N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced it has dosed the first human subject with N6022, a first-in-class inhibitor of s-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR). N6022 is the first GSNOR inhibitor to be administered to human beings... more >>
Health Net Federal Services, LLC, part of the Government Contracts segment of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT), announced it has reached its target enrollment of 1,180 engaged patients in the enhanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management Program established in partnership with the Department of Defense in October 2009... more >>
Promedior, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat fibrotic and inflammatory diseases, announced that it has initiated a Phase 2a clinical study of PRM-151 to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of PRM-151 in preventing post-surgical scarring in glaucoma patients following glaucoma filtration surgery... more >>
Promedior, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies to treat fibrotic and inflammatory diseases, announced the publication of collaborative research in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology entitled, "Serum amyloid P attenuates M2 macrophage activation and protects against fungal spore - induced allergic airway disease... more >>
CVS Caremark and Direct Relief USA have joined forces to offer $5 million in free flu vaccinations to community clinic and health center patients who have no health insurance coverage. CVS Caremark informs that the shots are currently available at all its CVS pharmacies and MinuteClinics throughout the USA... more >>
Infants who received heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination (PCV-7) at 2, 4, and 11 months were more likely than unvaccinated controls to have nasopharyngeal (in the nasal passages and upper part of the throat behind the nose) acquisition of pneumococcal serotype 19A, a leading cause of respiratory pneumococcal disease, according to a study in the September 8 issue of JAMA... more >>
It is fairly easy to avoid surgical complications in children related to anesthesia administration by asking a few simple questions before arriving at the operating table... more >>
Latest reports, up to the end of August place the number of reported whooping cough (pertussis) cases in the state of California at 3,311, a seven-fold increase over the same period in 2009 when the figure reached 501 cases, says the California Department of Public Health. Health authorities estimate a state rate of 9.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants... more >>
He is heading the largest Australian study of asthma genetics - the Australian Asthma Genetics Consortium - which has brought together the top asthma genetics experts from across the country to try to solve the genetic puzzle of asthma. For 1 in 10 Australians, asthma is part of their everyday life... more >>
One of the most severe complications of brain surgery is a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs called a pulmonary embolism. But a Loyola University Health System study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery suggests that screening methods hospitals typically use to access the risk of pulmonary embolisms may fall short... more >>
Millions of patients with advanced disease in palliative care settings receive oxygen therapy to help them breathe more easily. But a new study from Duke University Medical Center says roughly half of them don't benefit from the intervention, and among those who do benefit, it doesn't make a bit of difference whether they get pure oxygen or just plain old room air - both offer equal benefit... more >>
A study published in the journal Science shows how our bodies try to minimise potential 'collateral damage' caused by our immune system when fighting infection. The research may also provide new clues to why cigarette smoke is a significant risk factor for developing diseases of the lung such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema... more >>
In two closely related studies, two teams of Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered the underlying mechanisms that activate a type of immune cell in the skin and other organs. The findings may lead to the development of new therapies to treat inflammation, wounds, asthma, and malignant tumors... more >>
Many youths appear resistant to treatment from the onset of a severe asthmatic condition. Why? Simply put, many have been wrongly diagnosed or caretakers have not followed asthma treatment guidelines properly. There is no one cure-all for this condition that is a chronic, or long-term lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways... more >>
Oregon and Vermont reported the nation's lowest rates of avoidable hospitalizations for asthma in children ages 2 to 17 in 2006, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Oregon reported the lowest rate of potentially avoidable hospitalizations, at 44 per 100,000 children. Vermont followed closely, with 46 admissions of children with asthma... more >>
Patients with asthma who are exposed to violence in their community are at an increased risk for an asthma-related hospitalization and emergency room visits for asthma or any cause, according to new research from the University Of Pennsylvania School of Medicine... more >>
The American Lung Association is offering a free-of-charge, online caregiving coordination service called "My Fighting for Air Community" to support individuals affected by acute and chronic lung diseases... more >>
A study in the US has found a protein that could be a driver of severe asthma. Dr Elaine Vickers, Research Relations Manager at Asthma UK comments: 'Although this research is in its early stages and focuses solely on mouse models, this discovery provides vital new information on the immune system's role in severe asthma, that could one day lead to the creation of new treatments... more >>
Be among the first to hear the latest research from the world's leading allergists presented at the 2010 annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), Nov. 11-16, in Phoenix... more >>
