December 31, 2007

Lilly’s dream drug?

“There’s plenty of room for improvement. If Lilly can build a better mousetrap, it could be a big seller for them.”

Turn on your television, and there’s a good chance you’ll see lots of people tossing and turning in bed, unable to get to sleep without a pill. via The Indianapolis Star


From Insomnia News

December 30, 2007

Lilly treatment staring at mushrooming U.S. sleep-disorder market

“I think this could be a very, very important medicine, and thus a very important product for our company.”

Turn on your television, and there’s a good chance you’ll see lots of people tossing and turning in bed, unable to get to sleep without a pill. via IndyStar.com


From Insomnia News

December 20, 2007

Actelion Enters Phase III With Novel Orexin Receptor Antagonist Almorexant

Actelion Ltd announced today that the company has initiated the comprehensive Phase III program RESTORA with its first-in-class orexin receptor antagonist, almorexant. via PrimeNewswire


From Insomnia News

December 18, 2007

Portland Clinic opens sleep center

The Portland Clinic has opened a new sleep center at its 6640 S.W. Redwood Lane medical office in Portland. via Portland Business Journal


From Insomnia News

December 17, 2007

Evidence grows that insomnia runs in families

“There is some evidence from smaller studies, like one that looked at twins, that suggests a genetic factor”

Go to sleep at the same time every night and wake up at the same time each morning. via USA Today


From Insomnia News

December 15, 2007

FDA Knocks Neurocrine a Knuckle Sandwich

In a decision that Neurocrine described as “disturbing,” “totally unanticipated,” and “unprecedented” in a conference call, the FDA decided to issue Neurocrine’s insomnia treatment indiplon a second approvable … via Fool.com


From Insomnia News

December 14, 2007

FDA rejects Neurocrine’s insomnia drug

“Overall, I think the FDA is in a difficult spot with Vioxx and safety issues. But several of their questions didn’t even necessarily focus on safety”

Neurocrine Biosciences said yesterday that its insomnia drug failed to win regulatory approval, sending shares down 50 percent to an eight-year low. via San Diego Union-Tribune


From Insomnia News

Neurocrine Loses Sleep Over Insomnia Drug

“This is the final nail in the coffin toward its development”

Neurocrine scientists will pull all-nighters to gather additional data on its latest insomnia treatment. via Forbes.com


From Insomnia News

December 13, 2007

Glaxo CNS drugs advance but sleep pill put on hold

“It’s actually a single observation in a single species that may very well be species-specific.”

LONDON : GlaxoSmithKline said on Thursday its neuroscience drug development programme had made significant advances, although a closely watched experimental insomnia drug has been put on voluntary hold. via International Herald Tribune


From Insomnia News

Can Yoga Help Cure Insomnia?

Many people suffering from insomnia are looking for ways to overcome their problem, or at least get some relief from it. via Buzzle.com


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