Investigating boys’ sleeping patterns before their teenage years
The time it takes for Australian boys to fall asleep remains the same between 10 and 12 years of age, according to new Flinders University research. […]
Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health
Flipping the model presents a new way to treat sleep apnoea
New research that flips an existing therapy model will introduce a whole new way of treating sleep apnoea. Professor Danny Eckert, Director at the Adelaide Institute […]
Insomnia affects young worker productivity
Daytime drowsiness, mental health issues and even road accidents are all connected to sleep disorders, leading experts to examine workplace productivity losses among as many as […]
Wind farm noise exposure doesn’t wake people up more than road traffic
Short exposure to wind farm and road traffic noise triggers a small increase in people waking from their slumber that can fragment their sleep patterns, according […]
New link between sleep and concussion
A new study led by Flinders University points to the importance of sleep quality in the aftermath and recovery process in sports-related concussion, a common form […]
Sleep apnoea link to cognitive decline
Flinders University experts are working on better solutions for sleep apnoea to ward off a range of health risks, including cognitive decline. Improved solutions for obstructive […]
Sleep disorder risk for IBD patients
As many as 1 in 5 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may also suffer from sleep apnoea. A new Flinders University-led study recommends people […]
Risks of nightly variation in sleep apnoea
Poorly managed sleep apnoea can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure – a little known underlying risk for millions of people’s cardiovascular health, a new study in […]
$8.8m in new medical research funding
Innovative ageing, First Nations and public health programs are among the latest Medical Research Future Fund grants worth $382 million announced today. Building on a bumper […]