PJ, February 2005

Insomnia and its management

In this second article about sleep and sleeping disorders, Susan Allen defines insomnia and addresses management aspects, such as sleep diaries, establishing good sleep hygiene habits and the use of various over-the-counter and prescription treatments.…

What has happened to our house sparrows?

This content was published in 2005. We do not recommend that you take any clinical decisions based on this information without first ensuring you have checked the latest guidance. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds held its annual Big Garden Bird Watch last weekend, when people were a…

Arrhythmias — overview of the condition

Over 5 per cent of the population are thought to have an arrhythmia. The first article in this month's special feature provides an overview of the normal conduction of the heart and the different types of cardiac arrhythmia.…