Polysomnography (PSG), otherwise known as a sleep study, remains the ideal method to diagnose childhood sleep breathing disorders, which can include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The effectiveness of a sleep … Read More

Nowadays, it seems as though we use our smartphones for practically everything. So, why not use them for diagnosing sleep disorders? This idea may sound absurd, but an app developed … Read More

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder affecting 25 million Americans, and some sufferers are completely unaware that they have OSA. This sleep breathing disorder occurs when a partial … Read More

If you are planning a trip soon, whether it is camping in the wilderness, flying some place exotic to enjoy the beach, or to visit family for a few days, … Read More

For years, scientists, public-health officials, and psychologists have warned us about the health effects of not getting enough sleep, and its detriment to our job and quality of life. Aetna, … Read More

Often, people believe it is the amount of sleep that matters, when in fact, our cognitive abilities also depend on the quality of sleep we receive. There are many reasons … Read More

We all have one, a circadian clock, otherwise known as a biological clock. Most all living organisms, even plants and fungi, have a biological clock that influences its physiological and … Read More

Airway and sleep disorders affect millions of Americans of all ages, even children. The AAPMD is in search of a collaborative effort between practitioners that treat airway and sleep disorders, … Read More

Lack of sleep and its link to insulin sensitivity Insulin sensitivity is a precursor to diabetes. The more time a person spends awake when their body is telling them to … Read More