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• Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
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Insomnia

Description

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of insomnia.

References

Glass J, Lanctot KL, Herrmann N, Sproule BA, Busto UE. Sedative hypnotics in older people with insomnia: meta-analysis of risks and benefits. BMJ . 2005 Nov 19;331(7526):1169.

Ohayon MM. Severe hot flashes are associated with chronic insomnia. Arch Intern Med . 2006 June 26;166(12):1262-1268.

Pack AI, Dinges DF, Gehrman PR, Staley B, Pack FM, Maislin G. Risk factors for excessive sleepiness in older adults. Ann Neurol . 2006 Jun;59(6):893-904.

Sivertsen B, Omvik S, Pallesen S, Bjorvatn B, Havik OE, Kvale G, et al. Cognitive behavioral therapy vs zopiclone for treatment of chronic primary insomnia in older adults: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA . 2006 June 28;295(24):2851-2858.

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