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Neurogen Announces Suspension Of Insomnia Study With Adipiplon Source: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today [2008.07.15] Neurogen Corporation (Nasdaq: NRGN) announced that, as planned, it commenced a Phase 2/3 clinical trial in chronic insomnia patients with the Company's insomnia agent, adipiplon and that, based upon reports from initial dosing of a higher than anticipated rate of unwanted next day effects, the Company has suspended dosing in the study. Neurogen believes that the bilayer tablet formulation of adipiplon being used in the study may not be performing as expected.
Survey Shows Knee And Lower Back Pain Contribute To Insomnia, Weight Gain, Money Loss And More Source: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today [2008.06.27] What's the biggest pain in your life? Credit card debt? High gas prices? While these problems are extremely bothersome, a new survey from the makers of DR. SCHOLL'S® reveals that the physical pain suffered by people with knee and lower back pain is also at the top of the list. The survey shows that knee and lower back pain pervade many aspects of respondents' lives - and that's only the beginning of the story.
Phase III Data Show Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Tasimelteon (VEC-162) Significantly Improves Sleep In Patients With Chronic Insomnia Source: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today [2008.06.27] Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA) (Vanda) announced positive top-line results from a Phase III trial showing that its investigational drug candidate, tasimelteon (VEC-162), a novel melatonin agonist, met the primary endpoint of the trial and significantly improved sleep in adult patients with chronic insomnia.
Insomnia Linked To High Blood Pressure Source: Hypertension News From Medical News Today [2008.06.21] Insomniacs who sleep fewer than five hours a night are five times more likely to suffer hypertension than people who sleep well, according to a major study that highlights the growing concerns over links between sleep problems and serious illness.
Insomniac Workers "Sleep On The Job" For 2.5 Weeks A Year Source: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today [2008.06.21] The average company loses the equivalent of 2.5 weeks of paid work from everyone it employs due to the effects of insomnia and sleep loss, a study suggests. Researchers from Tufts New England Medical Centre in Boston and the private research company Alertness Solutions looked at the link between sleep problems and productivity in workers from four separate US companies including an airline, a pharmaceutical company, a manufacturer and a law firm.
One Person In Four Wakes Every Night Due To Insomnia Source: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News From Medical News Today [2008.06.21] Nearly a quarter of the population suffers nocturnal awakenings or "middle of the night insomnia", on a daily basis, according to major study. The survey of nearly 9,000 people also suggests that one person in three wakes in the middle of the night at least three times a week. Lead investigator Dr Maurice Ohayon of Stanford University's Sleep Epidemiology Research Centre, described the prevalence of night-time awakenings revealed by the research as "incredible".
The Sleep Quality Of Insomnia Patients Can Be Improved By Moderate Exercise Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.06.13] An acute session of moderate aerobic exercise, but not heavy aerobic or moderate strength exercises, can reduce the anxiety state and improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients, according to a research abstract presented at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS). The study, authored by Giselle S.
Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children Source: MedicineNet Suicide Specialty [2008.06.13] Title: Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children Category: Health News Created: 6/13/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/13/2008
Ten Tips to Avoid Insomnia and Get a Good Night's Sleep Source: MedicineNet Sleep Aids And Stimulants Specialty [2008.06.05] Title: Ten Tips to Avoid Insomnia and Get a Good Night's Sleep Category: Doctor's Views Created: 6/14/2005 Last Editorial Review: 6/5/2008
Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults Source: MedicineNet Sleep Aids And Stimulants Specialty [2008.04.03] Title: Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults Category: Health News Created: 4/3/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/3/2008
The Secret Causes of Insomnia: What Every Woman Should Know About Sleep Problems Source: MedicineNet Restless Leg Syndrome Specialty [2008.02.20] Title: The Secret Causes of Insomnia: What Every Woman Should Know About Sleep Problems Category: Health News Created: 2/20/2008 Last Editorial Review: 2/20/2008
Insomnia Treatment: Sleep Aids and Stimulants Source: MedicineNet Narcolepsy Specialty [2007.11.19] Title: Insomnia Treatment: Sleep Aids and Stimulants Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 9/24/1999 7:06:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2007
Insomnia Symptoms and Causes Source: MedicineNet Sleep Aids And Stimulants Specialty [2007.04.02] Title: Insomnia Symptoms and Causes Category: Health Facts Created: 4/2/2007 Last Editorial Review: 4/2/2007
Tiagabine May Be Useful Insomnia Treatment for Adults Source: Medscape Pharmacotherapy Headlines [2004.06.11] In a preliminary study, moderate doses of this anticonvulsant drug reduced waking after sleep onset and enhanced deep sleep stages in adults with primary insomnia. Medscape Medical News
Insomnia, transient Source: MedicineNet Jet Lag Specialty [2003.03.01] Title: Insomnia, transient Category: Medical Dictionary Created: 3/1/2003 2:54:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/1/2003
Insomnia, intermittent Source: MedicineNet Jet Lag Specialty [2003.03.01] Title: Insomnia, intermittent Category: Medical Dictionary Created: 3/1/2003 2:54:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/1/2003
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