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NeuRA Sleep and Breathing Lab

Locality: Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9399 1886

Address: Margarete Ainsworth Building 2031 Randwick, NSW, Australia

Website: neura.edu.au/health/obstructive-sleep-apnoea

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25.01.2022 Do you have MS and sleep apnoea? Researchers at NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia are seeking men and women aged 18-65 to take part in an overnight research study. For more information or to get involved contact Hanna Hensen on 02 9399 1069 or [email protected] #RealMSResearch

25.01.2022 This year's Sleep Awareness Week theme is Sleep on it - memory and problem solving'. Read more about it here, including an interview with Amal Osman, who recently completed her PhD research in regards to obstructive sleep apnoea at the NeuRA Sleep and Breathing Lab

25.01.2022 We've recently had increased interest in participating in our research. If you would like to get involved or would like further information please contact us on: (02) 9399 1886

24.01.2022 This year's Sleep Awareness Week theme is ‘Sleep on it - memory and problem solving'. Read more about it here, including an interview with Amal Osman, who recently completed her PhD research in regards to obstructive sleep apnoea at the NeuRA Sleep and Breathing Lab

24.01.2022 See Professor Danny Eckert on Catalyst describe the different characteristics of the four stages of sleep with the help of some exciting tools that allow you to see and hear brain activity during sleep!

23.01.2022 We know that having good sleep habits is essential for our health. 17% of Australians are shift workers, how can they protect their sleep? Professor Danny Eckert has this conversation with Channel 7's The Daily Edition *Sleep discussion is at 32 mins. Link below:

22.01.2022 Assoc Prof Danny Eckert & Amal Osman from our Sleep Research team at the Deloitte Report launch by Sleep Health Foundation at Federal Parliament

22.01.2022 Ms Amal Osman, Dr. Jayne Carberry, Professor Danny Eckert and colleagues recently published work introducing a new simple test to measure airway collapsibility ...in people with OSA in wakefulness. These findings bring us one step closer to personalised therapy for people with OSA. #OSA #CPAP https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Pcrit+and+UACI See more

21.01.2022 Interesting article published in the Lancet on the importance of sleep in medicine

20.01.2022 Happy World Sleep Day! Today we celebrate sleep and hope to bring more awareness of the importance of sleep in our lives. Here is Dr. Hanna Hensen debunking the top three sleep myths!

20.01.2022 Join me in congratulating our team member Dr. Rodrigo Martins with his PhD Thesis submission. Well done Rodrigo!

19.01.2022 Are you 'Asleep on the job'? A new report released by the Sleep Health Foundation details the socioeconomic costs of inadequate sleep in Australia. The report estimates that 39.8% of Australians experience some form of inadequate sleep resulting in $17.9 billion lost in productivity.

18.01.2022 NeuRA's Sleep Apnea Research by Assoc Prof Danny Eckert and Dr Jayne Carberry was on Nine News! "Sleep apnoea research paves way to targeted new therapies" #neurasleeplab #humansofneura #neuroscience

18.01.2022 Recent publication by PhD student Sophie Carter on the effects of using zopiclone for one month on obstructive sleep apnea severity and symptoms.

18.01.2022 Super Saturday! Ben, Richard, Ahmad, Hanna and Danny all presenting and delivering excellent presentations

18.01.2022 Nobel prize for medicine goes to research in sleep and circadian rhythm!

17.01.2022 This week is #SleepAwarenessWeek Sleep is essential to our physical health, mental wellbeing and everyday productivity. We recently spoke with NeuRAs sleep e...xperts, Prof Danny Eckert and Dr Hanna Hensen to get answers to the top 10 questions on sleep. https://blog.neura.edu.au///top-10-questions-sleep-part-1/ See more

17.01.2022 Professor Danny Eckert will be on Catalyst tonight at 8:30pm. Tune in to learn why sleep matters and how you can improve your sleep!

17.01.2022 Watch this informative video, by Dr Hanna Hensen, about how and why sleep impacts the health of our vital organs and mental health. Wonderful job Hanna!