Stromedix, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on innovative therapies for fibrosis and fibrotic organ failure, announced that its lead clinical candidate STX-100 has been granted orphan drug status by the U.S... more >>
Carmen Delgado was driving her asthma-suffering daughter Briana to hospital and crashed her car into another vehicle; police officer Alfonso Mendez told the mother he did not know CPR and could not help - leaving the girl to die. The New York Police Department, whose officers are ALL trained in CPR, has suspended Mendez without pay. The girl's funeral is scheduled for today... more >>
For the nearly 2 million U.S. workers exposed to silica dust each year, a new discovery may help prevent or treat the development of chronic lung diseases related to this exposure... more >>
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced the discovery of a Novel Chemical Entity(NCE) 'GRC 17536'. The new NCE program is targeting TRPA1 receptor antagonists for pain and respiratory disorders... more >>
El Camino Hospital has been selected as one of the first hospitals in Northern California to offer bronchial thermoplasty , a new medical treatment for the most severe cases of asthma... more >>
Scientists have identified a genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease. The study may help in the search for future therapeutic strategies to fight a growing medical problem that currently lacks effective treatments, researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center report in the Aug. 29 Nature Immunology... more >>
Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today
Taking medications to treat insomnia and anxiety increases mortality risk by 36%, according to a study conducted by Genevieve Belleville, a professor at Universite Laval's School of Psychology. The details of this study are published in the latest edition of the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Dr... more >>
The New York State Society of Sleep Medicine (NYSSSM) will hold its first annual meeting and sleep conference, featuring speakers who are nationally recognized experts in clinical sleep medicine, on October 1-2, 2010 in Albany, NY... more >>
NPR: "[A] new study finds that even for infants and preschoolers, a good, long night's sleep may be just as important as diet and physical activity. Over the past three decades, obesity rates have doubled among children age 2 to 5, and tripled among 6- to 11-year-olds... more >>
People who sleep less than six hours a night may be three times more likely to develop a condition which leads to diabetes and heart disease, according to researchers at the University of Warwick... more >>
Young children and infants who do not get enough nighttime sleep have a significantly higher risk of becoming obese later on in life - napping does not reduce the obesity risk significantly, reports a study published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, a JAMA/Archives journal. Over the last 20 years obesity rates in the USA and many other countries has increased dramatically... more >>
GSK initially became aware of possible cases of narcolepsy following vaccination with the adjuvanted H1N1 pandemic vaccine Pandemrix through adverse event reports received by the Swedish Medical Products Agency, and subsequently via media reports in Finland... more >>
Insomnia and other sleep disorders are very common, yet are not generally well understood by doctors and other health care professionals. Now the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has released up-to-the-minute guidelines in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, published by SAGE, to guide psychiatrists and physicians caring for those with sleep problems... more >>
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that teens who slept less than eight hours per weeknight ate higher proportions of fatty foods and snacks than adolescents who slept eight hours or more. The results suggest that short sleep duration may increase obesity risk by causing small changes in eating patterns that cumulatively alter energy balance, especially in girls... more >>
US researchers found that short sleep and insomnia was linked to a four times higher risk of early death in men; they urged public health policy makers to emphasize earlier diagnosis and treament of chronic insomnia... more >>
A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found an elevated risk of death in men with a complaint of chronic insomnia and an objectively measured short sleep duration. The results suggest that public health policy should emphasize the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of chronic insomnia... more >>
Young healthy adults aged between 17 and 24 years who get less than an average of 5 hours' sleep each night have three times the risk of developing a mental illness compared to individuals of the same age who sleep eight to nine hours every night, according to a study carried out by the George Institute on Global Health, published in the medical journal Sleep... more >>
Covidien (NYSE: COV), a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Sleep Therapy continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level products to PH Invest, a privately held company located in Luxembourg. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed... more >>
As anyone who has ever struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. New research in fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged. Scientists at Washington University in St... more >>
All humans are synchronised to the rhythmic light-dark changes that occur on a daily basis. Rhythms in physiological and biochemical processes and behavioural patterns persist in the absence of all external 24-hour signals from the physical environment, with a period that is close to 24 hours... more >>
Despite the fact that an estimated 25 million patients per year in the U.S. undergo surgeries using general anesthesia, scientists have only been able to hypothesize exactly how anesthetics interact with the central nervous system. They previously thought that the processes of "going under" and waking up from anesthesia affected the brain in the same way... more >>
