Sleep Medicine ePosters

Astrocyte calcium signals are region-specific and state-dependent across the sleep-wake cycle. However, their role in sleep regulation remains poorly understood. Since the pons is critical for sleep, especially rapid eye movement (REM) sleep regulation, we investigate the dynamics of pontine astrocyte calcium signals…

Considering the difficulty in finding a reversible cure for dementia, research and clinical focus have shifted towards modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, with sleep disturbances gaining attention especially in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Given the significant impact of sleep…

Parkinson's patients face many challenges in their daily lives due to their symptoms. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is an intervention that uses electrical stimulation to help alleviate some of the extrapyramidal symptoms. However, DBS also has some notable side effects, one of which is its impact on sleep. The impact…