, 2021 Studies have shown that the use of the synthetic hormone melatonin is safe. A significant harm/benefit ratio in favor of the benefit is revealed. The use of the drug is recommended for manifestations of insomnia, such as difficulty falling asleep or periodic night awakenings, as well as to prevent Jetlag syndrome when changing time zones.
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LassoRNet: Accurate dim-light melatonin onset time prediction from multiple blood tissue samples [PDF]
arXivResearch on chemotherapy, heart surgery, and vaccines has indicated that the risks and benefits of a treatment could vary depending on the time of day it is administered. A challenge with performing studies on timing treatment administration is that the optimal treatment time is different for each patient, as it would be based on a patient's internal ...
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The Recent History of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) [PDF]
, 2014 Seminar TranscriptPsychiatric diagnosis is controversial and is regarded by some principally as a means of reinforcing the vested interests of medical professionals and pharmaceutical companies.
Overy, C, Tansey, EM
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Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2012 Michael D, Carter, David N, Juurlink
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Medication experiences in the treatment of opioid use disorders: Insights from Reddit
Addiction, EarlyView.Abstract Background and Aims Better understanding the challenges faced by patients on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), including methadone and buprenorphine, is critical to increasing their use/retention. Social media platforms such as Reddit offer a space for patients to share their experiences with medications.
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Advancement of reproductive activity, seasonal reduction in prolactin secretion and seasonal pelage changes in pubertal red deer hinds (Cervus elaphus) subjected to artificially shortened daily photoperiod or daily melatonin treatments [PDF]
, 1985 James R. Webster, Bak K
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Andrology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Sperm DNA damage is associated with reduced male fertility after natural conception and intrauterine insemination. However, the impact on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and especially intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatments is still unclear.
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The Relationship Between Smartphone Usage and Sleep Quality Amongst University Students [PDF]
arXivGender differences were examined in sensitivity to sleep quality, in the context of blue light exposure from smartphones. Our hypothesis was created based on our journal article findings that females are more prone to be inclined to the prolonged usage of smartphones at bedtime and thus had less quality of sleep than males.
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Effects of damage to the suprachiasmatic area of the anterior hypothalamus on the daily melatonin and cortisol rhythms in the rhesus monkey [PDF]
, 1981 SM Reppert +7 more
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Season of birth and variations in male reproductive health: A population‐based cohort study
Andrology, EarlyView.Abstract Background Season of birth has been associated with various later reproductive health outcomes in women, but little is known on the potential associations in men. Objectives To investigate the association between season of birth and semen characteristics, testes volume and reproductive hormone levels in young men.
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