Vanda Preps sNDA for HETLIOZ in Insomnia
Vanda’s trial results of HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) for insomnia suggest that circadian misalignment may be the etiology behind chronic primary insomnia for many patients.
Vanda’s trial results of HETLIOZ (tasimelteon) for insomnia suggest that circadian misalignment may be the etiology behind chronic primary insomnia for many patients.
In clinical studies, DAYVIGO helped some people with insomnia fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer compared to placebo.
“When you are asleep, your brain catches up on tasks it can’t do while you are navigating your day, such as cleaning out waste, saving new information, and filing away memories,” says Randall Wright, MD, a...
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Read MoreSuzanne Bertisch, MD, MPH, offers nighttime—and daytime—suggestions for better sleep in Harvard Health Blog. Put away ALL electronics two hours before bedtime. Put away ALL electronics two hours before bedtime. (Yes, it’s so...
Read MoreTo change your mindset and promote a peaceful perspective, Jennifer Williamson suggests turning to affirmations, according to Psych Central. Maybe something is on your mind. Maybe you’re worried about your workweek. Maybe you...
Read MoreIs your mind rushing and you need to clear your head? Try out putting on these albums to help you fall asleep, says Student Life. “Strange Trails” by Lord Huron “Strange Trails” feels like more than just an album; it feels like...
Read MoreCalming videos and podcasts can trigger what’s called ASMR — a deeply relaxing sensation — in some people. When you listen to someone whispering, or get your hair cut or hear tapping or crinkling sounds, do you feel deeply...
Read MoreThe makers of Sleep Well, which blends milk, honey and valerian root, say it will help you ‘get your 8-a-night,’ according to the Food Network. Lots of people have trouble sleeping, and it can be especially challenging to...
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Read MoreA retrospective chart review links auto-adjusting dual-pressure, auto-bilevel, and adaptive servo-ventilation positive airway pressure device use to large decreases in insomnia severity for patients who believed psychological factors were the root cause of their sleeplessness.
Read MoreA report from The Huffington Post details 2breathe Technologies, a new technology that incorporates a small sensor and a smartphone app to detect breathing and induce sleep.
Read MoreJohn Boekamp, PhD, clinical director of the Pediatric Partial Hospital Program (PPHP) at Bradley Hospital, recently led a study that found sleep difficulties—particularly problems with falling asleep—were very common among...
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