Sleeping Disorders in the News
02/07/2012
Merck Has Positive Results With New Insomnia Drug
Merck has announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of its insomnia drug. It's a key player in the companies up and coming products, especially considering the loss of patent protection on its top drugs for asthma and allergys...
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02/04/2012
In Preadolescence, Sleep Deprivation Tied To Increased Nighttime Urination
Nighttime visits to the bathroom are generally associated with being pregnant or having an enlarged prostate, but the problem can affect youngsters, too. A new study sheds light on why some children may need to urinate more often during the rest cycle...
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02/03/2012
Link Between Sleep Apnea And Silent Strokes, Small Lesions In Brain
People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small lesions in the brain, according to a small study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012. "We found a surprisingly high frequency of sleep apnea in patients with stroke that underlines its clinical relevance as a stroke risk factor," said Jessica Kepplinger, M.D...
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01/30/2012
New Genetic Study Links Body Clock Receptor To Diabetes
A study published in Nature Genetics has found new evidence for a link between the body clock hormone melatonin and type 2 diabetes. The study found that people who carry rare genetic mutations in the receptor for melatonin have a much higher risk of type 2 diabetes...
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01/23/2012
Insomnia - Early Diagnosis Plus Treatment Helps Prevent Complications
Even though insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, it is often left unrecognized and untreated, despite advances in diagnosis and management. The risk of developing other illnesses, such as diabetes, depression, hypertension, and possibly even death in older adults increases if insomnia is left untreated...
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Sleep Apnea Remedies
Sufferers around the globe will be happy to hear that there are sleep apnea remedies that will enable you to regain control over your life. And, it is thanks to these sleep apnea remedies that you will never have to lose another...more info on Sleep Apnea
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