insomnia
Evidence ‘weak’ behind medicinal cannabis for insomnia
Medicinal cannabis showed little to no clinically meaningful improvement in sleep quality and satisfaction, but the quality of evidence is low, new Cochrane review finds The evidence behind medicinal cannabis …
Off-label quetiapine linked to safety concerns
Commonly prescribed medication for insomnia symptoms affects next-day performance in people with OSA, controlled trial finds Low-dose quetiapine in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia reduced OSA severity …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Mirtazapine for chronic insomnia in older adults: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial-the MIRAGE study Mirtazapine promotes sleep by blocking serotonin and …
Insomnia: causes, symptoms and treatment
Pharmacists need to be able to identify common sleep disorders, including insomnia, and provide advice on appropriate forms of treatment. By Dr Louis Roller AM, PhD, MSc, BPharm, BSc, Dip …
Are we taking sleep seriously?
We spend around a third of our lives sleeping—or in some cases attempting to. Surely, this highlights just how crucial sleep is for long-term health, writes Leanne Philpott Sleep problems …
Become a sleep champion
There’s growing awareness of the scale of sleeping issues and the links with a range of health issues. So how can pharmacists position themselves as a source of advice and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Management of insomnia in primary care Insomnia is a common sleep disorder involving difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Inhaled budesonide in the treatment of early COVID-19 (STOIC) A randomised controlled trial (Steroids in COVID-19; STOIC) of inhaled …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for pain relief This overview of systematic reviews concluded that evidence regarding the effectiveness …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Advise non-pharmacological therapy as first line treatment for chronic insomnia Guidelines recommend non-pharmacological approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy, as …
Clinical tips: insomnia
Early intervention by a pharmacist could help with insomnia, writes Carlene McMaugh According to the Sleep Health Foundation[1], approximately 10% of people experience insomnia at any one time, while about …
Aussies in the dark about poor sleep
Most Australians suffer broken sleep – and 62% are ignoring “critical” signs that poor sleep could signify a serious problem, says Amcal The 2019 Sleep Health Survey, conducted by Amcal, …