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Nurse Practitioner May 2010 Townsend-Roccichelli et al. |
Managing sleep disorders in the elderly This article will provide an overview of sleep physiology in the aging population, identify common sleep disorders, and suggest pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options. |
Nurse Practitioner August 2009 Fisher & Valente |
Evaluating and managing insomnia Insomnia is the most frequent complaint in sleep disorders, and in the past, it had been viewed as a transient problem related only to other medical issues. That line of thought has changed |
American Journal of Nursing May 2007 Cole & Richards |
Sleep Disruption in Older Adults Review of current literature on sleep disruption in older adults and ways that nurses can apply the information in intervening to improve sleep in their older patients. |
Managed Care November 2006 Martin Sipkoff |
Successful Treatment of Insomnia Starts With Formulary Design Many insurers may not consider insomnia a serious health problem, but it costs employers a bundle in lowered productivity. |
AskMen.com Kristen Armstrong |
Insomnia Causes And Treatments Insomnia can wreak havoc on a person's life. Sufferers can try meditation, exercise or relaxation methods to alleviate symptoms and enjoy long, restful sleep on a nightly basis. |
American Family Physician July 1, 2000 |
Restless Legs Syndrome: Detection and Management in Primary Care Restless legs syndrome is a neurologic movement disorder that is often associated with a sleep complaint. Patients have an irresistible urge to move their legs, which is usually due to disagreeable sensations that are worse during periods of inactivity and often interfere with sleep. |
American Journal of Nursing June 2012 Karen Roush |
Managing Menopausal Symptoms This article reviews the literature on causes and treatments of peri- and postmenopausal symptoms. |
American Journal of Nursing May 2008 |
Why Screen For Sleep Problems in Older Patients? Sleep disturbances or deprivation or both have been linked with a range of negative outcomes. |
Nursing Simmons & Pruitt |
Sounding the alarm for patients with obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is a significant problem in the United States and worldwide. |
AskMen.com Jacob Franek |
Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders affect millions of people. Here's the lowdown on some of the more common sleep disorders and suggested remedies, so you can rest a little easier. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2001 C. Carolyn Thiedke |
Sleep Disorders and Sleep Problems in Childhood Sleep problems are common in childhood. Behavioral sleep problems may be overcome after parents make interventions. Physicians can be of great assistance to these families by recommending techniques to parents that have been shown to be effective... |
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 Michael F. Gliatto, M.D. |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients with generalized anxiety disorder experience worry or anxiety and a number of physical and psychologic symptoms... |
American Family Physician March 1, 2003 Ondria C. Gleason |
Delirium Delirium is characterized by an acute change in cognition and a disturbance of consciousness, usually resulting from an underlying medical condition or from medication or drug withdrawal. The associated morbidity and mortality make diagnosis of this condition extremely important. |
American Family Physician February 1, 2004 Lyle D. Victor |
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Primary Care Patients' symptoms and the frequency of respiratory events on laboratory testing are important factors in determining the severity of disease. |
Nurse Practitioner April 2012 Firestone et al. |
Optimizing fibromyalgia management This article summarizes current information regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic standards, and pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments necessary to successfully manage FM. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2002 Donald S. Silverberg |
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improves Essential Hypertension and Quality of Life The dramatic improvement in quality of life that occurs when patients are successfully treated for obstructive sleep apnea makes detecting and treating this disorder imperative... |
American Family Physician May 15, 2004 Birrer & Vemuri |
Depression in Later Life: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge Depression in elderly persons is widespread, often undiagnosed, and usually untreated. Because there is no reliable diagnostic test, a careful clinical evaluation is essential. |
American Journal of Nursing May 2008 Carole A. Smyth |
Evaluating Sleep Quality in Older Adults: The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index can be used to detect sleep disturbances or deficits. Get more information on why it's important for nurses to screen older patients for sleep difficulties, as well as why the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index is the right tool for the job. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2005 |
Insomnia: How to Get a Good Night's Sleep A patient guide to the condition and what to do to improve outcomes. |
Nursing March 2010 Peg Gray-Vickrey |
Gathering pearls of knowledge for assessing older adults If you attended nursing school more than 10 years ago, you may have received limited education about gerontological nursing. But as baby boomers age, this is becoming an increasingly important area of nursing practice. |
American Family Physician July 15, 2004 Robertson & Montagnini |
Geriatric Failure to Thrive Some elderly patients, including those who do not have acute illness or severe chronic disease, eventually undergo a process of functional decline, progressive apathy, and a loss of willingness to eat and drink that culminates in death. |
AskMen.com Dustin Driver |
Sleep Disorders Explained Sleep disorders can do more than just make you drowsy; if untreated, they can cause high blood pressure, increased heart rate and heart disease. And the first step in treatment is identification. |
American Family Physician April 15, 2003 Hadley & Petry |
