Circadian Rhythm News and Research

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Scheduled exercise, regular meals and periodic warming relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis

Scheduled exercise, regular meals and the periodic warming and cooling of joints could be used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis according to scientists at The University of Manchester. Their research may also help explain why older people are more prone to developing this common joint disorder.

12 Jun 2013

Vanda reports clinical data of tasimelteon Phase III studies for treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. presented additional entrainment and patient-level clinical data at SLEEP 2013, the 27th Annual Meeting of Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Baltimore, from its SET (Safety and Efficacy of Tasimelteon) and RESET (Randomized-withdrawal study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tasimelteon to treat Non-24-Hour Disorder) Phase III studies of tasimelteon, a circadian regulator for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder (Non-24) in totally blind individuals.

6 Jun 2013

Study suggests modulation of "enhancer-directed RNAs" can alter gene expression in living cells

In a pair of distinct but complementary papers, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues illuminate the functional importance of a relatively new class of RNA molecules.

5 Jun 2013

Circadian rhythms can boost body's ability to fight intestinal bacterial infections, say researchers

Circadian rhythms can boost the body's ability to fight intestinal bacterial infections, UC Irvine researchers have found.

1 Jun 2013

Study shows that 23% of North Sea workers suffer from shift work disorder

Some workers in Norway's North Sea Oil industry alternate between night and day shifts, the so-called swing shift. A recent study conducted by Postdoctoral fellow Siri Waage and colleagues at the University of Bergen's Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, shows that sleep quality and complaints of insomnia became worse during the offshore work period amongst both these swing shift workers and those who only do day shifts.

1 Jun 2013

Vanda Pharmaceuticals announces submission of tasimelteon NDA to FDA

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced the submission of a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for tasimelteon, a circadian regulator.

31 May 2013

Researchers say that receiving cancer radiation therapy late in the day may minimize hair loss

Discovering that mouse hair has a circadian clock - a 24-hour cycle of growth followed by restorative repair - researchers suspect that hair loss in humans from toxic cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy might be minimized if these treatments are given late in the day.

21 May 2013

Northwestern University scientists identify gene important to morning wake-up call

Northwestern University scientists have shown a gene involved in neurodegenerative disease also plays a critical role in the proper function of the circadian clock.

17 May 2013

Study provides evidence of altered circadian gene rhythms in brain tissue of people with depression

UC Irvine Health researchers have helped discover that genes controlling circadian clock rhythms are profoundly altered in the brains of people with severe depression.

14 May 2013

Gene mutation associated with rare sleep disorder also contributes to debilitating migraines

A gene mutation associated with a rare sleep disorder surprisingly also contributes to debilitating migraines, a new discovery that could change the treatment of migraines by allowing development of drugs specifically designed to treat the chronic headaches.

3 May 2013

Glowing bacteria inside squids use light and chemical signals to control circadian rhythms

Glowing bacteria inside squids use light and chemical signals to control circadian-like rhythms in the animals, according to a study to be published on April 2 in mBio-, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

4 Apr 2013

Free online sleep disorders guide for all professionals in primary care

The National Sleep Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive free online sleep disorders resource for all professionals in primary care. The "Sleep Disorders" guide is the updated web version of Dr. Peter Hauri's book, The Sleep Disorders, first published in 1977.

3 Apr 2013

New research shows how metabolism and physiology are connected to diet

Sometimes you just can't resist a tiny piece of chocolate cake. Even the most health-conscious eaters find themselves indulging in junk foods from time to time. New research by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School raises the striking possibility that even small amounts of these occasional indulgences may produce significant changes in gene expression that could negatively impact physiology and health.

30 Mar 2013

Sunny regions with high solar intensity have lower prevalence of ADHD, study finds

A study published today in Biological Psychiatry sheds new light on the increasing rates (prevalence) of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD.

26 Mar 2013

Daylight Saving Time tips from Loyola

Many people will go to work on less sleep than normal Monday because they will have trouble adjusting to Daylight Saving Time.

8 Mar 2013

Methodist neurologist offers tips for a good night's sleep

Daylight saving time can wreak havoc on the millions of people already affected by sleep problems, but a few simple sleep habits can make all the difference this March 10.

7 Mar 2013

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can increase risk of diabetes, heart disease

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can lead not only to obesity, but can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

22 Feb 2013

Researchers find new genetic differences in human hearts

Healthy men and women show little difference in their hearts, except for small electrocardiographic disparities. But new genetic differences found by Washington University in St. Louis researchers in hearts with disease could ultimately lead to personalized treatment of various heart ailments.

25 Jan 2013

Studies identify cellular pathways involved in governing day-night pattern of circadian rhythms

UC Irvine-led studies have revealed the cellular mechanism by which circadian rhythms - also known as the body clock - modify energy metabolism and also have identified novel compounds that control this action. The findings point to potential treatments for disorders triggered by circadian rhythm dysfunction, ranging from insomnia and obesity to diabetes and cancer.

23 Jan 2013

Brain scans could help scientists uncover mechanisms underlying mental fatigue

We all perhaps know the feeling of mental exhaustion, but what does it mean physiologically to have mental fatigue? A new study carried out using brain scans could help scientists uncover the neurobiological mechanisms underlying mental fatigue.

10 Dec 2012

Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Latest Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Scheduled exercise, regular meals and periodic warming relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis

Vanda reports clinical data of tasimelteon Phase III studies for treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder

Study suggests modulation of "enhancer-directed RNAs" can alter gene expression in living cells

Circadian rhythms can boost body's ability to fight intestinal bacterial infections, say researchers

Study shows that 23% of North Sea workers suffer from shift work disorder

Vanda Pharmaceuticals announces submission of tasimelteon NDA to FDA

Researchers say that receiving cancer radiation therapy late in the day may minimize hair loss

Northwestern University scientists identify gene important to morning wake-up call

Study provides evidence of altered circadian gene rhythms in brain tissue of people with depression

Gene mutation associated with rare sleep disorder also contributes to debilitating migraines

Glowing bacteria inside squids use light and chemical signals to control circadian rhythms

Free online sleep disorders guide for all professionals in primary care

New research shows how metabolism and physiology are connected to diet

Sunny regions with high solar intensity have lower prevalence of ADHD, study finds

Daylight Saving Time tips from Loyola

Methodist neurologist offers tips for a good night's sleep

Disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can increase risk of diabetes, heart disease

Researchers find new genetic differences in human hearts

Studies identify cellular pathways involved in governing day-night pattern of circadian rhythms

Brain scans could help scientists uncover mechanisms underlying mental fatigue

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Latest Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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