Managing Controlled Substances in Everyday Prescribing
The landscape of prescribing practices is constantly evolving, and clinicians must stay informed to ensure responsible prescribing of controlled substances.
Sleep Medicine
FDA Puts Tough Warning Label on Ambien, Lunesta, Other Sleep Aids
Move spurred by 66 cases of ‘complex sleep behaviors’ after taking the insomnia medications.
The Impact of Exercise on Sleep
Even short amounts of time spent participating in low-impact physical activity have been shown to improve sleep.
The Role of Sleep in Daily Effectiveness
Although the volume of articles on sleep medicine has increased in medical journals and consumer publications, patients still fail to recognize the importance of sleep on overall health and wellness.
Nursing Intervention Promotes Better Sleep for Inpatients
Nighttime room entries reduced in unit where nurses received coaching, integrated SIESTA.
Symptom Management for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is one of the most difficult sleep disorders to manage.
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: A Clinical Challenge
REM sleep behavior disorder is commonly seen in older men, and symptoms include violent muscle movements or fighting during the night.
Assessing the Risks of Using Alcohol as a Sleep Aid
Discussing alcohol use with patients is important as alcohol consumption before bedtime is shown to negatively affect patient sleeping patterns.
Might Coffee Be Causing Your Poor Sleep?
Although the beneficial effects of drinking coffee include increased mental alertness, stamina, muscle recovery, and wakefulness, unwanted effects can include restlessness, palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, tremors, and increased urine output.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Asthma: Gaining Control by Losing Weight
Poor control of asthma and obstructive sleep apnea can feed off one another, according to Michelle Zeidler, MD, pulmonologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, and director of the UCLA Sleep Fellowship Program.
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