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Medications

Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata: What are the 'Z meds' for sleep?

Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata: Millions of bleary-eyed Americans turn to this class of so-called "Z-drugs" to get restful sleep.

Mar 8, 2024

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A cost-effective solution to monitoring and diagnosing sleeping disorders

The development of cost-effective 'smartwatch' software could have dramatic implications for patients with sleeping disorders. By enabling medical staff to more accurately monitor sleeping patterns - and therefore diagnose ...

Aug 15, 2013

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Researchers find sleep beliefs vary along racial lines in Philadelphia

When it comes to sleep, Penn Medicine researchers are finding out that some things really are black and white. A new study focusing on the sleep beliefs and behaviors of older women in the Philadelphia area found that older ...

Aug 13, 2013

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Dane cleared of crimes, said to have 'sexsomnia'

(AP)—A Danish man has been acquitted of molesting two 17-year-old girls after he was found to suffer from a rare sleep disorder known as "sexsomnia."

Apr 10, 2013

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Helping older adults discontinue using sedatives

Older adults, especially those who are admitted to hospitals, are at risk for potentially dangerous side effects if they are taking multiple medicines. Taking several medications at the same time is called polypharmacy. Of ...

Mar 23, 2018

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