Grandparents, older adults encouraged to seek help for a sleep disorder
...out older persons and sleep: The effects of insomnia are different in older and younger people. While associations between insomnia and separated, divorced or widowed marital status were strongest in younger age groups, longer bouts...New survey uncovers how insomnia affects job performance and safety
... knowledge, this is the first study looking at how insomnia in healthcare professionals affects their job performance. The findings revealed that insomnia is attributed to a significant increase in medication dispensing errors, charting deviations from st...Catastrophic events can affect a person's sleep
...ows an increase in the number of male patients and insomnia complaints after Hurricane Katrina, despite an overall decrease in initial sleep medicine evaluations. This increase might be a result of existential concerns raised by the evacuee situation," said Sharon. "The task of debris cleaning in a polluted...Wide range of sleep-related disorders associated with abnormal sexual behaviors, experiences
...exual arousal and behaviors B. Severe chronic insomnia 1. Increased libido, genital arousal, compulsive sexual behaviors C. Restless legs syndrome 1. Masturbation, rhythmic pelvic/coital-like movements IV. Special Clinical Considerations A. Narcolepsy 1. Compelling sexual hypnagog...Efficacy and safety of Aripiprazole as adjunctive therapy in major depressive disorder
...bo) were akathisia (23.1 percent vs. 4.5 percent), insomnia (7.7 percent vs. 2.3 percent), restlessness (14.3 percent vs. 3.4 percent), upper respiratory tract infection (8.2 percent vs. 4 percent), and blurred vision (6.6 percent vs. 1.7 percent)....News from American Psychiatric Association 2007 Annual Meeting
...tal of 33 adults age 65 or older who suffered from insomnia at least three nights per week for over three mont...n is a safe option for older adults suffering from insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep onset," said Zammit. "The trial will also help physicians be...Mild head injuries increase risk of sleep disorders
... Sheba Medical Center in Israel with complaints of insomnia after mild traumatic brain injury. Those suspected of having a circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) (i.e. problems with the timing of sleep) underwent scans, sleep studies, and had their oral temperature and saliva melatonin measured. The study ...Actigraphy is a useful way to assess and manage sleep disorders
...with obstructive sleep apnea. In patients with insomnia and hypersomnia, there is evidence to support the use of actigraphy in the characterization of circadian rhythms and sleep patterns and disturbances. In assessing response to therapy, actigraphy has proven useful as an outcome measure in patients wi...American College of Physicians releases new patient education resources
...o help people improve their sleep by understanding insomnia and its causes, providing tips for sleeping better, and working with their doctor and exploring treatment choices. The restful sleep guidebook includes a workbook section that provides suggested questions to ask a doctor and a chart to record sleep...Doctors neglect insomnia in older patients
...ing at about age 40 -- are natural as we age. But insomnia is not. One recent study showed that among older people with exceptionally good health, only about 1 percent had sleep difficulties. "Now, a lot of studies show that not getting enough sleep can lower your metabolic function, be associated with ca...Journal Sleep: Link between insomnia and hypersomnia, depression in children
...t had sleep disturbance, of which 53.5 percent had insomnia alone, nine percent had hypersomnia alone and 10.1...t across sleep-disturbed children, those with both insomnia and hypersomnia had a longer history of illness, were more severely depressed and were more likely t...AASM position statement: Treating insomnia with over-the-counter sleep aids, herbal supplements
...about sleep. The primary forms of treatment for insomnia are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and prescri...ent of people with daytime problems resulting from insomnia take an OTC medication to help them sleep.(2) Areas of Concern More research is needed to determ...Sleep problems -- real and perceived -- get in the way of alcoholism recovery
...in. Now, a new study gives further evidence that insomnia and other sleep woes may actually get in the way o...on and alcohol relapse among 18 men and women with insomnia who were in the early stages of alcohol recovery. The authors say their results show how importan...Recovering alcoholics with poor sleep perceptions will likely relapse
...oy and her colleagues examined 18 individuals with insomnia (9 males, 9 females) who were also in early recove... "[Previous] studies show that nonalcoholics with insomnia actually think they are sleeping worse than they are, so they may be more likely to seek appropriate...Effects of new sleep medication appear unlikely to have potential for abuse or cognitive impairment
...on may be particularly useful for the treatment of insomnia in individuals with histories of substance abuse, in older subjects (who are especially susceptible to the impairing effects of benzodiazepine receptor agonists), and in persons requiring minimal interference with arousal response (e.g., on-call work...New study in JCSM shows effective treatment for elderly insomniacs
Brief behavioral treatment for insomnia (BBTI) appears to be a promising intervention for ...ious studies that have shown that brief behavioral insomnia interventions can be efficacious and remain efficacious in older adults who present with the typical...About 5 percent of adults with insomnia use alternative therapies
...e complementary and alternative therapies to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping, according to the results of a...ered one question about whether they regularly had insomnia or trouble sleeping in the past 12 months and completed a 10-minute supplemental survey on the use o...Editorial: Incorporate sleep evaluation into routine medical care
... limited sleep, as well as sleep disorders such as insomnia and restless legs syndrome, can negatively affect overall health--a connection emphasized by the increasing legitimacy of sleep medicine as a specialty. In addition, medications used to treat a number of physical and psychiatric disorders can affect...Over 1.6 million Americans use CAM for insomnia or trouble sleeping
...plementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping* according to scientists at th...al conditions for which CAM may be used, including insomnia or trouble sleeping. Survey results show that over 17 percent of adults reported trouble sleeping or...U of M professor explores spooning, snoring and sheet stealing
...r the other. "For example," Rosenblatt said, " his insomnia can wreck her sleep." Snoring is a common issue for couples and each couple finds their own ways to resolve the difficulty. For some, it involves a simple nudge and for others, it was more extreme like the couple sleeping on separate floors, he sa...