The European Medicines Agency has launched a review of Pandemrix on the request of the European Commission to investigate whether there is a link between cases of narcolepsy and vaccination with Pandemrix. A limited number of cases was reported, all collected through spontaneous reporting systems, mainly in Sweden and Finland... more >>
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA), announced it has initiated a Phase III clinical trial to evaluate tasimelteon in patients with Non-24-Hour Sleep Wake Disorder (N24HSWD), a condition experienced primarily by totally blind individuals that results in abnormal night sleep patterns and chronic daytime sleepiness... more >>
Circadian rhythmicity is regulated by circadian clock genes, and animal studies have shown that chronic drinking can alter expressions in these genes... more >>
The National CFIDS Foundation Inc., of Needham Mass, has announced its formal disease model for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) as well as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). According to the NCF, a subgroup of patients with CFS fit a unique disease profile based on a model for a radioactive toxin... more >>
Researchers have found murine leukemia viruses (MLV) related gene sequences in blood samples collected from patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and some healthy blood donors, according to a study published online by the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Investigators from the U.S... more >>
Researchers funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) have successfully used a drug to reset and restart the natural 24 hour body clock of mice in the lab... more >>
The rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), a leading cause of infant mortality, declined in New Jersey by 45 percent between 2000 and 2006, the most recent year for which final SIDS data are available, report Barbara M... more >>
A sound and restful sleep is fundamental to our health and well-being. Yet for millions of Americans, sleep is regularly interrupted or insufficient... more >>
The worsening severity in sleep-disordered breathing is primarily attributable to increases in obesity, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia... more >>
The ability to remember is not just to glimpse into the past; a sharp memory can help with creativity, productivity and even the ability to imagine the future, according to several psychologists. Sleep, aging and brain chemistry research were all discussed during several presentations on memory at the 118th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association... more >>
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first platelet additive solution (InterSol) for replacing a portion of plasma to store blood platelets for up to five days. more >>
NEW YORK (MedPage Today) -- Cutting out just five cigarettes a day after an acute MI was associated with an 18% decrease in mortality, researchers found. more >>
Researchers in Vietnam have reported a cluster of seven cases of pandemic H1N1 flu that were resistant to the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu). more >>
There's not enough evidence to conclude that the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu) has any benefit for the complications of influenza in otherwise healthy patients, according to a Cochrane review. more >>
Cancer incidence and mortality continue to decline, with the most dramatic decreases in lung, prostate, and colorectal cancers among men, and breast and colorectal cancers in women, according to the latest national report card. more >>
Asthmatic smokers who quit the habit can reverse lung damage that exacerbates their breathing difficulties, regardless of how long and how often they smoked in the past, a new study found. more >>
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Pandemic H1N1 influenza appears to be especially severe in children and young adults with sickle cell disease, a researcher reported here. more >>
A low-calorie diet can reduce the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients and in some cases cure the condition, Swedish researchers said. more >>
Smokers who light up shortly after waking up have greater exposure to nicotine than those who wait until later in the day (MedPage Today) -- regardless of how many cigarettes they smoke, researchers found. more >>
Children exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke are at increased risk for lung cancer later in life (MedPage Today) -- even if they never smoke themseves, researchers said. more >>
Incorporating volumetric data on noncalcified lung nodules from CT scans may improve screening strategies for patients at high risk for lung cancer, data from a large randomized trial suggest. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- At least half of children with severe, apparently treatment-resistant asthma can be successfully managed with conventional treatments using a thorough, multidisciplinary approach, researchers suggested. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Asthma patients need less medication and show reductions in symptoms following allergy desensitization treatment, though local and systemic reactions appear relatively common, an updated Cochrane review found. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Mirroring results in younger children, the use of acetaminophen was associated with asthma in 13- and 14-year-olds, a large cross-sectional study showed. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Results of phase III trials of two approved drugs for hereditary angioedema (HAE) and another in the late-stage pipeline have finally emerged from the gauntlet of peer review. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Social rejection may be bad for your health -- at least that's the implication of a small study linking rejection to increases in inflammatory markers associated with disorders such as asthma, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and depression. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Exposure to wood smoke may increase the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly among current smokers, researchers have found. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) over the weekend face a greater likelihood of dying compared with those admitted on a weekday, a meta-analysis suggested. more >>
