May 6, 2007

Elderly Encouraged To Take Steps To Improve Their Sleep Habits

“Don’t assume it is just ‘Father Time’”

Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia News Article Date: 01 May 2007 - 10:00 PDT May 1st kicks off Older Americans Month. via Medical News Today


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May 5, 2007

Neurogen loses $19.3M in 1st quarter as expenses rise

“That’s a first for our company”

Neurogen Corp. lost $19.3 million, or 46 cents a share, in the first quarter and company officials predicted Friday that the drug developer will lose more money this year than originally forecast. via New Haven Register


From Insomnia News

When You Use Acupuncture For Insomnia Treatment You Need To Commit The Amount

When you use acupuncture for insomnia treatment you need to commit the amount of sessions indicated by the acupuncturist because even thought acupuncture is not habit forming, it may take a few sessions for the … via Tips and Answers


From Insomnia News

May 4, 2007

Neurocrine Biosciences posts 1Q loss 8:01PM EST

Biotech company Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. posted a first-quarter net loss 2 cents shy of Wall Street’s expectations Thursday, as expenses declined but revenue nearly dried up. via BusinessWeek


From Insomnia News

May 3, 2007

A good night’s sleep with the flip of a switch?

“With a single pulse, we were able to induce a wave that looks identical to the waves the brain makes normally during sleep.”

Interesting new research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine is trying to solve an age old medical enigma: why do we need sleep? Additionally, their work may some day lead to a treatment … via Medgadget


From Insomnia News

May 2, 2007

New ’sleep machine’ could signal the end of insomnia

“We don’t know why, but this was a very good place (in the brain) to evoke big waves that clearly travel through every part of the brain”

Comments For anyone who struggles to get a good night’s sleep, help could soon be at hand. via Daily Mail


From Insomnia News

May 1, 2007

Generic Version of Ambien Approved

“This approval offers Americans more alternatives when choosing their prescription drugs.”

The FDA has approved the first generic versions of Ambien for the short-term treatment of insomnia. via Lockergnome’s Tech News Watch


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