Phenotype-guided pharmacologic management of postoperative sleep disturbance in breast cancer patients may improve outcomes
Tailored Medication Options for Sleep Issues After Breast Surgery
This narrative review explores the pharmacological management of postoperative sleep disturbance (PSD) in breast cancer patients following s…
Newer strategies suggest matching specific medications to the type of sleep issues patients face after breast cancer surgery.
Gabapentinoid use is associated with modestly higher odds of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Reviewing the Link Between Gabapentin Use and Risk of Developing Dementia
This meta-analysis of 325,245 individuals found that gabapentinoid use was associated with modestly higher odds of Alzheimer's disease and r…
A large review looked at how gabapentin and pregabalin affect brain health. Some findings suggest a possible link to dementia.
Meta-analysis finds pharmacologic therapies improve RLS in hemodialysis patients
Medications help restless legs in dialysis patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on pharmacologic therapies for restless legs syndrome in adults undergoing mai…
A review of studies shows certain medicines can ease restless legs and improve sleep for people on dialysis. Some options work better than o…