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has approved the inhaled corticosteroid/beta2-agonist combination drug mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate dihydrate (DULERA) for the treatment of asthma in patients 12 and older. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with certain gene variant may have an increased risk of severe asthma attacks when exposed to fungus, researchers have found. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Most people getting inpatient care for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are initially treated with high-dose intravenous corticosteroids, clinical guidelines to the contrary, researchers found. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Asthma prevalence, treatment, and outcome differ among black and Hispanic children compared with white children despite universal health coverage, results of a study in military families showed. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Eating a Mediterranean diet -- one high in fruits, fish, and vegetables and low in saturated fat -- is associated with a reduced likelihood of asthma in children, a large observational study reaffirmed. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Initiating antibiotics within two days after patients are hospitalized for exacerbations of acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appears to be associated with improved outcomes, a large retrospective cohort study showed. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had about a 30% reduction in deaths and disease exacerbations when treated with beta-blockers, data from a large cohort study showed. more >>
NEW ORLEANS (MedPage Today) -- Patients with moderate to severe asthma had symptomatic improvement for up to five years after treatment with a devices that uses radiofrequency energy to reduce airway smooth muscle mass, according to results reported here. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Dramatic shifts in the prevalence of overweight and obesity occur between adolescence and young adulthood, a prospective cohort study of Australian youths showed. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- School and day care closures due to the 2009 pandemic of H1N1 flu weren't a big problem for most parents, researchers found. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Fruit and vegetable consumption increased significantly in only one state during 2009, and all 50 states and the District of Columbia continued to fall far short of recommended daily intake, according to a study from the CDC. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- A short course of antibiotics for acute otitis media in children is slightly more likely to fail than a longer course, researchers reported. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Skimping on sleep can increase the risk for common psychological problems such as low mood and anxiety, according to a large prospective study. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Infants receiving a three-dose regimen of heptavalent PCV-7 pneumococcal vaccine were more likely than unvaccinated controls to pick up a nonvaccine pneumococcal strain associated with invasive infection and antibiotic resistance, researchers said. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Adverse health outcomes including cancer and cardiovascular disease can't be blamed on prolonged occupational sitting, at least not until additional clarifying research is done, a systematic review concluded. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Late bedtimes may exact a hefty price by contributing to childhood obesity, results of a prospective longitudinal study showed. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- More than a third of mothers and a fifth of fathers experienced at least one episode of depression in the 12 years after the birth of a child, British researchers found. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Children with HIV who received standard childhood immunizations before starting on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) could benefit from revaccination, a review suggests. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Adults with asthma and those who smoke should receive the 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine to prevent pneumococcal disease, according to new recommendations from the CDC. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- Children with a dry cough at night or wheezing during exercise are at elevated risk of respiratory adverse events during and after general anesthesia, researchers reported. more >>
(MedPage Today) -- At least half of children with severe, apparently treatment-resistant asthma can be successfully managed with conventional treatments using a thorough, multidisciplinary approach, researchers suggested. more >>
This report discusses the first cases of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM-1) in the US, and how it's diagnosed. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Reportmore >>
Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, highlights new concerns about the treatment of resistant infections and reports on a recently discovered NDM-1 gene, a unique mechanism for resistance. The news is not good. Medscape Infectious Diseasesmore >>
Dr. Wylie Burke discusses some of the ethical issues associated with DTC genetic testing, including consent, data sharing, clinical validity, and more. Medscape Genomic Medicinemore >>
A culturally sensitive questionnaire was used to assess risk for type 2 diabetes in Trinidad. The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Diseasemore >>
Wood and other forms of biomass (animal dung, crop residues, etc.) are commonly used as sources of energy in developing countries. Is this the cause for the rising rates of COPD worldwide? CHESTmore >>
