Cephalon Response To JAMA Article "The Effects Of Modafinil On Dopamine And Dopamine Transporters In The Male Human Brain"

Cephalon Response To JAMA Article "The Effects Of Modafinil On Dopamine And Dopamine Transporters In The Male Human Brain"
The findings outlined in the JAMA article "The Effects of Modafinil on Dopamine and Dopamine Transporters in the Male Human Brain" are consistent with what we already know about PROVIGIL (modafinil) Tablets [C-IV]. PROVIGIL is classified as a schedule IV medication by the DEA, which means it has some potential for abuse and dependence.

S.A.D. and Circadian Rhythms
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”   - Anne Bradstreet, British poet   It’s that time of the year again.  Especially for those of us not fortunate enough to live in warmer climes- the winter is coming.  As we all know, along with the season comes shorter days and longer nights.  Some of us may...

Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off.   Mild symptoms of RLS occur in 5-15% of the general population, which makes it the second or third most common sleep disorder.  Of these cases, only about 2-3% are considered clinically severe enough to require treatment.  It appears to occur more commonly in females and can even affect children.  Due...

Body Clocks Take A Hit This Weekend With Daylight-Saving Time
Tick Tock. It's that time of year. Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday. Officially, it's when clocks indeed spring forward, converting CST (Central Standard Time) into CDT (Central Daylight Time). With it comes the delightful delusion that each day offers an extra hour of sunlight, a chance to get home and get a few things done before the sun sets. "It sounds good, but it is really hard on children," said Richard Castriotta, M.D.

Married Couples Needed For Pitt Sleep Research Study
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is conducting a research study to examine the role sleep plays in the functioning of married couples and their risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Given that spouses are the primary sources of both support and conflict for most adults, the marital relationship offers a critical window for understanding how the ups and downs of these relationships can influence sleep and cardiovascular health.