We Live in Exciting Times
by Teofilo Lee-Chiong, MD The future of Sleep Medicine is fast approaching, and every new discovery, technology, and policy takes us one step closer to it. Each new breakthrough in […]
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Atrial fibrillation and OSA
by Alan D. Steljes, MD, FACC, FRCPC Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with several cardiovascular disorders as diverse as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation and pulmonary
Insomnia Medications – Not All Are Created Equal
by Colonel Scott Williams, MD, FAASM Insomnia and difficulty acclimating to oral appliance therapy (OAT) are two of the most significant barriers to initial adherence. Given that adherence is a
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Precision Oral Appliance Therapy
The New Paradigm in Physician Acceptance of Oral Appliance Therapy in the Treatment of Obstruction Sleep Apnea by Edward T. Sall, MD, DDS, MBA In 1981, a landmark paper by
Desaturation Patterns Versus Apnea Hypopnea Index: Which is More Reliable?
by Dr. Jagdeep Bijwadia Obstructive sleep apnea is a significant and common medical disorder characterized by recurrent total or partial pharyngeal collapse causing temporary upper airway obstruction and drops in
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Narcolepsy
by Jyotsna Sahni, MD Narcolepsy is a rare neurologic disorder that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. “Sleep” attacks, overwhelming episodes of sleepiness, may occur. The Epworth sleepiness scale score
The Very Real Relevance of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) to Optimal Management of Many Dental Sleep Medicine Patients
by Daniel E. Taché, DMD In 2015, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine endorsed the use Oral Airway Therapy (OAT) devices for the treatment of mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Impact of Sleep on Mood Disorders
by Colonel Scott Williams, MD, FAASM Sleep and mental health are inextricably linked, and there is a large volume of evidence looking at the various relationships across disease states. While