Insomnia is a very common problem. It is estimated that 30 – 35% of adults have at least transient insomnia. Insomnia is defined as difficulty with falling or staying asleep, and associated daytime dysfunction. Daytime symptoms are myriad and include fatigue, lack of energy, decreased mood, irritability, and proneness to errors. Chronic insomnia, which affects [...]
Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep? If so, you may qualify for a clinical trial. As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns, such as becoming sleepy earlier, or waking up earlier. However, disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a [...]
Overactive bladder is a very common condition. The United States Food and Drug Administration estimates that 40% of females and 30% of males in this country have this condition. Symptoms of OAB include a sudden urge to urinate, urge incontinence, and frequent urination both during the day and at night. Overactive bladder is caused by [...]
Asthma medications don't work well for everyone. Asthma is a common disease that makes breathing difficult and causes coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness. People with asthma have a number of treatment options, including drugs called inhaled corticosteroids. If you have asthma, you've probably taken an inhaled corticosteroid or another kind of medication to treat it. [...]
Chronic bronchitis or emphysema -also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)—is a lung disease that gets worse over time. COPD is most often caused by cigarette smoking. Although there’s currently no cure for COPD, research is being conducted to find potential treatments to help prevent and control symptoms. A worldwide research study is now [...]