16.01.2022 Recently published work by Dr. Jason Amatoury provides new information on the mechanisms associated with respiratory related cortical arousals in people with sleep apnea.

15.01.2022 Recent research indicates that at least one-third of people with #sleepapnea have 'light' #sleep with a low arousal threshold. Danny Eckert spoke to the Pulmon...ology Consultant with Consultant 360 about research into the use of hypnotics in OSA. https://www.consultant360.com//5-questions-about-use-hypno

15.01.2022 A/Prof Danny Eckert shares some of the key findings from the Sleep Health Foundation report "Asleep on the Job: Costs of Inadequate Sleep in Australia"

14.01.2022 PhD student Dr Hanna Hensen, recently published this important review highlighting the link between people with multiple sclerosis and sleep disordered breathing. The risks, causes and importance of treatment are discussed.

13.01.2022 Recent NeuRA PhD graduate Dr Rodrigo Martins along with members of the NeuRA sleep and breathing team latest paper investigating the effects of morphine on breathing responses and sensations to loaded breathing in people with sleep apnea has just been accepted for publication in the Journal of Applied Physiology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/29698106/ The study shows that changes in breathing sensations are not likely to be a contributor to worsening sleep apnea with a moderate dose of morphine

12.01.2022 Rodrigo Martins gave an excellent talk on The Effects of morphine on obstructive sleep apnea at Sleep Downunder 2017 in Auckland!

11.01.2022 Well done to our NeuRA Sleep and Breathing team members Danny Eckert, Atqiya Aishah and Amal Osman who are currently at the International Conference of Sleep and Breathing in Tampere, Finland to present their findings on novel diagnostic tools and personalised treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea #sleepawarenessweek

09.01.2022 Dr Jayne Carberry's recent publication titled 'Role of common hypnotics on the phenotypic causes of obstructive sleep apnoea: paradoxical effects of zolpidem' is up for the ASA publication prize! Help us support Dr Carberry, by simply signing up with Thinkable and voting: https://australasian-sleep-association-publication-award-ro... 10 days until the competition closes!

08.01.2022 A huge congratulations to AISH Director, Professor Danny Eckert who is this years recipient of the prestigious Pierre Robin Award from the American Academy of D...ental Sleep Medicine (AADM), for his exceptional contribution to Dental Sleep Medicine in education and research. Great work Danny! We are exceptionally privileged to have you with us!

06.01.2022 Do you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and sleep apnoea? Are you interested in helping researchers understand more about the relationship between MS and sleep apno...ea? Our friends at Neuroscience Research Australia are seeking people with MS and sleep apnoea (men and women) aged 18-65 years to take part in 1 overnight research study. Participants will be compensated up to $150 per night. If you'd like to be involved, or want to know more about the study, contact Hanna Hensen ph. (02)9399 1069 or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Rodrigo Martins on receiving the International Travel Award 2017!

05.01.2022 Massive congratulations to our friend and colleague Dr Rodrigo Martins for his recent graduation at UNSW.

03.01.2022 PhD student Dr Hanna Hensen, was invited to discuss her current research investigating the link between Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and sleep apnea. You can find this article below.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Professors Jane Butler and Danny Eckert. They have recently presented at the UNSW 2018 Inaugural Lecture series. They took us on an inspiring journey of their personal and career achievements that has resulted in both of them successfully leading the NeuRA Sleep and Breathing Lab team.

02.01.2022 Dr Nirupama Wijesuriya has recently had her important findings looking into the mechanisms of why obstructive sleep apnea is so common in people with tetraplegia published in the Journal of Physiology which can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29658103 For media release:... http://www.physoc.org//breath-taking-research-throat-refle

02.01.2022 #SleepAwarenessWeek Over one million Australians suffer from sleep apnoea. Professor Danny Eckert and his dedicated team continue to advance knowledge into th...e causes of sleep apnoea and develop new treatments. Hear Professor Eckert give us insights into the world-leading sleep apnoea research being done at the NeuRA Sleep and Breathing Lab

02.01.2022 Assoc Prof Danny Eckert & Amal Osman from our Sleep Research team at the Deloitte Report by Sleep Health Foundation at Federal Parliament