Insomnia is a common disorder, where the patient has difficulty in sleeping. It has many causes and can make lives miserable. Many medicines have been developed, but new approaches are still needed.
Disease: Insomnia
Last update: June 2006
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
New medicines, based on the brain chemical melatonin, are being researched. Also, new forms of medicines are being developed. These should help people who find it hard to remain asleep.
Recently, researchers have discovered what they believe is the ësleep switch' in the brain. One part of this is active when asleep, the other when awake. It is hoped that new, selective, medicines may result from this exciting research.
Recently, researchers have discovered what they believe is the ësleep switch' in the brain. One part of this is active when asleep, the other when awake. It is hoped that new, selective, medicines may result from this exciting research.