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FDA to Review Lemborexant NDA for Treatment of Insomnia

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Da Hee Han, PharmD

Eisai and Imbrium Therapeutics announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for lemborexant, an investigational insomnia treatment.

Association Between PTSD, Pain Intensity Mediated by Sleep Quality in Pediatric Patients

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Brandon May

For pediatric patients with chronic pain, PTSD symptoms may be linked with higher levels of pain intensity.

Fatigue, Insomnia in Women With Cervical Cancer

Many cervical cancer survivors experience fatigue, insomnia, and hot flashes years later.

Insomnia Treatments Often Rely on Same Medication

Doctors who prescribed a particular insomnia medication in the past were 3 times as likely to continue prescribing the same drug.

Insomnia Associated With Increased Risk of Depression in Meta-Analysis

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Tara Haelle, MS

Overall, 26 of the 34 studies suggested a positive relationship between insomnia and depression.

Effect of Surgical Menopause on Insomnia Symptoms

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Lauren Biscaldi Editor

After 10 years follow-up, researchers found that women who experienced surgical menopause were more likely to suffer worse insomnia symptoms.

ACP Recommends CBT Treatment for Chronic Insomnia Disorder

American College of Physician researchers have released 2 recommendations for treatment of chronic insomnia disorder.

Young Adults with Sleep Problems May Have Higher Risk of Chronic Pain

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DaHee Han, PharmD

Young adults with sleep problems may be at higher risk for developing chronic pain or worsening pain severity.

Clonazepam Fails as Sleep Disorder Treatment

By

Alicia Ciccone, Digital Content Editor

Researchers suggest that there are more effective or adjunctive interventions to resolve symptoms of RBD.

Lead Exposure Contributes to Sleep Problems in Children

Children who had high blood lead levels reported insomnia and use of sleeping pills much higher than those with low lead levels.