Wuling Capsule for Insomnia in Adults: How Safe and Effective Is It?
In a retrospective, systematic review, researchers assessed the effectiveness and safety profile of Wuling for the treatment of insomnia.
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Narcolepsy, Sodium Intake, and Heart Health: This Expert Explains It All
Richard K. Bogan, MD, discusses the importance of lowering sodium intake and improving heart health for patients with narcolepsy.
Quviviq Now Available for Adults With Insomnia
Daridorexant is a dual orexin receptor antagonist designed to suppress wake drive by blocking the binding of wake-promoting neuropeptides orexin A and orexin B to its receptors.
Efficacy of Different Acupuncture Therapies for Primary Insomnia
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers compared and evaluated the effect differences of multiple acupuncture therapies for patients with primary insomnia.
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Literally Given People Nightmares
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced increased sleep disturbances, and individuals who have been more affected by the pandemic had increased nightmares, prior studies have shown. This is the first study of the oneiric activity of people with COVID-19 and the first comparing their oneiric activity with those of individuals who have not had COVID-19.
Persistent Severe Insomnia Post-TBI Tied to Race, Gender, and Prior TBI
Researchers sought to identify the trajectories of insomnia in the 12 months following incidence of traumatic brain injury.
Depression Plus Sleep Disorder May Triple Heart Disease Risk
Depressive symptoms and sleep disorders, including insomnia, hypersomnia, and disrupted breathing, are considered heart disease risk factors. Other studies have linked sleep disorders and depression. This study analyzes heart disease risk in people with both sleep disorders and depression.
Shift Work Disorder: When and How to Shift Workers’ Gears
Approximately 5% to 10% of shift workers, including many health care professionals, suffer from shift work disorder, a circadian sleep-wake cycle disorder defined by poor quality sleep.
Sleep Deprivation Affects Emotion Regulation, But Not Processing
Study data published in PLoS One describe the potential effects of sleep deprivation on emotion regulation.
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