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Transcept initiates enrollment in TO-2061 Phase 2 study for treatment resistant obsessive compulsive disorder

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the first patient has been enrolled in a Phase 2 clinical study to evaluate TO-2061 as an adjunctive treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in patients who have responded inadequately to currently approved treatments. OCD affects 1 to 2 percent of the United States adult population and can significantly impair the lives of patients and their families.

14 Mar 2011

Acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes: Study

According to a new study, women who suffer from hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may be able to find relief through acupuncture. These symptoms plague menopausal women and usual therapy for it is hormone replacement therapy but that has its own problems including an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and breast cancer.

12 Mar 2011

Ohio officials seek federal permission for use of propoxur to halt bedbug infestations

Mom's comforting tuck-them-in-words - "Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite"- is becoming an impossible dream for millions of people as the world experiences a resurgence of an ancient scourge that is fostering human misery, financial burdens and the risk of exposure to potentially toxic materials. That's the message from the cover story of the current edition of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS' weekly newsmagazine.

10 Mar 2011

Health Dialog unveils new Shared Decision Making program for insomnia patients

Health Dialog unveiled today a new Shared Decision Making program titled "Sleeping Better: Help for Long-Term Insomnia," to give patients information they need to make informed treatment decisions for this condition.

10 Mar 2011

Camp STAR to offer evidence-based therapy for children with ADHD

Camp STAR, the Chicago area's only summer camp offering evidence-based therapy for children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other behavioral, emotional and social difficulties, begins its fourth season in June.

9 Mar 2011

Brain's learning capacity recharges during light, dreamless slumber

Scientists have long puzzled over the many hours we spend in light, dreamless slumber. But a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests we're busy recharging our brain's learning capacity during this traditionally undervalued phase of sleep, which can take up half the night.

9 Mar 2011

First Edition: March 8, 2011

In today's headlines, news about ongoing budget discussions and how issues like Medicare spending and the health law fit into them as well as reports about the growing interest in replacing the current chief of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

8 Mar 2011

Study shows that satisfaction of older parents rise with more number of children

The satisfaction of young parents decreases with their number of children, while older parents are happier than their childless peers.

8 Mar 2011

First POSE procedure using USGI's Incisionless Operating Platform performed at Ospedale All'Angelo

USGI Medical, Inc. announced that a prominent surgeon in Italy performed the first POSE procedure on patients for weight loss.

8 Mar 2011

New study: Circadian system may contribute to daily pattern of vasovagal syncope

Fainting, or syncope, is quite common. About 50% of people will experience fainting at some point during their lifetime. The most common type of fainting is vasovagal syncope that is caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain.

8 Mar 2011

FDA clears Breathe BT-V2S ventilator for COPD disease management

Breathe Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of innovative technology solutions for people with respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, announced today that it has received FDA clearance for use of the Breathe Technologies BT-V2S ventilator in the home setting.

8 Mar 2011

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

The 2011 Sleep in America- poll released today by the National Sleep Foundation finds pervasive use of communications technology in the hour before bed. It also finds that a significant number of Americans aren't getting the sleep they say they need and are searching for ways to cope.

7 Mar 2011

NSBRI selects Brigham researcher for postdoctoral fellowship

Christopher J. Morris, PhD, of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is one of four scientists selected by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute for a postdoctoral fellowship.

4 Mar 2011

Study: Job satisfaction affects quality of sleep

The employed and self-employed enjoy much better sleep than those out of work, according to Understanding Society, the world's largest longitudinal household study.

4 Mar 2011

ATS releases new report recommending research priorities in OSA treatment

The American Thoracic Society has released a new official report recommending research priorities in incorporating ambulatory management of adults with obstructive sleep apnea into healthcare systems.

4 Mar 2011

New study: Depression and anxiety may influence physical symptoms

Researchers have for decades hypothesized that negative emotions lead to inflated reports of common physical symptoms, like headaches or an upset stomach. But a new University of Iowa study suggests that two negative emotions -- depression and anxiety -- influence symptom reporting in different ways.

4 Mar 2011

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Latest Sleep News and Research

Transcept initiates enrollment in TO-2061 Phase 2 study for treatment resistant obsessive compulsive disorder

Acupuncture for menopausal hot flashes: Study

Ohio officials seek federal permission for use of propoxur to halt bedbug infestations

Health Dialog unveils new Shared Decision Making program for insomnia patients

Camp STAR to offer evidence-based therapy for children with ADHD

Brain's learning capacity recharges during light, dreamless slumber

First Edition: March 8, 2011

Study shows that satisfaction of older parents rise with more number of children

First POSE procedure using USGI's Incisionless Operating Platform performed at Ospedale All'Angelo

New study: Circadian system may contribute to daily pattern of vasovagal syncope

FDA clears Breathe BT-V2S ventilator for COPD disease management

Poll explores link between Americans' use of communication technologies and sleep habits

NSBRI selects Brigham researcher for postdoctoral fellowship

Study: Job satisfaction affects quality of sleep

ATS releases new report recommending research priorities in OSA treatment

New study: Depression and anxiety may influence physical symptoms

Special issue highlights need for specialist evaluation, conservative treatment of infants with DP

Endo's FORTESTA Gel for treatment of 'Low T' in males is now available in pharmacies

Ventus Medical's Provent Sleep Apnea Therapy granted CE Mark

Depomed completes patient enrollment in Breeze 3 Serada Phase 3 trial to treat menopausal hot flashes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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