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Management of Insomnia Using Behavioral Sleep Medicine

This course discusses the issues of co-morbid insomnia disorders and the use of behavioral sleep medicine as an effective treatment modality.

Telemedicine in Sleep: Pre and Post Pandemic

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller July 13, 2023

This course is a discussion pertaining to the post-pandemic changes that have occurred in this practice, including the transition from pandemic onset to current day.

Chronic Pain and Sleep Deficiency

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller July 10, 2023

This course is a basic overview of the relationship between sleep deficiency and chronic pain.

TELEMEDICINE IN SLEEP MEDICINE TODAY

Company News, Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller June 28, 2023

Telemedicine has gained significant popularity and acceptance in various medical specialties, including sleep medicine. Below are some examples of its use: ADVANTAGES Remote Consultations: Telemedicine allows patients to have virtual consultations with sleep medicine specialists from the comfort of their own homes. Through video conferencing or telephonic communication, patients can discuss their symptoms, medical history,…

Behind the Scenes (VIDEO): How our Courses Are Developed

Company News, Respiratory Therapy News, Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller June 5, 2023

With RespiratoryEdu and SleepEdu partner, Mark Rasmus, MD. VIDEO SCRIPT We are giving a little summary of course production and how we work as a tightly knit group to find, discuss and review topics that might be of interest to you, our audience. First we consider our audience, which is predominantly Sleep Technologists, Respiratory Therapists…

Narcolepsy and Cardiovascular Abnormalities

Respiratory Therapy News, Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller May 31, 2023

Narcolepsy, a lifelong disorder, requires long-term treatment. It is often associated with multiple comorbidities, including significant cardiovascular conditions. One 2021 study published in Sleep was developed to estimate the incidence of cardiovascular comorbidities in adult patients with a narcolepsy diagnosis in the US.[i] Methods An administrative claims database was analyzed between January 2014 and June…

New Medication for Insomnia

Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller May 2, 2023

Insomnia is a common sleep abnormality. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have added to the statistical incidence of insomnia as well. Medications are utilized as one method to treat insomnia, including the relatively new drug, Quviviq (daridorexant). In January 2022, the FDA approved this new insomnia medication. Quviviq (daridorexant) Daridorexant is an oral tablet that’s…

California Respiratory Care Board News

Respiratory Therapy NewsBy nicolemueller April 29, 2023

The California Respiratory Care Board is the licensing agency for Respiratory Care Practitioners in the state of California. Its mission is to protect and serve California consumers by licensing qualified respiratory care practitioners, enforcing the provisions of the Respiratory Care Practice Act, expanding the availability of respiratory care services, increasing public awareness of the profession,…

Hypersomnia: Causes, Treatment, and a Link to OSA

BRPT ApprovedBy nicolemueller March 23, 2023

This course was a live presentation at a dental conference on recognizing Hypersomnia in patients that have been treated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Telemedicine and Sleep Disorders in Children

Sleep Tech NewsBy nicolemueller January 27, 2023

Telemedicine in pediatrics has become an important consideration since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in an effort to reduce risk of illness to pediatric patients, their families, staff, and clinicians. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, few clinicians engaged in routine telemedicine visits because thorough examinations were difficult to perform; there was lack of consistent…

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