Narrative review links NRXN1 genetic variations to schizophrenia, autism, and other neuropsychiatric disorders
New research explains how one gene causes many brain disorders
This narrative review examines the association between NRXN1 genetic variations and a spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders including schiz…
A single gene variation may explain why schizophrenia and autism often appear together, offering new hope for understanding these complex br…
Pragmatic approach addresses post-stroke insomnia through objective sleep phenotyping and coordinated management of dominant drivers
Stroke survivors sleep better with this new approach
This narrative review outlines a pragmatic, mechanism-informed strategy for managing post-stroke insomnia. It emphasizes objective sleep phe…
Stroke survivors with insomnia may sleep better when doctors match treatments to the specific cause of their sleep problem.
Perioperative taVNS Reduces Pain and Insomnia After Glaucoma Surgery
Vagus nerve stimulation lowers pain after glaucoma surgery
This randomized trial of 94 patients undergoing glaucoma surgery found that perioperative transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (…
A trial found that vagus nerve stimulation reduced pain and improved sleep for patients having glaucoma surgery under general anesthesia.
Meta-analysis shows benzodiazepine receptor PAMs improve sleep but increase long-term COPD risks in patients with insomnia
New drug improves sleep but raises long-term risks for COPD patients
This meta-analysis evaluates benzodiazepine receptor positive allosteric modulators (PAMs) in COPD patients with comorbid insomnia.
A new drug helps COPD patients sleep better but increases long-term risks like hospital visits and death.
Mixed-methods review highlights delays and pharmacological overreliance in chronic insomnia and GAD management
Why millions wait years before treating sleep and anxiety together
This mixed-methods review synthesizes qualitative data from 29 semi-structured online interviews conducted in the United States involving pa…
New research reveals why millions wait years before getting proper help for sleep and anxiety problems in the United States.
Protocol for Exploratory RCT Testing CBT-I Plus Ayurvedic Therapies for Insomnia in Perimenopausal Women
Sleep better with ancient oil tricks
This exploratory randomized controlled trial protocol outlines a study involving 62 perimenopausal women aged 45–55 years with insomnia.
Many women in their 40s and 50s struggle with sleep right now.
Daridorexant 25 or 50 mg improved sleep parameters in patients with comorbid insomnia disorder and untreated mild obstructive sleep apnoea
New Hope for Sleep Without Risking Breathing
This post hoc subgroup analysis of a Phase 3 randomized clinical trial evaluated daridorexant in patients with comorbid insomnia disorder an…
You lie in bed for hours, wide awake. You’re exhausted—but your mind won’t shut off.
Chronic Insomnia in Hospitalized Adults: Associated Conditions and Metabolic Abnormalities
Elderly women with insomnia often have heart disease, infections, and metabolic issues
This retrospective observational study evaluated 871 hospitalized adults aged 18 to 100 years with chronic insomnia at a single center in Ch…
Hospitalized older women with insomnia frequently face infections, heart disease, and blood sugar problems, a single-center study finds.
Meta-analysis identifies shared genetic loci between cannabis use and sleep disorders
Your Brain on Cannabis and Sleep: The Hidden Link
This meta-analysis of All of Us and UK Biobank cohorts investigated genetic correlations between cannabis use and sleep disorders.
Shared genes link cannabis use and sleep problems like insomnia, revealing why millions self-medicate and pointing to new treatment paths.
Yoga with mindfulness improves sleep, anxiety, and physical function in methamphetamine addicts
Yoga Class Helped People Fight Meth Addiction for 24 Weeks
A 24-week randomized controlled trial in 80 methamphetamine addicts found that a yoga intervention with mindfulness components improved slee…
A 24-week yoga program cut anxiety and sharply improved sleep in meth users, offering a quiet tool to help adults in recovery manage stress …
Ten-week Baduanjin exercise improved sleep and mood in college students with Qi-deficiency constitution
Could a gentle 10-week exercise routine help college students feel less anxious and sleep better?
This small randomized study enrolled 37 college students with Qi-deficiency constitution and sleep problems, assigning 18 to control and 19 …
Many college students struggle with sleep and anxiety, often feeling a sense of low energy or weakness.
Network meta-analysis of acupoint stimulation therapies for primary insomnia in 7,628 patients
Acupuncture for Insomnia: Which Type Works Best?
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated 14 acupoint stimulation therapies for primary insomnia involving 7,628 patients.
A major analysis of nearly 8,000 patients found that combining body acupuncture with electroacupuncture ranked highest for improving insomni…
Questions about Insomnia
Can breathwork reduce stress and anxiety in paramedic students with insomnia?
Yes, a 12-week RCT found that slow diaphragmatic breathwork significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and insomnia in paramedic students.
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