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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for sleep disorders.
Created January 2008
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Continuous positive airways pressure for obstructive sleep apnoea in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Obstructive sleep apnoea is the term used to describe the interruption in normal breathing of individuals during sleep. It is caused by collapse of the upper airways during sleep and is strongly associated with obesity. The mainstay of medical treatment...
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Apr 2006
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Lifestyle modification for obstructive sleep apnoea
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Obstructive sleep apnoea happens when breathing is either stopped or reduced during sleep because of a narrowing or blockage of the upper airway (passage to the lungs). It causes loud snoring and occasional apnoea (stopping breathing). It can lead to da...
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Sep 2000
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Physical exercise for sleep problems in adults aged 60+
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Sleep problems become more common with age, affect quality of life for individuals and their families, and can increase healthcare costs. Older people are often prescribed a range of drugs for their health problems (including with sleep) many of which ...
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Aug 2002
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Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding)
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Sleep bruxism is characterised by several signs and symptoms. Among them abnormal tooth wear, fractured teeth, joint pain or tenderness, jaw muscle discomfort, and headaches. Treatments include odontological devices such as occlusal splints, pharmacothe...
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Aug 2007
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Benzodiazepines and related drugs for insomnia in palliative care
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Still awaiting evidence about whether benzodiazepines used to aid sleep help or hinder patients with incurable diseases. Benzodiazepines are the drugs most often used to aid sleep. Doctors agree that occassional short-term use can be helpful but do ...
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Jun 2001
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Light therapy for managing sleep, behaviour, and mood disturbances in dementia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Rest-activity and sleep-wake cycles are controlled by the endogenous circadian rhythm generated by the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) of the hypothalamus. Degenerative changes in the SCN appear to be a biological basis for circadian disturbances in people...
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| Date: |
Feb 2004
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Acupuncture for insomnia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Although conventional non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for insomnia are effective in many people, alternative therapies such as acupuncture are still widely practiced. Acupuncture is mainly evaluated in observational and uncontrolled s...
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Mar 2007
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Oxygen therapy for cystic fibrosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
Only one study has evaluated long-term oxygen use in people with CF and showed no apparent improvement in mortality or alleviation of symptoms. Oxygen supplementation improved exercise capacity in three studies and allowed for quicker recovery in one st...
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Aug 2005
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Antidepressant drugs for narcolepsy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Narcolepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system, the main symptoms of which are excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy (an abrupt and reversible decrease in or loss of muscle tone, affecting the limbs and/or trunk, elicited by emotional...
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| Date: |
Nov 2007
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