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Dr Gordon believes in empowering his patients by providing accurate and relevant health information to support them in making decisions about their health. He uses his blog to share this information which is based on his daily clinical experience working as a GP.
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Can’t Sleep? Could this new medication for insomnia help you?
Insomnia is a common condition, often defined by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for sufficient periods. People who suffer from insomnia often complain of significant impairment in their daytime focus and performance, and ultimately a reduced quality of life. Whilst all of these medications had beneficial effects for the short term relief of insomnia, they carry significant drawbacks including the risk of becoming dependant on the medicine, and risks of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and cognitive impairment. Daridorexant (Quviviq®) is a new treatment aimed at helping adults struggling with insomnia. In this article, Dr Daniel Gordon outlines some of the key information about this novel medication.
How to help a child with anxiety about school? 10 strategies
With the Summer holidays coming to an end, children and families are beginning their preparations for the upcoming school year. Returning to school can be an exciting time for children, however for many it also provokes feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. In this post we share some practical strategies parents can use to help children who may be struggling.
Is Your Anxiety Affecting Your Life?
If you suffer with anxiety, you are not alone. It is the most common psychological condition, with up to 18% of adults showing symptoms of an anxiety disorder in any given year. Unfortunately, anxiety related difficulties are also becoming more common in teenagers and younger children too. Read to find out more about anxiety and it’s effect on your life.