Category: Sleep Blogs

    In light of new AASM guidelines introducing pediatric-specific MSLT protocols, experts detail the differences in conducting a daytime nap study in children versus adults. By Alyx Arnett The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently published pediatric-specific guidelines for the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), a nap study used to measure daytime sleepiness to detect disorders…

Pulse oximeters are noninvasive devices that measure oxygen saturation levels in the blood. They work by using light absorption through the skin to estimate how much oxygen is being carried by red blood cells. In sleep medicine, pulse oximeters play a significant role in diagnosing and managing sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep specialists use…

  Neurologist-influencer Anne Marie Morse, DO, FAASM, explains how to use sleep to reach patient-valued outcomes. By Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN When people ask Anne Marie Morse, DO, FAASM, director of child neurology and pediatric sleep medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania, co-host of the Sleeping Around podcast, CEO of DAMM Good Sleep, LLC, and mother of…

Takeda will present additional data from phase 2b and long-term extension trials of its investigational orexin receptor 2 agonist, TAK-861. Summary: Takeda will present new data from its phase 2b and long-term extension studies of TAK-861, an investigational oral orexin receptor 2 agonist, at Sleep Europe 2024. The trials focus on treating narcolepsy type 1 by…

A new report illuminates the real-world experiences and treatment needs of individuals with idiopathic hypersomnia. Summary: A new report titled “Voice of the Patient” on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), published by the Sleep Consortium and global sleep-related advocacy organizations, highlights the real-world experiences and unmet treatment needs of individuals with IH. The report, based on feedback from…

Mary Bowerman USA TODAY Network Has your bed been taken over by small children? Are you exhausted? It’s time to reclaim your bedroom and get your children into their beds once and for all. While you may feel like you’re the only parent struggling when it comes to bedtime, you aren’t alone, according to Angela Mattke,…

Half of patients test positive for apnea shortly after heart attack; some no longer test positive six months later Contact: Nicole Napoli, nnapoli@acc.org, 202-375-6523 Conducting a diagnostic sleep test shortly after a heart attack can help doctors rule out sleep apnea, a form of disordered breathing during sleep, in patients, but tests conducted in the immediate…

Source: American Physiological Society (APS)Summary: The continuous daylight conditions of summer in Antarctica are known to interfere with physiological functions such as sleep patterns and the release of melatonin, a hormone associated with circadian rhythms and sleep. Now, a study offers new information about why people in this region sleep poorly, and suggests that social…

CHICAGO – A new study from Northwestern Medicine reveals that gentle sound stimulation, like the soothing sound of a waterfall, synchronized with brain wave rhythms can significantly improve deep sleep and memory recall in older adults. Deep sleep is essential for memory consolidation, yet it tends to decline with age, which may contribute to memory…

Polysomnography (PSG), commonly known as a sleep study, is a comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders. PSG measures various physiological functions during sleep, including brain waves, heart rate, breathing patterns, and oxygen levels. In-lab PSG equipment typically includes video-recording equipment. At-home PSG (commonly known as home sleep testing) does not include a video component. This comparison…