Summary: NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd, a biotechnology company developing a dual orexin agonist platform, announced the completion of the initial $500,000 closing of a $1 million financing agreement with an accredited investor. The agreement, executed at $3.10 per share—48% above the market closing price prior to the company’s extraordinary general meeting—does not include warrants. This financing,…
Summary: At CES 2025, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) shared its vision for the future of sleep health, marking its 35th anniversary. NSF highlighted the anticipated growth in innovative sleep products and technologies aimed at improving sleep health and accessibility. New ata presented at the event revealed that poor sleep impacts work productivity and daily…
Summary: Earable Neuroscience’s FRENZ Brainband has secured its third consecutive CES Innovation Award, recognized in the Digital Health category for its Focus Flow mobile app. The wearable leverages real-time brainwave tracking and personalized audio therapy to improve cognitive performance and mental wellness. At CES 2025, the company launched the Focus Flow app, introduced the FRENZ…
Summary: Dianyx Innovations has introduced its AI-powered smart sensors designed to embed into oral appliances, providing real-time monitoring of treatment effectiveness for sleep apnea. The technology delivers detailed patient data, such as heart rate and oxygen levels, while enabling prescribers to generate revenue through existing remote patient monitoring codes. These compact sensors also hold potential…
Summary:Cornell University researchers have discovered that pupil fluctuations during sleep are linked to how the brain consolidates memories. In their study of mice, they found that when the pupil contracts during non-REM sleep, new memories are replayed and consolidated, while dilated pupils indicate the consolidation of older memories. This separation helps prevent “catastrophic forgetting,” where…
Summary: Hatch has launched the Restore 3, a smart sleep clock designed to enhance sleep routines while reducing phone usage. Based on user feedback, the Restore 3 introduces four new phone-free controls, including options to pause, adjust volume, and activate a nightlight directly on the device. The clock also offers personalized routines, a redesigned app,…
NIMH-funded study used universal screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to reduce suicide attempts among adult primary care patients December 30, 2024 • Research Highlight Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a major public health concern. Previous research has shown that identifying and helping people at risk for suicide…
Summary: Deep Sleep Technologies, a spin-out of the University of Amsterdam, will debut its DeepSleep technology at CES 2025. The non-invasive system adapts to a sleeper’s brainwaves to enhance natural rhythms, improve sleep quality, and reduce daytime sleepiness, with potential applications for those with PTSD and noise-disrupted sleep. Key Takeaways: Technology Debut at CES 2025:…
December 20, 2024 • Research Highlight Despite decades of research and the availability of antiretroviral medications, HIV continues to pose a significant health challenge. While these medications can be used to eliminate the symptoms of HIV and prevent its spread to others, a cure has yet to be found.One major challenge is that HIV can…
Transcript Lily KelemenMy name is Lily Kelemen, and I’ll be telling you about what’s in a face and when do we know it’s there. We get a lot of information when we look at a face. We understand things about who a person is, like their age, their race, and their gender, and we also…