New meta-analysis of Z drugs published in the BMJ by REST team

Members of the REST team have published a new meta-analysis of Z drugs in the British Medical Journal (http://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e8343). The effectiveness of newer sleeping tablets, the Z drug (or non-benzodiazepine) hypnotics has been questioned because of publication and reporting bias in previous meta-analyses and the extent of the placebo response to hypnotics. The study team…Continue Reading New meta-analysis of Z drugs published in the BMJ by REST team

New study on social networking platforms for computerised CBT-I

A new study investigating how computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT) can be enhanced through the use of social networking platforms was published in the British Journal of General Practice in December 2012.  This qualitative study, funded by the EPSRC and conducted by members of the CaHRU team, Jo Middlemass, Dr Zowie Davy and Professor Niroshan…Continue Reading New study on social networking platforms for computerised CBT-I