Abstract

Insomnia has a significant global incidence rate. Previous observational studies, general practitioner surveys, and medical trials suggest that a variety of patient and physician factors are associated with this, including low patient reporting of insomnia, limited healthcare professional training, office-based time constraints, and misconceptions about the seriousness of insomnia, treatment benefits, and the risks associated with hypnotic use. Here, we discuss the recently studied genetic aspects of insomnia pathogenesis and the orexin system and acupuncture as potential therapeutic strategies.

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