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…
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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…
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…
The Role of the Dentist in Pediatric Sleep Apnea
Symptoms Snoring is not the only tell-tale sign of a child who has OSA. It is not always present, particularly if the airway turbulence happens…
AARC & BRPT Dual Certification – NOW Available!
Sleep Education Partners (Sleepedu.org) has been providing on-line education for respiratory therapists and sleep technologists for over 13 years. During that time, customer feedback indicated…
Sleep Bruxism (Grinding Teeth during Sleep)
Introduction Sleep bruxism is defined as the grinding of teeth during sleep. Unfortunately, sleep bruxism is more difficult for an individual to detect since it…
I DON’T GET ENOUGH SLEEP – That’s a BIG DEAL!
We all know that if we don’t get enough sleep, we are grouchy, tired, and generally miserable the next day. But in spite of knowing…