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Takeda will present additional data from phase 2b and long-term extension trials of its investigational orexin receptor 2 agonist, TAK-861. Summary: Takeda will present new data from its phase 2b and long-term extension studies of TAK-861, an investigational oral orexin receptor 2 agonist, at Sleep Europe 2024. The trials focus on treating narcolepsy type 1 by…

Half of patients test positive for apnea shortly after heart attack; some no longer test positive six months later Contact: Nicole Napoli, nnapoli@acc.org, 202-375-6523 Conducting a diagnostic sleep test shortly after a heart attack can help doctors rule out sleep apnea, a form of disordered breathing during sleep, in patients, but tests conducted in the immediate…

Source: American Physiological Society (APS)Summary: The continuous daylight conditions of summer in Antarctica are known to interfere with physiological functions such as sleep patterns and the release of melatonin, a hormone associated with circadian rhythms and sleep. Now, a study offers new information about why people in this region sleep poorly, and suggests that social…

CHICAGO – A new study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that gentle sound stimulation, like the soothing sound of a waterfall, synchronized with brain wave rhythms can significantly improve deep sleep and memory recall in older adults. Deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation, yet it tends to decline with age, which may contribute to memory…

Polysomnography (PSG), commonly known as a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. PSG measures various physiological functions during sleep, including brain waves, heart rate, breathing patterns, and oxygen levels. In-lab PSG equipment typically includes video-recording equipment. At-home PSG (commonly known as home sleep testing) does not include a video component. This comparison…