Collaboration Combines Genomics and Sleep Data to Develop Precision Sleep

Summary: Human Longevity Inc and SleepScore Labs have partnered to integrate whole genome sequencing with advanced sleep data, aiming to deliver highly personalized sleep programs. This collaboration leverages Human Longevity’s genomic analysis capabilities and SleepScore’s extensive sleep datasets to create algorithms that optimize sleep and promote overall health. The precision sleep program, set to launch…

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Therap Introduces Enhanced Features to Streamline Sleep Tracking and User

Summary: Therap Services has introduced new features to its HIPAA-compliant platform, enabling the integration of sleep tracking and user activity data from smart devices. These updates centralize health data within the Therap Services platform and the Therap Connect app, streamlining workflows and improving care delivery. Providers can now configure T-Log criteria to document sleep patterns,…

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Technical Assistance Webinar: Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization Sensor Technologies Funding Opportunity

Date and Time January 22, 20252:00–3:00 p.m. ET OverviewThis technical webinar is for investigators interested in submitting a grant for the Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization – Next Generation Sensor Technology Development (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)  funding opportunity.This funding opportunity is intended to support the development of next generation sensor technologies and bioelectronic devices to further…

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Integrated Care for Depression Yields Extended Benefits, Malawi Study Shows

Incorporating depression treatment into care for chronic health conditions improved well-being for both patients and their families January 13, 2025 • Research Highlight In many low- and middle-income countries, significant public health resources are dedicated to addressing health conditions like HIV and malaria, but most people with depression and other mental disorders receive no mental…

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Peerbridge, Maker of Monitor for OSA and Heart Conditions, to

Summary: Peerbridge Health has launched the COR-INSIGHT trial to validate the diagnostic capabilities of its Peerbridge Cor ambulatory ECG wearables, which leverage two AI-enabled SaMD platforms—CardioMIND for cardiovascular and sleep disorder indications and CardioQSync for cardiopulmonary and hemodynamic monitoring. The trial aims to provide a non-invasive, cost-effective alternative for over 30 diagnostic indications in hospital…

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Aircraft Noise May Raise Heart Risks, with Sleep Disruption Playing

Summary: A study led by University College London found that living near airports and being exposed to high levels of aircraft noise—especially at night—may increase the risk of heart issues, including heart attacks, strokes, and life-threatening arrhythmias. Researchers observed that individuals exposed to higher noise levels had stiffer, thicker heart muscles and reduced heart function.…

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Histamine and Other Neurotransmitters Directly Influence Circadian Behavior

Summary: A collaborative study by Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has revealed a new role for monoamine neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and histamine in regulating circadian rhythms and behavior. The research identifies how these neurotransmitters chemically bond to histone proteins, influencing gene expression patterns and neural activity. This mechanism, facilitated by the…

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Long-Term Sleep Disturbances Tied to High Job Strain in US

Summary: A study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine found that middle-aged US workers experiencing high job strain reported significantly more sleep disturbances over a nine-year period. The research analyzed data from 1,721 workers using Karasek’s Job-Demand-Control model to measure job strain and assessed sleep disturbances through four common symptoms. Researchers suggest workplace…

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