FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 3, 2020·3 min readAwakening After a Sleeping PillA patient who suffered brain injury can temporarily walk, talk, and recognize family members thanks to the sleep medication Zolpidem.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 30, 2019·6 min readSleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomniaPeople who suffer from severe insomnia often report having suicidal thoughts. A new study reveals prescribing controlled sleeping medications can help to reduce depression and suicidality in those with chronic sleep problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 30, 2018·4 min readLight Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older AdultsResearchers report increased light pollution resulting from outdoor artificial light exposure is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders and prescription of hypnotic drugs in older people.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 26, 2017·5 min readInsomnia Medication May Wake Some Patients From Vegetative StateZolpidem, a medication commonly prescribed for insomnia, appear to be effective in helping to restore a conscious state in some patients who were in comas or vegetative state.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 18, 2015·8 min readInsomnia Drug Enhances Stroke Recovery in MiceAccording to a new study, the insomnia drug Ambien successfully enhanced recovery time from ischaemic stroke in mice.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2013·3 min readSleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional MemoryResearchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.Read More
