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Auxilium and Prasco introduce authorized generic version of Testim

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a fully integrated specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has partnered with Prasco, LLC ("Prasco") to introduce an Authorized Generic version of Testim® (testosterone gel).

11 Jun 2014

AeraMax air purifiers reduce exposure to allergens

The true scale of the allergy epidemic is revealed in the British Airborne Allergy Report commissioned by air purification specialists Fellowes, in association with national charity Allergy UK.

11 Jun 2014

Children of parents with BD are at greater risk of developing psychiatric disorders

Bipolar disorder (BD) is among the 10 most burdensome medical conditions, according to the World Health Organization. The disorder is known for its dramatic highs of extreme euphoria, racing thoughts and decreased need for sleep, as well as its profound lows of sadness and despair.

11 Jun 2014

Tanner Labs announces launch of new corporate wellness platform

Tanner Labs, the nimble new research and development arm of O.C. Tanner, is proud to announce Welbe™, a new corporate wellness platform designed to advance the health and financial well-being of people and the companies they work for.

10 Jun 2014

Chronic sleep loss can cause certain neurotoxic molecules to permeate into brain tissue

The longer the insomnia, junctions of cerebral blood vessels begin to degrade. In search of the answer to why do we sleep, research conducted at the Mexican Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM) revealed that chronic sleep loss can cause certain neurotoxic molecules, which normally circulate in the blood, to be transported to the central nervous system and interfere with the function of neurons.

10 Jun 2014

REM sleep disorder: A sign of impending neurodegenerative disease

How many millions of people suffer from sleep disturbance? One sleep disorder in particular, called REM behavior disorder, could be a sign of impending neurodegenerative disease, including Parkinson's and dementia, say scientists presenting their research at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual Meeting.

10 Jun 2014

New study suggests that getting enough sleep may prevent child obesity

Is sleep one of your most important family values? A new University of Illinois study suggests that it should be, reporting that more parental sleep is related to more child sleep, which is related to decreased child obesity.

10 Jun 2014

Text4baby benefits pregnant women

The leading mobile health service in the nation, Text4baby, was found to significantly benefit pregnant women, according to a new study led by Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington University and the Madigan Army Medical Center.

10 Jun 2014

Sleep may enhance memory formation

Sleep could play a major role in our ability to form long-term memories, suggest study findings.

9 Jun 2014

Itamar Medical's leading sleep apnea diagnostic device receives FDA clearance

Itamar Medical reported today, June 9th, 2014, that the new and upgraded model of the WatchPAT, Itamar Medical's leading sleep apnea diagnostic device, has been cleared by the FDA.

9 Jun 2014

BioDelivery Sciences receives approval of NDA for BUNAVAIL from FDA

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. received approval of the New Drug Application (NDA) for BUNAVAIL™ (buprenorphine and naloxone) buccal film (CIII) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

9 Jun 2014

Kush Creams to manufacture and distribute medical marijuana product, 5 Hour High

Alternaturals, Inc., Symbol (OTCPink:ANAS) today announced that it has chosen Kush Creams, a Washington based, medical marijuana grower and distributor with award winning strains and products, to manufacture and distribute its long awaited medical marijuana product, 5 Hour High©.

9 Jun 2014

Greenwich holds annual Diabetes Health Fair in hospital's Noble Conference Center

On Monday, June 9, Greenwich Hospital will hold its annual Diabetes Health Fair. The event will take place from 4-7 pm in the hospital's Noble Conference Center, 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich, CT.

6 Jun 2014

USITC rules out patent claims on Apex's CPAP-complimentary mask

Apex Medical Corporation a leading player in the Respiratory Therapy and Pressure Area Care sectors, announced that it has successfully obtained an initial advisory opinion from the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) that its continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)-complimentary mask product is free from patent claims previously asserted by its Australia-based competitor, ResMed.

6 Jun 2014

Sleep helps consolidate, strengthen new memories

In study published today in Science, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center show for the first time that sleep after learning encourages the growth of dendritic spines, the tiny protrusions from brain cells that connect to other brain cells and facilitate the passage of information across synapses, the junctions at which brain cells meet.

6 Jun 2014

Study demonstrates link between obstructive sleep apnea and development of diabetes

In the largest study to date of the relationship between sleep apnea and diabetes, a new study of more than 8,500 Canadian patients has demonstrated a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the development of diabetes, confirming earlier evidence of such a relationship from smaller studies with shorter follow-up periods.

6 Jun 2014

Couples are more likely to sleep in sync when wife is more satisfied with their marriage

A new study suggests that couples are more likely to sleep in sync when the wife is more satisfied with their marriage.

6 Jun 2014

Tailored light treatment can improve sleep and behavior in people with Alzheimer's disease

A new study suggests that light treatment tailored to increase circadian stimulation during the day may improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

5 Jun 2014

Article introduces set of proposed standards for research on cLBP

Standardized research methods are needed to make greater progress toward reducing the high burden and costs of chronic low back pain (cLBP), according to a Task Force report in the June 15 issue of Spine.

4 Jun 2014

BabySafe Project offers 10 steps to help pregnant women limit wireless radiation exposure

An international group of doctors and scientific experts is joining with non-profit organizations today to urge pregnant women to limit their exposure to wireless radiation from cell phones and other devices by taking simple steps to protect themselves and their unborn children.

4 Jun 2014

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Auxilium and Prasco introduce authorized generic version of Testim

AeraMax air purifiers reduce exposure to allergens

Children of parents with BD are at greater risk of developing psychiatric disorders

Tanner Labs announces launch of new corporate wellness platform

Chronic sleep loss can cause certain neurotoxic molecules to permeate into brain tissue

REM sleep disorder: A sign of impending neurodegenerative disease

New study suggests that getting enough sleep may prevent child obesity

Text4baby benefits pregnant women

Sleep may enhance memory formation

Itamar Medical's leading sleep apnea diagnostic device receives FDA clearance

BioDelivery Sciences receives approval of NDA for BUNAVAIL from FDA

Kush Creams to manufacture and distribute medical marijuana product, 5 Hour High

Greenwich holds annual Diabetes Health Fair in hospital's Noble Conference Center

USITC rules out patent claims on Apex's CPAP-complimentary mask

Sleep helps consolidate, strengthen new memories

Study demonstrates link between obstructive sleep apnea and development of diabetes

Couples are more likely to sleep in sync when wife is more satisfied with their marriage

Tailored light treatment can improve sleep and behavior in people with Alzheimer's disease

Article introduces set of proposed standards for research on cLBP

BabySafe Project offers 10 steps to help pregnant women limit wireless radiation exposure

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

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