COURSE COMING SOON: From Complaints to Compliance
Sleep medicine professionals sharing their expertise, best practices and the latest research around the role of CPAP masks and treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Watch…
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One Study Identifies Top 20 Narcolepsy Comorbidities
Introduction A published study was conducted by Avadel Pharmaceuticals identifying the top 20 comorbidities in over 2,000 people with narcolepsyi, revealing that psychiatric, sleep, and…
Celebrating Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week & Respiratory Care Week 2024 – October 20-26
Happy Respiratory Care Week #RCWeek2024 – October 20-26,2024 On October 20-26, it’s Respiratory Care Week #RCWeek24, so let’s applaud the superheroes of the respiratory world.…
Menopause and Sleep
Introduction Menopause has significant effects on women today, including sleep. Changes in the biological life cycles, extreme hormonal changes and with advancing age, women are…
Circadian Rhythm and You
Circadian rhythm is the biological clock that regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycle over a 24-hour time period. The part of the brain that responds to…
DEEP SLEEP AND YOU
Deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep or the third stage of sleep, is essential for optimal health. It helps in repairing and restoring functions…
Sleep Through Her Eyes: Unpacking Gender Differences in Sleep and OSA
By Alison S Kole, MD, MPH, FCCP, FAASM Sleep, a fundamental aspect of health and well-being,1 exhibits unique characteristics and challenges in women, influenced by…
Good Sleep Habits Lead to Better Health
Are you wondering how to improve sleep quality and get better nightly sleep? Then, you have to focus on your sleep hygiene and implementing good…
Blue Light-Filtering Lenses – Gimmick or Not?
Blue light-filtering glasses are extensively marketed as devices that will reduce adverse effects of light-emitting screens on sleep, but there is little scientific evidence to…
Problems With Over-the-Counter Melatonin
Abuse of melatonin refers to the inappropriate use of melatonin supplements. Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pineal gland in the…