Cancer survivors gain an advantage when treated for sleep problems
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 04, 2020
Sleep problems can persist for years among cancer survivors, exacerbating cancer-related issues such as physical distress, a new study finds.
Suvorexant may help those with Alzheimer’s ease insomnia
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
Sold as Belsomra, the drug improves total sleep time without affecting cognitive or psychomotor functioning, a recent trial shows.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 16, 2020
Sleep aid approved for general population may treat insomnia in Alzheimer’s … Probiotic drink could combat antibiotic resistance, say researchers … Eye movement test confirms loss of inhibition in...
Ambien alternative? FDA approves insomnia drug that improves sleep in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 01, 2020
New insomnia medication lemborexant compared favorably to an extended release form of Ambien in a late-stage clinical trial.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, December 19
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 18, 2019
Sound sleep may counter genetic risk of heart disease and stroke … Healthy diet could save $50 billion in cardiometabolic health care costs … Partnership aims to identify flu vaccines for elderly nursing...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, December 18
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 17, 2019
Simple tool predicts life expectancy after dementia diagnosis … FDA approves first triglyceride drug, a complement to statin therapy … Older women top list of those who take weekly sleep meds … NIH...
New facility lighting products regulate blue light and sleep/wake quality
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2019
A new lighting system allows facility operators to customize blue light exposure to promote better sleep and wakefulness.
Back pain and sleep disturbances see long-lasting benefits from yoga or PT
Nov 20, 2019
A prescription for yoga or physical therapy may have long-lasting benefits for adults who have co-occurring back pain and sleep disturbances.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, November 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 13, 2019
Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older Canadians … More adult Americans having trouble falling, staying asleep … Will ‘smart toilets’ become the next health monitor?
Insomnia symptoms linked to multiple cardiovascular diseases
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 07, 2019
Addressing tenacious cases of insomnia may help residents prevent stroke, heart attack and other cerebral and cardiovascular diseases.