diphenhydramine, Benadryl

diphenhydramine, Benadryl
Title: diphenhydramine, Benadryl
Category: Medications
Created: 4/17/1999 8:41:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 1/10/2008

Mobile Effect On Sleep, NHS Choices Response
"Radiation from mobile phones delays and reduces sleep, and causes headaches and confusion, according to a new study", reported The Independent on Sunday on January 20 2008. The Daily Telegraph also covered the story, reporting that a study funded by handset manufacturers found that using a mobile before going to bed could damage your health. The main health risk listed by the newspapers is less time in the deeper stages of sleep that can help the body recuperate.

Somnomed Receives FDA Approval For New SMH Biomaterial - Can Now Be Used To Make Dental Sleep Devices In The USA
Leading maker and marketer of dental sleep devices, SomnoMed Limited (A SX: SOM) announced that its Swiss Joint Venture, SMH Biomaterial AG, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new polymer, the SMH BFlex soft material. The material can now be used to make dental sleep devices in the USA. More importantly, the company has the opportunity to market the material broadly in the USA to other dental and medical device companies.

Four Days Of REM Sleep Deprivation Contributes To A Reduction Of Cell Proliferation In Rats
Four days' exposure to a REM sleep deprivation procedure reduces cell proliferation in the part of the forebrain that contributes to long-term memory of rats. The study, authored by Dennis McGinty, PhD, of the V.A. Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, focused on male Sprague-Dawley rats. REM sleep deprivation was achieved by a brief treadmill movement initiated by automatic online detection of REM sleep.

Bed Bugs
Title: Bed Bugs
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 3/27/2006
Last Editorial Review: 1/17/2008

Smokers Sleep Less Soundly
They're 4 times more likely than nonsmokers to report lack of restful slumber, study says