Woolcock Institute of Medical Research

Narcolepsy in Australia – problems and solutions

Media / Sleep

Nov 03, 2021

Narcolepsy in Australia – problems and solutions

Australia's approach to narcolepsy management is 'manifestly inadequate'

Insomnia app even better with sleep tracker

Media / Sleep

Sep 17, 2021

Insomnia app even better with sleep tracker

Our latest research shows one way to make sleep apps work even better.

Sleep

Sep 13, 2021

Cannabinoids as novel sleep aids

Can cannabinoids help people with insomnia and sleep disorders?

Sleep hormone anti-dementia research study

Media / Sleep

Jun 05, 2021

Sleep hormone anti-dementia research study

Can a sleep hormone improve cognitive functioning in older people?

Sleep

Apr 08, 2021

Can sleep patterns predict Parkinson's Disease?

Professor Simon Lewis and his team are striving to better predict and treat Parkinson's Disease

Media / Sleep

Mar 17, 2021

ABC Radio Sydney - Insomnia

Christopher Gordon talks to ABC Radio about how to get a good night's sleep.

Sleep

Mar 16, 2021

Tips to help young people sleep better

Sleep specialist Dr Chris Seton has helped us create 10 tips to help teens and tweens sleep better

How can we improve the mental health of people with insomnia?

Sleep

Mar 15, 2021

How can we improve the mental health of people with insomnia?

Dr Rick Wassing tells us about his exciting new research project.

Sleep

Mar 14, 2021

Pharmacists want to help ease sleep burden

Our research shows that pharmacists want to be upskilled in sleep disorders

How we can improve the treatment of sleep apnea

Respiratory / Sleep

Mar 07, 2021

How we can improve the treatment of sleep apnea

We're looking at ways to make CPAP therapy easier to follow.

Sleep

Feb 28, 2021

Parents – conquer your sleepy teen's woes now

Now's the time to act to get your tired, late-snoozing teen into healthy sleeping habits

What will Woolcock researchers be working on in 2021?

Lung Cancer / Respiratory / Sleep

Feb 24, 2021

What will our researchers be working on in 2021?

Our research leaders tell us what they're doing to tackle the 'hot topics' in their field.

The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research explores causes of insomnia using Oracle Autonomous Database

Sleep

Jul 28, 2020

The Woolcock explores causes of insomnia

Doctors tell patients that a healthy lifestyle requires a nutritious diet, exercise, and adequate sleep

Australian insomniacs test cannabis drug

Sleep

Apr 23, 2020

Australian insomniacs test cannabis drug

Sydney scientists trialling cannabis-based medicine to get insomniacs snoozing soundly.

Sleep

Jan 27, 2020

Helping Australia Sleep

We're transforming research to better understand the complex sleep disorder, insomnia

Sleep

Dec 04, 2019

Clinic Treats 1,600 Sleepy Kids Since Launch

Snoring toddlers and tired, unfocused teens are keeping specialists busy

The Today Show: Sleep Investigation at the Woolcock

Media / Sleep

Oct 07, 2019

Sleep Investigation at the Woolcock

Getting enough sleep can be challenging - see what it's like in a sleep study at the Woolcock

Prime 7 News: Sleeping Brain Offers Vital Dementia Clues

Media / Sleep

Aug 06, 2019

Sleeping Brain Offers Vital Dementia Clues

Your memory not what it used to be? Your sleeping brain could be to blame, Aussie researchers believe

Sleep

Mar 28, 2019

Sleep Drug Helps Narcoleptics Wake Up

A sedative linked to the controversial party drug GHB trialled as innovative treatment

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