By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In the intricate landscape of forensic medicine, where every case presents a unique puzzle, one area stands out for its complexity and intrigue: sleep forensics. Michel Cramer Bornemann, MD, shares his insights and experiences as the lead investigator at [...]

Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where we highlight members who are challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries and embracing innovations. We spotlight sleep researchers seeking enhanced diagnostic precision beyond the apnea-hypopnea index, while Dr. Atul Malhotra predicts innovations in sleep apnea [...]

Erin Flynn-Evans, PhD, MPH, director of the Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses her journey from music therapy aspirations to guiding astronauts' sleep on future moon missions and optimizing alertness for airline pilots. Tell us about your educational and professional background. [...]

Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, DABSM, FAASM; Shalini Paruthi, M.D.; Ambrose Chiang, MD, FAASM; Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN, CCRN-K; Kevin Gipson, MD; Evin Jerkins, DO; Eric J. Olson, MD on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee The AASM recommends clinicians use [...]

By Atul Malhotra, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has major cardiometabolic and neurocognitive consequences and is estimated to affect up to 1 billion people worldwide. The expectation that all of these patients (and many more at risk) will see a board-certified sleep specialist and [...]

By Kate Robards, Senior Writer To determine the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea, health care professionals use a diagnostic tool known as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). AHI counts the number of apneas — periods when a patient stops breathing — and [...]

Welcome to the latest edition of Montage, the AASM member magazine. In this issue, we explore challenges in health care access. Our cover story features insights from Dr. Evin Jerkins and Dr. Seema Khosla, who discuss obstacles in rural sleep medicine. APSS Diversity, [...]

Dayna A. Johnson, PhD, MPH, MS The high prevalence of sleep disorders is a public health burden. There is a large proportion of society with an undiagnosed sleep disorder and therefore untreated. Sleep disorders can have an impact on the quality of life and [...]

By Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, and Elinore Boeke Policymakers in California and Florida have different perspectives on a wide range of issues, but there’s one that unites their legislatures and governors. The extraordinary benefits of healthy school start times transcend party lines and political [...]

By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In the world of medicine, location matters. Just as urban and rural areas differ in lifestyle and health care access, the practice of sleep medicine is also uniquely shaped by its environment. In an interview with the Montage team, [...]