Zolpidem
Zolpidem may be effective for prolonged disorders of consciousness
SEATTLE — The use of 30 mg per day of zolpidem may significantly improve quality of life among patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness, a presenter said at the 2022 American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.
Many older adults use sleep medications every night
Older adults frequently used medication to treat sleep difficulties, according to study results presented at Psych Congress.
Many individuals who initiate benzodiazepines, related drugs have subsequent long-term use
Incidence of subsequent long-term benzodiazepine and related drug use following their initiation appeared high, according to results of a population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Sequential psychological, medication therapies effective for insomnia disorder
Sequential cognitive behavioral therapy and medication treatments appeared effective for insomnia management, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Healio Minute Podcast, Neurology Edition: Top Headlines - Week of April 18, 2022
In this week’s edition, the FDA approval of an oral anticonvulsant; plus news you may have missed from the AAN and ACTRIMS meetings.