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 [...]
It is important to test drugs and medical products in the people they are meant to help. It's also important to conduct research in a variety of people because different people may respond differently to treatments. Some people participate in clinical trials because other treatment options either did not work for them, or they were [...]
The exact cause of PAH is unknown and although treatable, there is no known actual cure for the disease. Treatments are available that can help lessen symptoms and improve your quality of life. These treatments can relieve PAH symptoms and slow the progress of the disease. Research for new treatments is ongoing.
Try some of these tips to help you get through the hot summer days. -Pay attention to pollen counts in your area. When pollen counts are high, stay indoors as much as you can. Try going out later in the day; counts are usually high in the morning to midday. -When you are indoors or [...]
