Montage Articles
Each issue of Montage reflects the many ways sleep medicine continues to evolve — not only through new treatments and technologies, but through the day-to-day work of delivering patient-centered care. This issue explores how innovation, clinical decision-making, and collaboration are shaping care. Several [...]
By Samuel A. Collazo, MD; Thomas M. Kaffenberger, MD; and Ryan J. Soose, MD With the recent advent of Aura6000, there are now three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)- approved hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) devices for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive [...]
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee Tonic motor activation (TOMAC), also known as bilateral peroneal nerve stimulation, is a therapeutic approach that delivers high-frequency electrical stimulation to the common peroneal nerves near the fibula in the lower legs. This stimulation activates the [...]
By J. Andrew Berkowski, MD Those afflicted by the often devastating sensorimotor sleep disorder of restless legs syndrome (RLS) continue to face obstacles in getting an otherwise obvious first-line treatment: intravenous (IV) iron infusion. Basic science and clinical research point most strongly to [...]
By Marta Kaminska, MD, MSc; David Zielinski, MD; and Veronique Adam, RRT The success of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, whether continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) via a bilevel pressure (BPAP) device or a ventilator, largely hinges on the [...]
Each issue of Montage brings together clinical insight, practical guidance, and member perspectives that reflect the evolving practice of sleep medicine. In this issue, we highlight where the field is headed, how innovation is reshaping care, and the realities clinicians face today. Several [...]
By Daniel Rongo, MD; Scott Ryals, MD; Mattina A. Davenport, PhD; and Trung Le, PhD, on behalf of the AASM Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integrated into the clinical workflow of sleep medicine, the clinician’s role is [...]
By Alison S. Kole, MD, MPH; Sally Ibrahim, MD; and Kunwar P. Vohra, MD, MBA A recent study published in CHEST has uncovered the staggering impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among active-duty military personnel, revealing health consequences that demand more immediate attention — [...]
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee As access pressures increase and value-based care models expand, interprofessional electronic consultations (e-consults) have become an important tool for sleep physicians. When properly structured and documented, e-consults allow specialists to provide timely expertise without requiring a face-to-face [...]
Each issue of Montage brings together clinical insight, practical guidance and member perspectives that reflect the evolving practice of sleep medicine. In this issue, our clinical features address questions many clinicians are navigating now. Dr. Judith Owens provides perspective on the use and [...]