Talking Sleep
AASM
The vast field of sleep medicine is always evolving. Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to keep up on the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Our host, Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, will take an in-depth look at issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Episodes will feature conversations with clinicians, researchers, sleep team members and other health care experts working to help us sleep well so we can live well.
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Jun 30, 2023 • 35min
Bringing Sleep to the Neighborhood- The Mobile Sleep Lab Model
A few years ago, the AASM held a competition challenging us to reimagine sleep care. The Mobile Sleep Lab was a model that was submitted as a contender in this challenge. Here to tell us more about this are Dr. Mark Boulos, Dr. Luqi Chi and Dr. Oleg Chernyshev.
Jun 16, 2023 • 29min
More Than Chin Music: How a New Signal Can Assess Sleep-Disordered Breathing
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we are joined by Dr. Jean-Louis Pépin and Dr. Atul Malhotra, who talk about how the signal derived from mandibular jaw movements during sleep can be an alternative measurement of respiratory effort in patients being evaluated for suspected sleep apnea. We will focus on the scientific basis and clinical implications of this new signal.
May 19, 2023 • 37min
Predicting HGNS Treatment Success
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, Dr. Raj Dedhia joins us to talk about hypoglossal nerve stimulation, which was first approved by the FDA in 2014 to treat a subset of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Now, nearly a decade later, the treatment has evolved, and we have a better understanding of its nuances. Visualizing the airway during sleep endoscopy is a key element in patient selection; however, Dr. Dedhia explains that there are other ways to predict treatment success.
May 5, 2023 • 33min
The Nose and OSA: Why the Nose Always Seems to Know
Obstructive sleep apnea is regularly linked to the posterior oropharynx and the tongue, but its relationship with the nose is often overlooked. Recent research suggests that the assessment of the nose plays an important role in the physiology of sleep. Nasal obstruction is common in sleep apnea and contributes greatly to the development of OSA. Here to talk to us about the role of the nose in OSA is Dr. Jolie Chang.
Apr 21, 2023 • 31min
The Microbiome and Sleep Apnea– A Bidirectional Relationship
Recent evidence and data has highlighted important associations between obstructive sleep apnea and the microbiome. Here to help us learn more about how sleep and the gut microbiome impact our heath is Dr. Andrew Goldberg.
Mar 24, 2023 • 43min
Clinical Considerations for Novel Sleep Technology
The sleep field is intertwined with technological advances. Innovative devices are being developed every day, some of which are crossing over into the clinical realm. In this episode of Talking Sleep, Dr. Scott Ryals and Dr. Steven Holfinger describe how some novel home sleep apnea test devices work and explain how clinicians should approach them.
Mar 10, 2023 • 20min
Permanent Standard Time Advocacy
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 is an ongoing topic of debate, and legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to make daylight saving time permanent. Here to give more insight on the science of clock change and discuss the debate over daylight saving time and standard time is Dr. Karin Johnson.
Feb 24, 2023 • 34min
Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea (COMISA)
An article was published in the ERJ demonstrating that CBT for Insomnia reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Our guest, Dr. Alexander Sweetman, is here to tell us more.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 38min
New AASM Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Dr. Michael Howell, a professor and vice chair for education at the University of Minnesota, dives into the new clinical practice guidelines for managing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). He discusses the historical context of RBD and its links to neurodegenerative diseases. Key topics include innovative treatments like the voice-activated POSI pad and the importance of non-pharmacological strategies. Howell emphasizes the need for personalized care and ongoing communication between patients and providers for the best outcomes.
Jan 27, 2023 • 43min
Improving Patient Understanding of Sleep Apnea
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we talk about the importance of patient communication. Dr. Rebecca Robbins and Dr. Suzanne Bertisch of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital share their insights into existing patient education materials for obstructive sleep apnea and offer tips on how to make it easier to understand. Listen now.
