Sleep Medicine
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Newly approved drug improves sleep onset in insomnia
The drug also was associated with improved daytime function.
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Stabilizing circadian rhythm tied to lower suicide risk in bipolar disorder
The therapeutic approach “could be adjunctive to further improve symptoms and reduce risk,” said Dr. Hilary P. Blumberg.
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Reducing night-time checks is safe and helps patients sleep
But the analysis confirmed that changes to routine daily practice in a hospital are not always easy to implement.
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FDA OKs new adult insomnia med
Whereas the overall results are very positive, the improvements in daytime functioning are especially “exciting.”
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Key questions to ask atopic dermatitis patients with sleep complaints
Assessment tools to consider are the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, the Insomnia Severity Index, and the STOP-Bang questionnaire.
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Sleep disturbances more profound in older adults with atopic dermatitis
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Is mindfulness key to helping physicians with mental health?
“When we go into our state of deep rest in the meditation practice, which is two to five times more restful than sleep, it heals those stress...
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Sleep disorders and cancer: It’s complicated
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Poor night’s sleep impairs glucose control the next morning
A poor night’s sleep and going to bed later than usual are both associated with impaired blood glucose response to high-fat, high-carbohydrate...
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CBT prevents depression in up to 50% of patients with insomnia
The study is unique in that the treatment “is not just reducing depression, it’s preventing depression,” said Dr. Michael R. Irwin, lead author....