Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Title: Need a Walking Partner? Try a Dog
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009
Diagnosing Restless Leg Syndrome
You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about, specifically about this disorder. We are going to start covering the topic of restless legs syndrome (RLS). (By the way, disease mongering is when someone with a financial interest in a disease, like a pharmaceutical company with an effective medicine, publicizes a disorder with the sole...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
Relieving Those Restless Legs
Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless legs syndrome in the past two blogs, now let’s talk about how RLS is diagnosed. Due to the unusual sensations that patients with RLS complain of, it is sometimes difficult for a healthcare provider to determine if these complaints are actually related to RLS. Contrary to popular...
Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
Title: Lack of Good Sleep Might Be Deadly
Category: Health News
Created: 6/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/12/2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Obama may limit medical malpractice lawsuits
Obama may limit medical malpractice lawsuits
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
Secondary Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience short-term insomnia from time to time, but when insomnia lasts for more than several weeks, it is considered chronic and should be evaluated by a physician. Insomnia used to be classified by sleep specialists as either primary or secondary insomnia. Secondary insomnia was insomnia that was due to an...
Study: Too few women in clinical trials
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
Health Insurance 101: Advice for the recent grad
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
Hauser case brings up issue of parents' rights
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
Mother's depression affects infant's sleep: study
But the new study also suggests that infants' sleep disturbances are reversible with behavioral, environmental changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
Secondary Causes of Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of unrestorative/unrefreshing sleep. Most people experience short-term insomnia from time to time, but when insomnia lasts for more than several weeks, it is considered chronic and should be evaluated by a physician. Insomnia used to be classified by sleep specialists as either primary or secondary insomnia. Secondary insomnia was insomnia that was due to an...
Study: Too few women in clinical trials
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
Health Insurance 101: Advice for the recent grad
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
Hauser case brings up issue of parents' rights
Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?
Mother's depression affects infant's sleep: study
But the new study also suggests that infants' sleep disturbances are reversible with behavioral, environmental changes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for most cases of primary insomnia, and for selected cases of secondary insomnia. There are a variety of behavioral and psychological treatments that comprise CBT-I, including stimulus control therapy, relaxation training, biofeedback, paradoxical intention, sleep restriction therapy, sleep hygiene education, and cognitive therapy. Usually several of these treatments are...
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