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Insomnia means getting insufficient sleep which can be in the form of difficulty in falling asleep or difficulty in maintaing sleep. Insomnia is just a symptom, like fever, and is not a disease by itself. Diseases that can disturb sleep, like pain or anxiety usually cause insomnia.

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Dysfunction in Emotional Brain Circuitry Linked to Insomnia
New study confirms the link between dysfunction in neural circuitry and insomnia

Link Between Video Game Addiction and Sleep Disorders Identified
Addiction to video games is linked to serious sleep disorders in children, say researchers.

Insomnia may be Linked to Future Hospitalization and Increased Health Service Use
Insomnia may be an important indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults, says a new study.

Researchers Explore Tangled Mystery of Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia and Brain Chemistry
Johns Hopkins researchers believe they are closer to discovering an explanation for the sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome, a symptom that persists even after treatment.

Melatonin Delays ALS Symptom Onset and Death in Mice: Pitt Team
According to a new study, melatonin injections delayed symptom onset and reduced mortality in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Simple Tips to Ward Off Insomnia
Occasional sleeplessness is a common occurrence, simple tips given by experts help beat insomnia.

Low Sleep Hormone Melatonin Levels Can Trigger Diabetes Risk: Study
A study published Tuesday links a decrease in levels of the sleep hormone melatonin to an increased risk of adult onset diabetes.

Insomnia in Older Adults may Get Worse Due to Bladder Condition
Insomnia in older adults may worsen if they also suffer from a bladder condition known as nocturia, a new study reveals.

Insomnia Ups Risk of Heart Failure
People who suffer from symptoms of insomnia are at an increased risk of developing heart failure, finds study.

Insomnia may Lead to Suicide
People who have negative thoughts about sleep are at high risk for suicide, say scientists.

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Insomnia

Difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep is known as insomnia. It is a symptom that occurs due to other disorders and can cause daytime sleepiness.

Melatonin

Melatonin is the body s master hormone with several significant functions, including the monitoring of other hormones and regulating the sleep-wake cycle.

Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorders

Circadian Rhythms are the biological clocks that control the daily lives of every living organism and its disruption cause 'Circadian Rhythm Disorder.'

Sleep Disorders: A Prelude

Sleep is the blissful state that rejuvenates our mind and body everyday and any deprivation often leads to a disorder that can affect our health

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Melatonin Helps Treat Sleep Disorders in Neuro-Developmentally Challenged Children
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Acupuncture for Sleep Disorders
Acupuncture may be the answer for a cheap and effective treatment of sleep disorders.

Sleep Disorders Discussed - Sleepcon 2009
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Amitriptyline Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It is also prescribed for migraine and nerve pain. ...	Amobarbital Amobarbital is a barbiturate derivative, prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and induction of preanesthetic sedation. ...
Butabarbital Butabarbital is a barbiturate, prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia. It is also used to relieve anxiety. ...	Chloral Hydrate Chloral Hydrate is an effective sedative and hypnotic agent, prescribed for insomnia....
Dexmedetomidine Dexmedetomidine is a sedative, prescribed for intensive care unit sedation and procedural sedation....	Doxepin Doxepin is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression....
Eszopiclone Eszopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, prescribed for insomnia....	Etizolam Etizolam is a hypnotic and sedative, prescribed for anxiety, and sleep disorders....
Flurazepam Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for sleep disorder. ...	Lorazepam Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety....
Melatonin Melatonin is a light-sensitive hormone, prescribed for management of jet lag and other sleep disorders. It can also be used in the treatment...	Mirtazapine Mirtazapine is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It alters the activity of certain chemicals in the brain to maintain mental balan...
Nitrazepam Nitrazepam is a hypnotic benzodiazepam, prescribed for insomnia and management of infantile spasms....	Pentobarbital Pentobarbital is a barbiturate, prescribed for insomnia and seizures. ...
Phenobarbitone Phenobarbitone is a barbiturate, prescribed for seizures, and treating sleep disorders. ...	Ramelteon Ramelteon is a sedative, prescribed for insomnia (sleeplessness)....
Secobarbital Secobarbital is a barbiturate, prescribed for insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It is also used to relieve anxiety before...	Temazepam Temazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative, prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia....
Trazodone Trazodone is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression and anxiety. ...	Triazolam Triazolam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed as a sedative to treat severe insomnia....
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Zopiclone Zopiclone is a hypnotic and sedative, prescribed for insomnia. ...