Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline: Research A small study suggests the symptoms may occur even in the absence of co-morbidities, but a GP sleep expert says more evidence is needed.
Melatonin shown to reduce some mental health disorders But experts are still cautioning against unregulated use of the treatment without a clinical assessment and prescription.
Trial aims to improve therapy access for insomnia The pilot is designed to better support GPs with management, referral pathways and non-drug interventions for patients with insomnia.
Which baby sleep interventions are most effective? With many parents now using behavioural sleep interventions, a new study examines which of the most common work best and cause the least harm.
Is melatonin safe for children? Soon-to-be-published research suggests many Australian parents are using it, but evidence for its safety is lacking.
Translating sleep disorder research into clinical settings A new GP education program will include an implementation network to improve access and use of sleep disorder resources in primary care.
Does taking paracetamol during pregnancy affect children? Research suggests a link between the medication and children with behavioural and sleep issues, but experts say other factors could be at play.
All-inclusive sleep health resources to assist GPs New living guidelines for primary care aim to provide GPs with stepwise management options to help patients with common sleep disorders.
Research shows medicinal cannabis ‘boom’ in Australia More than 248,000 prescriptions have been approved over the past five years – 85% of which have been given out since January 2020.
New referral pathways to manage insomnia The aim is to support GPs in managing insomnia and to reduce medication use in patients.