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Montefiore and Einstein researchers to present new findings on neurological disorders at AAN 2015

Researchers from Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine will present new findings on how to effectively treat migraine, and forecast the onset of pain in a number of neurological conditions including dementia in older adults.

21 Apr 2015

Prenatal antidepressant exposure increases anxiety symptoms

Three-year-old siblings exposed to antidepressants in pregnancy show increased anxiety symptoms compared to their unexposed siblings.

21 Apr 2015

UCLA-led stroke study selected as one of 10 most outstanding research papers by CRF

A UCLA-led study on improving stroke care was selected by the Clinical Research Forum (CRF) as one of the 10 most outstanding research papers written by teams from across the nation in 2014. The organization highlighted the papers at its fourth annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on April 16.

21 Apr 2015

Incidence of esophageal cancer linked to GERD rises six-fold in recent decades

Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest-growing and deadliest cancers in the U.S. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 17,000 new cases of esophageal cancer will be diagnosed in 2015. Incidence of adenocarcinoma, a type of esophageal cancer linked to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) has risen six-fold in recent decades.

21 Apr 2015

CPAP use reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

The use of continuous positive airway pressure was associated with a significant reduction in the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, according to an analysis of data from past research published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Clinical Electrophysiology.

21 Apr 2015

UAS therapy for OSA recognized with a Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., announced today that a scientific paper on its Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has been recognized with a Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum.

20 Apr 2015

Lupin introduces first Brand product Zaxine in Canada

Pharma Major Lupin Limited announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, Lupin Pharma Canada Limited (collectively Lupin) has launched its first Brand product Zaxine under a strategic licensing agreement with the North Carolina based GI specialty company Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc.

20 Apr 2015

Elements Behavioral Health launches new app to help people keep their recovery on track

Elements Behavioral Health introduces the Cassava app, a free recovery app that features a variety of tools to help people keep their recovery on track.

20 Apr 2015

AHA selects UAB to take part in $15 million study on high blood pressure

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of four institutions selected to study high blood pressure as part of the American Heart Association's new Strategically Focused Research Network on hypertension.

20 Apr 2015

Pulmonary Hypertension Center at RI Hospital receives PHA accreditation

The Pulmonary Hypertension Center at Rhode Island Hospital is one of the nation's first centers of its kind to be accredited by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. For those affected by pulmonary hypertension (PH), accreditation assures them and their providers that they have access to the most advanced care available in the country.

20 Apr 2015

Plaque can be used to predict, identify and treat diseases, say researchers

Scraped from the gums, teeth and tongue in the form of plaque, the researchers behind Canada's first plaque bank are betting that the bacterial content of plaque will open up a new frontier of medicine.

17 Apr 2015

Tonix expert examines ways to improve sleep problems and provide relief to people with PTSD

Sleep problems—a common condition among military personnel—may increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions. So concludes a team of researchers at the RAND Corporation, whose study—published on RAND's website—was recently described in national media outlets.

17 Apr 2015

New research links sleep apnea, heavy snoring with premature cognitive decline

Heavy snoring and sleep apnea may be linked to memory and thinking decline at an earlier age, according to a new study published in the April 15, 2015, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Apr 2015

Studies examine positive and negative outcomes of using health apps

Health apps have the potential to make a broad impact on the health of the general population, argues one expert in The BMJ this week. But another explains that there is not enough evidence to support such claims and suggests that health apps may even be harmful.

16 Apr 2015

NIH-supported clinical trial to test statin use in patients with HIV-related cardiovascular disease

Researchers have begun enrolling participants in a multicenter international clinical trial to test whether statin administration can reduce the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease, in people with HIV infection. The trial is supported by the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

16 Apr 2015

Study: Sleep disturbances can hamper memory processes in children

Sleep disordered breathing can hamper memory processes in children, according to a new study. The research, which will be presented today at the Sleep and Breathing Conference (16 April 2015), found that disrupted sleep had an impact on different memory processes and how children learn.

15 Apr 2015

EarlySense signs partnership agreement with Mitsui

EarlySense Ltd., the market leader in contact-free monitoring solutions for the hospital and home, announced today it has signed a partnership agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of the largest general trading companies in Japan, with revenues of 55.7 Billion USD and net income of 4,099 Million USD for the year ended March 31st, 2014.

14 Apr 2015

Philips launches connected health technology solutions at HIMSS15

Royal Philips today announced its participation in the 2015 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS15), taking place April 12-16 in Chicago, Ill.

10 Apr 2015

Gratitude in heart attack patients improves cardiac health

Recognizing and giving thanks for the positive aspects of life can result in improved mental, and ultimately physical, health in patients with asymptomatic heart failure, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

10 Apr 2015

Loyola otolaryngologist offers tips to identify, treat ear infection in children

Earaches in babies are not uncommon. But a baby's inability to communicate symptoms can leave most parents feeling helpless. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, three-fourths of babies will get at least one ear infection before the age of one.

8 Apr 2015

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Latest Sleep News and Research

Montefiore and Einstein researchers to present new findings on neurological disorders at AAN 2015

Prenatal antidepressant exposure increases anxiety symptoms

UCLA-led stroke study selected as one of 10 most outstanding research papers by CRF

Incidence of esophageal cancer linked to GERD rises six-fold in recent decades

CPAP use reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

UAS therapy for OSA recognized with a Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award

Lupin introduces first Brand product Zaxine in Canada

Elements Behavioral Health launches new app to help people keep their recovery on track

AHA selects UAB to take part in $15 million study on high blood pressure

Pulmonary Hypertension Center at RI Hospital receives PHA accreditation

Plaque can be used to predict, identify and treat diseases, say researchers

Tonix expert examines ways to improve sleep problems and provide relief to people with PTSD

New research links sleep apnea, heavy snoring with premature cognitive decline

Studies examine positive and negative outcomes of using health apps

NIH-supported clinical trial to test statin use in patients with HIV-related cardiovascular disease

Study: Sleep disturbances can hamper memory processes in children

EarlySense signs partnership agreement with Mitsui

Philips launches connected health technology solutions at HIMSS15

Gratitude in heart attack patients improves cardiac health

Loyola otolaryngologist offers tips to identify, treat ear infection in children

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