Valerian Valerian improves subjective experiences of sleep when taken nightly over one- to two-week periods, and it appears to be a safe sedative/hypnotic choice in patients with mild to moderate insomnia. |
AskMen.com Ron Kotler |
5 Ways Sleep Deprivation Can Kill You While training as a pulmonary fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, I became fascinated by patients who suffered from sleep-related breathing disorders. |
AskMen.com Patrick Owen |
Winter Sleep No matter how clean you eat or how often you exercise, if you're chronically sleep-deprived and stressed, or if you're not getting regular quality sleep, you're sabotaging your efforts. |
Nursing November 2011 Lawson & Pruitt |
Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea. |
BusinessWeek January 26, 2004 Arlene Weintraub |
"I Can't Sleep" Insomnia and other sleep disorders are wreaking havoc on our health and taxing the economy. Drug companies see an opportunity. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2005 |
Sleep Changes in Older Adults A consumer guide to the older adults sleep needs, changes, causes of problems and possible remedies. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2003 Jones et al. |
Common Problems in Patients Recovering from Chemical Dependency This article describes how to care for patients recovering from chemical dependency, including special concerns that arise during the treatment of common medical conditions, to avoid adverse outcomes or relapse into addiction. |
American Family Physician June 15, 2005 Wessell & Weart |
STEPS - New Drug Reviews Eszopiclone (Lunesta) for Treatment of Transient and Chronic Insomnia: Similar to other hypnotic drugs, this one treats the symptom of insomnia and not the underlying cause. It offers no advantage over other nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agents for transient insomnia. |
American Journal of Nursing October 2007 Terry Fulmer |
How to Try This: Fulmer SPICES Fulmer SPICES is a framework for assessing older adults. This assessment, done regularly, can lead to the prevention and treatment of common conditions. |
AskMen.com February 1, 2006 Vatche Bartekian |
Had Enough Sleep Lately? Research from the University of Westminster shows that people who leap out of bed at the crack of dawn are less healthy, both physically and emotionally, than those who snooze on till the sun is well risen. |
AskMen.com Karyn Repinski |
Tips For Sleeping Better Suggestions for getting a better night's sleep. |
AskMen.com Jacob Franek |
Night Terrors Get a handle on the sleep disorder night terrors. |
American Family Physician April 15, 2006 Curt R. Ward |
STEPS - Ramelteon (Rozerem) for Insomnia Ramelteon is safe and effective for decreasing the time to persistent sleep in patients with chronic insomnia. It does not have the potential for abuse or dependence that sedative hypnotics have and is not a controlled substance. |
Nursing April 2008 Kathryn Murphy |
Shedding the burden of depression & anxiety Learn about types of depression and available treatments. |
AskMen.com Jacob Franek |
How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? We ultimately attempt to answer, once and for all: How much sleep do we really need? First, however, it's important to understand how much sleep we're currently getting. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2000 Jennifer Travis Lange |
Primary Care Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Current treatment strategies combine patient education; pharmacologic interventions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, trazodone and clonidine; and psychotherapy... |
Health October 21, 2009 Leslie Goldstein |
4 Natural Mind-Body Sleep Solutions These natural techniques and devices can help you get a better night's sleep. |
AskMen.com March 2, 2003 Mike Davison |
Fibromyalgia: The Prison Of Pain Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome or FMS, is a widespread muscular and skeletal pain, and fatigue disorder affecting the fibrous tissues of the muscles, ligaments and tendons. |
AskMen.com July 28, 2014 Brendan Brazier |
The Nutrition And Sleep Connection Sometimes fueling your body better means taking time off training to rest. High-quality sleep is an important part of recovery and, as such, an integral aspect of performance. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2006 Kavan et al. |
A Practical Guide to Crisis Management Physicians often are required to assist patients in crisis. An estimated 4% of visits to primary care physicians involve psychiatric or social crises. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2005 |
Sleep Apnea A patient hand-out on the disorder and how to treat it. |
BusinessWeek January 26, 2004 Arelene Weintraub |
"Exploring New Paradigms in Sleep" Two top execs from Sanofi, maker of the popular drug Ambien, talk about the challenges of staying on top in the insomnia market. |
AskMen.com February 17, 2001 Joshua Levine |
Stop Snoring Today Snoring can be a symptom of a serious disorder called obstructive sleep apnea. |
American Family Physician November 15, 2005 Haas et al. |
Management of the Difficult Patient All physicians must care for some patients who are perceived as difficult because of behavioral or emotional aspects that affect their care. Specific communication techniques and greater patient involvement in the process of care may enhance the relationship. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2001 Anne D. Walling |
Family Practice International Update on Community-Acquired Pneumonia... Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids... Lattice Corneal Dystrophy... Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea... |
AskMen.com March 24, 2014 Ahmed Zambarakji |
An Insomniac's Guide To Deeper Sleep Far too many of us let TV and the delightfully addictive Internet dictate what time we go to bed. |
The Motley Fool September 26, 2007 Billy Fisher |
More Than 40 Winks From Arena The company announced positive preliminary results from its phase 2 clinical trial for APD125, which aims to treat people suffering from chronic insomnia. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool June 27, 2008 Brian Lawler |
Vanda's Drug Draws a Yawn Shares of Vanda Pharmaceuticals have fallen more than 20% recently, even though the company said that its phase 3 clinical trial met its primary goal. |