It has emerged this week that UK experts recommended the withdrawal of the diabetes drug rosiglitazone from the British market in July, although this recommendation was not made public at the time. Heartwiremore >>
The diets, already gaining popularity in several other types of epilepsy, also appear to be useful in difficult-to-treat absence epilepsy. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
The results are in line with the increased risk of MI seen with NSAIDs and strengthen the need for more careful regulation of these drugs, the study author says. Heartwiremore >>
A U.S. judge refused on Tuesday to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research despite Obama administration warnings it would set back key research and cost more than a thousand jobs. Reuters Health Informationmore >>
Ceftaroline gets a double play as the Anti-Infective Drugs Advisory Committee unanimously recommended its approval for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and complicated skin infections. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
A prospective cohort study shows that variety in fruit and vegetable consumption may decrease lung cancer risk in smokers, independent from the quantity consumed. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
With incidents of workplace violence on the rise, nurses want to know if their employers will support them if they are victims of violence at work. Medscape Nursesmore >>
A study looks at CPR provided by nonhealthcare professionals and whether chest compressions without rescue breathing improves survival in cardiac arrest. Medscape Critical Caremore >>
The U.S. National Institutes of Health said yesterday it would use The U.S. National Institutes of Health said yesterday it would use $10 million from BP to start a multiyear study to look at the potential health effects from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.0 million from BP to start a multiyear study to look at the potential health effects from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Reuters Health Informationmore >>
How dangerous is exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), especially for children and pregnant women? This study explores the issue. Environmental Health Perspectivesmore >>
What are some of the new smokeless tobacco products on the market, and what danger do they potentially pose to young people? The Nation's Healthmore >>
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration becomes the second world agency after Russia to approve oral cladribine for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
The use of spirometry testing, considered key for the diagnosis and management of asthma, is limited among pediatricians and pediatric primary care physicians. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated recommendations for prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease among adults using the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
Compared with unvaccinated control subjects, patients given a 2 + 1-dose 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination schedule had an increase in serotype 19A nasopharyngeal acquisition. Medscape Medical Newsmore >>
Skin patch tests can be used to help drug allergy diagnosis and identify causally relevant drugs, but not consistently across major categories of drugs. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunologymore >>
Kids who spend their earliest years in day care may be at higher risk of eczema than kids cared for at home, according to a new study from Germany. Reuters Health Informationmore >>
A recent cold, a history of wheezing, and exposure to tobacco smoke put children at risk for respiratory complications during and after general anesthesia, according to a prospective cohort study. Reuters Health Informationmore >>
Having any of the four types of chronic insomnia carries an increased risk of death, according to a new abstract (#0607) on display at SLEEP 2010. more >>
The title and description might make your stomach churn. Floppy eyelid syndrome causes your upper eyelids to become rubbery and turn inside-out spontaneously while you sleep. more >>
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found healthy young men tended to take in an extra Big Mac worth of calories after a sleep-deprived night. more >>
CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. more >>
New labelling describes reports of complex sleep-related behaviours that have occurred while patients using sleep aid drugs were not fully awake. more >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride) tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe restless legs syndrome (RLS). more >>
U.S. adults who usually slept less than 6 hours were more likely than adults who slept 7 to 8 hours to be obese, to smoke cigarettes, to have five or more drinks a day, and to be inactive. more >>
New findings from an NHLBI-supported urban community-based study of teens indicate that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome. more >>
Adults who lost weight in a six-month program were able to keep at least some of the weight off for 2.5 years with the help of brief monthly personal counseling. more >>
After a thorough review and discussion of the published scientific evidence, an expert Working Group convened by the IARC Monographs programme has concluded that shiftwork that involves circadian disruption is probably carcinogenic to humans. more >>
The FDA's pediatric program has helped propel more clinical trials to be conducted in children. And more parents may be considering whether to enroll a child in a clinical trial. more >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lyrica (pregabalin), the first drug to treat fibromyalgia, a disorder characterized by pain, fatigue and sleep problems. more >>
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Optimum Health Care SleePlus TCM or BYL SleePlus, because the products contain the undeclared drug clonazepam. more >>
The anticonvulsant medication gabapentin, which is used for certain types of seizures, can be an effective treatment for the pain and other symptoms associated with the common, often hard-to-treat chronic pain disorder, fibromyalgia. more >>
