Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 6 Clinical considerations for novel sleep technology Dr. Scott Ryals and Dr. Steven Holfinger, GUESTS The sleep field is intertwined with technological advances. Innovative devices are being developed every day, some of which are crossing over into [...]

Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 5 Permanent standard time advocacy Dr. Karin Johnson, GUEST It's that time of year again when we spring forward and set our clocks ahead one hour. Whether we should continue to change our clocks twice per year [...]

Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 4 Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) Dr. Alexander Sweetman, GUEST An article published in ERJ Open Research demonstrates that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) consolidates sleep periods and promotes a 15% decrease in OSA severity [...]

Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 3 Management of REM sleep behavior disorder Dr. Michael Howell, GUEST The AASM recently released a new clinical practice guideline that provides recommendations for the management of adults with REM sleep behavior disorder. The guideline provides clinicians [...]

Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 2 Improving patient understanding of sleep apnea Dr. Rebecca Robbins and Dr. Suzanne Bertisch, GUESTS In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, talk about the importance of patient communication. Dr. Rebecca Robbins and Dr. Suzanne Bertisch of Harvard [...]

Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 1 Sleep age Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, GUEST As interest in sleep grows, more attention is being paid to how sleep is related to morbidity and mortality. While there is much discussion about obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular [...]

Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 21 College, Transgender Students and Sleep Dr. Shelley Hershner, GUEST Student Sleep Health Awareness week occurs every September, and AASM members are working hard to provide sleep education for students and parents. We know that 70% of high [...]

Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 20 Sleep Technologist Education Karen Rowe, Debbie Guerrero and Dr. Brad Vaughn, Guests We are all struggling with the sleep technologist shortage. Sleep techs are retiring or leaving the profession for other health care and non-health care positions. [...]

Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 19 Melatonin Drs. Abby Strang and Dr. Gautam Ganguly, Guests Melatonin is an over-the-counter supplement that is often misused. In today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Abby Strang and Dr. Gautam Ganguly about the correct use of melatonin [...]

Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 18 Spotlighting Central Sleep Apnea Dr. Safwan Badr, GUEST Central sleep apnea is often misunderstood. In today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Safwan Badr about this complex sleep-related breathing disorder, its similarities to obstructive sleep apnea, and the [...]