Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Study Links Increased Risk Of Suicidal Behaviour In Adults To Sleep Problems

Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may face an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, new research indicates. In a study to be presented on April 1, 2009 at the World Psychiatric Association international congress "Treatments in Psychiatry," scientists found that the more types of sleep disturbances people had, the more likely they were to have thoughts of killing themselves, engage in planning a suicidal act or make a suicide attempt. More at...

A study in the April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to assess the effectiveness of treating sleep disorders in adults with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Results indicate that treatment may result in the objective resolution of the sleep disorder without improvements in daytime sleepiness or neuropsychological function. More at...

A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move your legs. The research is published in the April 7, 2009, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. More at...

Successful and seamless completion of clinical trial enrollment requires careful forecasting of screened to randomized patients, market research, an effective recruitment strategy, and project management guided by real time metrics. MediciGlobal's President and CEO Liz Moench notes: "This is achievable when clinical trial sites are engaged and motivated to meet timelines. More at...

The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say. More at...

Title: Sleep May Be Cause, Not Consequence, of Cancer Issues
Category: Health News
Created: 4/16/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/16/2009 More at...