ResMed today announced a worldwide voluntary recall of approximately 300,000 of its early production S8 flow generators used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). more >>
Health Canada is advising consumers not to use a product called Eden Herbal Formulations Serenity Pills II because it contains the undeclared drug estazolam, which can be habit-forming when used for as little as a few months. more >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all manufacturers of sleep disorder drug products strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. more >>
Study finds that black cohosh alone or with other herbs does not reduce menopausal hot flashes. Women using menopausal hormone therapy, however, receive significant relief from their hot flashes and night sweats. more >>
Survey results show that over 17 percent of adults reported trouble sleeping or insomnia in the past 12 months. Of those with insomnia or trouble sleeping, 4.5 percent — more than 1.6 million people — used some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat their condition. more >>
This is among the first studies of humans to examine the effects of ketamine on depression, a debilitating illness that affects 14.8 million people in any given year. more >>
Sleep medications are effective and safe treatments for insomnia when used properly under the supervision of a sleep medicine or primary care physician. more >>
The major financial impact of sleep disorders results from the role they play in motor vehicle accidents, work-related injuries and loss of productivity. more >>
Nighttime exposure to artificial light stimulated the growth of human breast tumors by suppressing the levels of a key hormone called melatonin. The study results might explain why female night shift workers have a higher rate of breast cancer. more >>
Simulated driving produces slower average reaction times, higher self-reported sleepiness scores, and a higher number of inappropriate line crossings than real driving. more >>
Results of a study show an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with idiopathic central sleep apnea in the absence of congestive heart failure. more >>
The reaction times of internal medicine residents who have on-call responsibilities are significantly worse than those of a control group of residents from other specialties who do not take in-house call. more >>
The limited, short-term use of stimulants may benefit sleep-deprived but otherwise healthy adults who must stay awake for an extended period of time. more >>
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, sleep will play an important role in helping people handle the emotional stress and physical exhaustion caused by the storm. more >>
This is the final statement from the independent panel of health professionals and public representatives who participated in the conference from June 13 - 15, 2005. more >>
Results of a study show that a targeted form of cognitive therapy designed to prevent suicide helps reduce the likelihood of repeat suicide attempts. more >>
Children with frequent loud snoring, learning problems, or excessive daytime sleepiness are more likely to have sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). more >>
First-year cadets at the U.S. Military Academy get an average of about five hours of sleep on school nights and about 6.5 hours of sleep on weekends. more >>
Expert panel declares that many of the medications widely used to manage chronic insomnia have not yet been rigorously evaluated for long-term use. more >>
Patients with sleep problems are more likely to be prescribed a drug when they are older, a female, or White, according to a study in the journal Sleep. more >>
Only two nights of bright light therapy exposure can improve the sleep of people with early-morning awakening insomnia, according to a study in the journal Sleep. more >>
Study results show that the steep decline in the adolescent years of the intensity of delta brain waves during slow-wave sleep begins earlier in girls than in boys. more >>
A new mouse study suggests that a brain system that controls the sleep/wake cycle might also play a role in regulating appetite and metabolism. more >>
The impact of sleep deprivation has been well documented in many industries, but two new studies tracking medical interns in the healthcare field provide clear evidence essential to improving patient safety. more >>
Two new studies show that children who have problems breathing during sleep tend to score lower on tests of mental development and intelligence than do other children their age. more >>
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in babies from one month to one year old. Know the facts about SIDS and how to help your baby sleep safely. more >>
Placing infants to sleep on their backs does much more than just reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It also makes them less likely to get fevers, stuffy noses, or ear infections. more >>
Infants who share a bed with other children are at a higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) than are other infants. Sleeping on soft bedding and sleeping on the stomach are also much more dangerous when they are done together. more >>
Sleeping only four to six hours each night can have a serious effect upon your ability to think and act properly. You may not even be aware of how tired you are, thinking that there is nothing wrong. more >>
"Bed Sharing" between parents and their infants appears to be growing in popularity. While the practice has its supporters, it also raises concerns among some doctors. more >>
New research confirms that sleeping on the stomach increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in U.S. children. The study focused primarily on African Americans, a group at roughly twice the risk for SIDS as Caucasians. more >>
Evidence shows that a nap in the middle of the day can reverse "burnout." Some early risers may also miss a late stage of sleep that helps them to learn. more >>
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are much more likely to develop high blood pressure. This puts them at risk of cardiovascular disease. more >>
