, but children with DMDD experience severe symptoms and often have significant problems at home and school.This webinar will explore…
Date and Time October 23, 202411:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET OverviewIn June 2023, the United States Supreme Court delivered pivotal rulings on affirmative action, reshaping the terrain for admissions policies and practices in all institutions of higher education, including graduate education. As colleges and universities grapple with this shifting legal landscape, there’s a pressing need to explore…
Date and Time October 18, 202411:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET OverviewThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is pleased to announce that Anna Lau, Ph.D., has been selected as the 2024 James S. Jackson Memorial Award winner. The NIMH James S. Jackson Memorial Award was established in 2021 to honor outstanding researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement…
NIH-supported milestone will advance understanding of brain processes in larger animals October 2, 2024 • Press Release A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the first complete map of the neural connections of the common fruit fly brain. The map provides a wiring diagram, known as a connectome, and is…
Summary: A new study found that nighttime aircraft noise disrupts sleep quality and sleep-wake cycles, even when people don’t consciously notice the disturbance. Using data from wearable movement trackers and self-reported questionnaires, the study demonstrated that higher levels of aircraft noise exposure (55 dB or more) at night increased sleep disruption, even though the total…
Summary: The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is accepting nominations for a director position on its board of directors, with a term beginning in February 2025. Applicants must be professionals in the field of sleep medicine, and nominations are open until Oct 15, 2024. The new director will serve a four-year term. Key Takeaways:…
Summary: React Health was named a winner of the 2024 AARC Zenith Award by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) for its contributions to the respiratory care profession. This year, the award process shifted to a nomination-based system, with AARC members selecting winners based on criteria like product quality, service, and industry support. The…
Date and Time October 10, 20241:00–2:30 p.m. ET OverviewEmerging research shows that depression, suicidality, and other mental health disorders are more common among autistic people and those with neurodevelopmental conditions compared to the general population. However, people with neurodevelopmental conditions have often been excluded from mental health research and clinical trials, leading to fewer treatment options…
Summary: Neurent Medical’s PARAGON study showed positive six-month results for its Neuromark System, a radiofrequency ablation device for chronic rhinitis. The 80-participant trial demonstrated improvements in rhinitis symptoms, ear-related issues, and quality of life. Key findings include a significant reduction in Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS), with 91% of participants achieving meaningful improvement. Ear symptoms…
Summary: A post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 REST-ON trial demonstrated that Lumryz (sodium oxybate) improves narcolepsy symptoms, including wakefulness, cataplexy episodes, and daytime sleepiness, regardless of whether patients were also using alerting medications. Both groups—those taking and not taking alerting agents—experienced clinically meaningful improvements. The study highlights Lumryz’s potential as an effective treatment for…