The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Sunday, November 15, 2026
By Susan Hoefs It is common knowledge in the sleep medicine community that adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is critical to managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). It’s also well known that many patients do not comply with CPAP treatment. Fortunately, recent research has found several factors affecting CPAP […]
NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant Will Fund Detailed Examination of Neural Mechanisms Behind Episodic Memory In the study, investigators will record the activity of individual neurons in different parts of an individual’s brain using small electrodes inserted into brain implants in patients who are undergoing surgical treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy. Investigators […]
Varenicline, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for helping people quit smoking, may put them at higher risk for a cardiovascular event, according to new research published online in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Cardiovascular and Neuropsychiatric Events Following Varenicline Use for Smoking Cessation,” […]
Breas Medical is offering free ventilation webinars during Winter 2018. EtCO2 Date: January 26 10:00 am and 2:00 pm EtCO2 measurement is often called the “ventilation vital sign”. The applications for this physiologic tool continue to expand ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes. Join this webinar to explore the indications and […]
New report shows how the U.S. slept compared to other countries and how the political climate can affect sleep A new sleep report from Sleep Cycle, the leading alarm clock app, today reveals how residents of the U.S. slept in 2017, how they compared to residents of other countries, and […]
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) provides clear guidance for selecting medication for COPD; however, there is no clear guidance for device selection. These simple steps may help select the device that is best suited for the patient. There are clear guidelines (GOLD) on which medication is […]
What do the movies “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Fight Club” and “The Machinist” have in common? The main characters in all three have insomnia. These movies show us that sleep is powerful and not getting enough can affect your mood, your memory, your productivity at work and so much more. That’s […]
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Children between the ages of 7 and 9 may be at greater risk for developing asthma if they consumed high amounts of fructose in early childhood or their mothers drank a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages while pregnant, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In “Prenatal […]
Advances in medical technology and treatment have allowed humans to live longer and healthier lives. This includes the ability to better treat everything from respiratory conditions and sleep disorders to cancer and acne. We have come so far that we now live into our mid-80’s. Back in the day, however, […]
