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A New Theory Of Sleep Disruption And Dissociation – Fragmented Sleep, Fragmented Mind
Scientific research has shed new light on dissociative symptoms and dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This condition seems to arise most often when a vulnerable person meets a therapist with a suggestive line of questioning or encounters sensationalized media portrayals of dissociation…
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No commentsHow Much Do Children Sleep?- Is It Ever Enough?
In a recent study published online in Pediatrics, Australian researchers state that although many people believe children today are not getting the adequate amount of sleep, this is not a new development. For decades, babies upon babies have not been getting the recommended amount of shut-eye, or so some people think…
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No commentsLorediplon Shows Promise In Insomnia Phase I Study
The phase I clinical trial of Lorediplon, a drug for the treatment of insomnia, has been successfully completed with a best-in-class efficacy profile in terms of maintaining sleep and sleep quality compared with market leader zolpidem…
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No commentsStudy Suggest 7 Hours’ Sleep Best For High School Students
Whether or not you know any high school students that actually get nine hours of sleep each night, that’s what federal guidelines currently prescribe. A new Brigham Young University study found that 16-18 year olds perform better academically when they shave about two hours off that recommendation. “We’re not talking about sleep deprivation,” says study author Eric Eide…
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No commentsKids With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Benefit From Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
A new study published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, shows that treating childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy improves several significant neurobehavioral outcomes. Leading researcher Carole L…
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No commentsChildren With Sleep Apnea Benefit From PAP, With Improvements In Sleep, Attention, Quality Of Life
Children and adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea had substantial improvements in attention, anxiety and quality of life after treatment with positive airway pressure (PAP) – a nighttime therapy in which a machine delivers a stream of air through a mask into the nose. “The benefits occurred even when children didn’t fully adhere to the treatment,” said study leader Carole L. Marcus, M.D…
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No commentsStudy Reveals Molecular Path From Internal Clock To Cells Controlling Rest And Activity
The molecular pathway that carries time-of-day signals from the body’s internal clock to ultimately guide daily behavior is like a black box, says Amita Sehgal, PhD, the John Herr Musser Professor of Neuroscience and Co-Director, Comprehensive Neuroscience Center, at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania…
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No commentsMerck 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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No commentsIn 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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No commentsLink 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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