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…
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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…
Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease
Mycobacterium avium complex, also called MAC, is a group of bacteria that can cause life-threatening infections in people with severely compromised immune systems. MAC consists of…
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…
Bringing Telehealth into Dental Sleep Medicine
Many patients have recently embraced remote healthcare solutions, including those who are seeking treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in a dental sleep medicine practice.[i] While…
Coming Soon: iPhone App to Screen for Sleep Apnea
Is it possible that an iPhone app can help diagnose sleep apnea? Read on. ResApp Health’s SleepCheckRx[i] app has received FDA 510(k) clearance[ii] as a…
PTSD And COVID-19 – Effects on Healthcare Workers
Healthcare professionals have been disproportionately traumatized during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between rising death tolls, ineffective treatments and even inadequate personal protective equipment, healthcare professionals have…
Tips for Restful Sleep
At times it is impossible to fall asleep. And healthy sleep results in a healthy lifestyle. So, what are some of the methods we can…