Merck has announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of its insomnia drug. It’s a key player in the companies up and coming products, especially considering the loss of patent protection on its top drugs for asthma and allergys…
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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on February 9th, 2012 | No Comments »
People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small lesions in the brain, according to a small study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2012. “We found a surprisingly high frequency of sleep apnea in patients with stroke that underlines its clinical relevance as a stroke […]
Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on February 3rd, 2012 | No Comments »
Even though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it is often left unrecognized and untreated, despite advances in diagnosis and management. The risk of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults increases if insomnia is left untreated…
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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on January 24th, 2012 | No Comments »
A new UCLA study shows that physicians who work shorter shifts are less likely to make mistakes during medical procedures. Dr. Christian De Virgilio, lead investigator at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor- UCL A Medical Center (LA BioMed), led a team that studied the medical records of 2,470 patients who had […]
Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on December 23rd, 2011 | No Comments »
A survey of police officers indicated that about 40 percent have a sleep disorder, which was associated with an increased risk of adverse health, safety and performance outcomes, according to a study in the December 21 issue of JAMA. Sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, and shift work disorder, affect 50 to 70 […]
Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on December 22nd, 2011 | No Comments »
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who use a face mask during their slumber hours were found to have significantly improved blood pressure, levels of stomach fat (visceral fat), and cholesterol and blood sugar levels - all factors closely related to metabolic syndrome and heart health, researchers reported in NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine)…
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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on December 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
Americans seeking a better night’s sleep may need to look no further than tart cherry juice, according to a new study in the European Journal of Nutrition…
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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on December 11th, 2011 | No Comments »
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to stick to prescribed treatment when a partner or parent is involved with their treatment, according to a team of sleep researchers. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway collapses during sleep. It is the most common type of sleep-disordered breathing, and chances of it […]
Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on December 4th, 2011 | No Comments »
Reaching for that sleeping pill or drinking alcohol may not be the most effective way for people with insomnia to get better sleep at night in the long run, suggests a new study by Ryerson University experts…
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Filed under: Sleep / Sleep Disorders on December 4th, 2011 | No Comments »
According to a new study by Ryerson University experts published in the December issue of Behavior Therapy, taking a sleeping pill or drinking alcohol may not be the most effective way to get a better night sleep in the long run for people suffering from insomnia…
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