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…
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Happy Respiratory Care Week!
THE PURPOSE: Respiratory Care Week is a week set to honor and recognize respiratory therapists. Respiratory Care Week is celebrated internationally but most notably in…
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…
Trisomy 21 and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This condition leads to various physical…
TELEMEDICINE IN SLEEP MEDICINE TODAY
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…
Behind the Scenes (VIDEO): How our Courses Are Developed
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…
Narcolepsy and Cardiovascular Abnormalities
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…
New Medication for Insomnia
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…
California Respiratory Care Board News
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…
Telemedicine and Sleep Disorders in Children
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…