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The Journal of Navigation , First View , pp. 1 - 13

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0373463325000177

Aviation employees operate in a dynamic, complex safety-critical system that is filled with uncertainty, requiring quick and correct expert decision-making. The purpose of this study is to investigate the decision-making indicators among aviation employees. Fifty-five technical engineers and air traffic controllers participated in this study by completing the Cambridge Gambling Task (CGT) at one of Iran’s airports. The CGT provides one of the most reliable and widely used decision-making assessment tasks and related indicators, including decision-making quality, risk-taking, delay aversion, deliberation time, risk adjustment and overall bet ratio. Higher risk adjustment, less deliberation time, and a lower delay aversion index resulted in better decision-making quality. Higher risk-taking does not necessarily mean lower self-control. No significant differences were observed between the studied groups, including between air traffic controllers (both Ground and Tower vs. RADAR and Approach) and between air traffic controllers and technical engineers in the CGT performance. The decision-making quality increased with age and work experience, which has important implications for training and selection processes.

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Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) is a rare and often misunderstood neurological sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate or prolonged nighttime sleep. Unlike normal fatigue, the sleepiness in IH is persistent, disabling, and unrelieved by naps.

🧠 IH affects the brain’s ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle, leading to sleep inertia (“sleep drunkenness”), cognitive fog, and challenges in daily functioning. It's not about being lazy, it's a medical condition that impacts quality of life.

Despite its severity, IH often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, research, and compassionate support for those affected.

📢 On this IH Awareness Day, let’s stand with patients, amplify their voices, and advocate for more accurate diagnostics, treatment access, and recognition of hypersomnia as a serious neurobiological disorder.

Ultrasonic Neuromodulation Devices 2025: Disruptive Growth and Next-Gen Brain Therapies Unveiled

Ultrasonic Neuromodulation Devices in 2025: Transforming Neurotherapeutics with Precision and Non-Invasive Innovation. Explore Market Acceleration, Breakthrough Technologies, and the Future of Brain Health.

Regulatory pathways are also evolving, with agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting breakthrough device designations to select ultrasonic neuromodulation technologies, reflecting their potential to address unmet medical needs.
https://macholevante.com/news-en/189309/ultrasonic-neuromodulation-devices-2025-disruptive-growth-next-gen-brain-therapies-unveiled/


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Grateful for the warm hospitality and inspiring exchange at the East-West Ophthalmology Conference in Ufa 🇷🇺✨. Honored to connect with brilliant minds and explore future collaborations in visual neuroscience and neuro-ophthalmology. Спасибо! 🙏🧠

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Technological advancements have significantly improved autism support in the region. While clinical evaluations and therapies like Applied Behaviour Analysis, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy are still commonly used, neuroscience-based technologies have improved the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment. 

“Technologies such as fNIRS (optical brain imaging), EEG-based biomarkers (functional brain mapping), and AI have transformed early technical capabilities, allowing us to diagnose or remediate conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder more accurately,” says Dr. Mohammad Nami, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology at Canadian University Dubai. 

“AI-empowered speech-to-text software, communication devices (apps included), and virtual reality training programs, which mimic day-to-day life for autistic individuals, are also greatly improving autistic individuals’ communication and social skills,” says Dr. Nami. 

As digital tools and neurotechnologies evolve, their impact on autism support in the Middle East will become increasingly personal, predictive, and inclusive. “These advancements promise a future where individuals on the spectrum have greater access to tailored interventions, empowering them to navigate the world with more confidence and support,” says Dr. Nami. 

Full article: https://fastcompanyme.com/technology/tech-for-inclusion-how-innovation-is-transforming-autism-support-in-the-uae/

We can’t breathe mindfully when we’re asleep, but we can breathe healthily.

Sleep is when the brain and body restore themselves, only if we breathe right. While awake, we're conscious of breath. But during sleep, it becomes fully automatic. If that automatic rhythm breaks down, the consequences ripple far beyond the night.

Conditions like:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea–Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS)
Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
 Sleep Breathing Rhythm Disintegration
Intermittent Hypoxia

…can silently wreak havoc, impairing our cognitive agility, emotional balance, behavioral control, daytime vigilance, and even motor and sensory functions.

One powerful and accessible tool to screen for sleep breathing issues is the STOP-BANG Questionnaire:

Snoring loudly?

Tired during the day?

Observed apnea during sleep?

Pressure (high blood pressure)?

BMI over 35?

Age over 50?

Neck circumference > 40cm?

Gender = Male?

If you answer YES to 3 or more, it’s time to consult a sleep health expert.

Sleep is not just rest, it’s a neurological necessity. Prioritize your sleep breathing health, and your brain and body will thank you for it.

 

WORLD SLEEP DAY 14 MARCH 2025
Make Sleep Health a Priority...

Sleep is not just a necessity, it is the silent architect of our cognitive brilliance, emotional resilience, and physical vitality; honor it, and you unlock your fullest potential.

In a world that glorifies hustle, let us remember that true productivity begins with a well-rested mind, because a brain deprived of sleep is a garden deprived of rain.

Sleep is the most underrated form of self-care; on this World Sleep Day, reclaim your right to rest, restore, and rise stronger than ever before.

Our dreams are not just what we chase in daylight but also what our mind weaves in the quiet sanctum of the night—protect your sleep, and you nourish your future.

Science may measure sleep in cycles and waves, but its true power lies in how it transforms our lives.

Things have started getting tougher with AI. The field will soon witness biological computers.The field pioneers on this have combined lab-grown neurons with silicon chips and made it available to anyone, for first time ever.

Check CL1 on this link.
https://corticallabs.com/

MPOD | Visual-Brain Screener

The Macular Pigment Optical Density (MPOD) test is a valuable screening tool for detecting early stages of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Prodromal Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). By assessing the density of macular pigments, it helps identify individuals at risk for these conditions before significant clinical symptoms appear, allowing for early intervention and better management. MPOD serves as a non-invasive, cost-effective method to monitor retinal health and cognitive function, aiding in timely diagnosis and treatment.

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