Older women with sleep-related breathing problems may have a heightened risk of impairments in thinking and memory, a new study suggests. Complete news at...
Let's continue talking about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We already discussed some of the symptoms and signs, as well as the significance of untreated OSA and the related diseases such as stroke, heart attack, and diabetes. Today we will focus on the polysomnogram (PSG), the test used to diagnose OSA, as well as most other sleep disorders. Again, if we break down the words it won't seem so mysterious- poly means many, somno means... Complete news at...
Cutting down on medication, especially tranquilizers and antidepressants, and using wheelchairs and bed rails selectively, could help reduce the number of falls among nursing home residents, Swedish researchers report. Complete news at...
For smokers, getting a good night's sleep is no slumber party, scientists said on Monday. Complete news at...
To continue where we left in our discussion of insomnia, we should start reviewing the treatment options. First, we should address the pharmacologic therapies (both prescription and over the counter medicines) and later on will get to the non-pharmacologic (such as behavioral or psychological methods) treatments. Before I even start talking in detail about the medications that are used for the treatment of insomnia, I want to... Complete news at...
Ambien CR, the extended-release formulation of the sleeping aid Ambien (also called zolpidem), taken 3 to 7 nights per week, is safe and effective for at least 6 months in people who suffer from chronic insomnia, according to research published in the medical journal Sleep. Complete news at...
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