Search results for "Insomnia"
ACP offers new Patient FACTS for Zika, antibiotic resistance, insomnia
New fact sheets aim to facilitate communication by providing information about common health conditions and offering questions patients may want to ask their health care professionals.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/23/6.htm
23 Aug 2016
New COPD treatment, warnings on insomnia and migraine drugs
This regulatory update covers approval of a combined long-term maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, warnings against driving after taking insomnia drugs and on use of migraine drugs in pregnant women, and more.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/07/fda.htm
1 Jul 2013
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics provide slight benefit in insomnia
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics help adults with insomnia fall asleep slightly sooner, a new meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/4.htm
8 Jan 2013
Be wary of benzodiazepines' side effects
Alternative strategies are increasingly recommended when managing conditions like insomnia and anxiety in elderly patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/02/be-wary-of-benzodiazepines-side-effects.htm
1 Feb 2022
Cognitive behavioral therapy may work for chronic insomnia
Behavioral treatments are likely to be associated with fewer adverse effects.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/06/09/1.htm
9 Jun 2015
A living guideline for depression treatment
ACP recommends choosing between a second-generation antidepressant or cognitive behavioral therapy for adults in the acute phase of moderate to severe major depressive disorder.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/a-living-guideline-for-depression-treatment.htm
1 Jun 2023
Cytisinicline shows promise for smoking cessation in industry-funded trial
In a phase 3 randomized controlled trial, both six- and 12-week courses of cytisinicline, an investigational drug, led to higher rates of continuous smoking abstinence compared with placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/1.htm
18 Jul 2023
New blood donor recs; menopause drug approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/new-blood-donor-recs-menopause-drug-approved.htm
1 Jul 2023
Multiple agents effective for excessive daytime sleepiness but may be discontinued due to side effects, review finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 trials found that solriamfetol, armodafinil-modafinil, and pitolisant were associated with reduced daytime sleepiness but also with headache, insomnia, and anxiety in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/1.htm
9 May 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jun 2023