The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, November 6, 2026
Even if you’re not one to make New Year’s resolutions, the start of a new year naturally invites reflection on what worked well last year, what needs to change, and what to leave behind. With that spirit of looking ahead in mind, SleepWorld Magazine conducted its inaugural Reader Tech Survey […]
As a sleep physician, one of the most frustrating realities I encounter is not a lack of diagnostic tools, but the barriers patients face in accessing them. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common, serious, and widely underdiagnosed. Estimates suggest that more than 30 million adults in the United States are […]
For the millions of people managing both obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), tirzepatide (Zepbound® and Mounjaro®, Eli Lilly and Co.) may offer a welcome approach to help reduce symptoms and improve overall health and quality of life. It’s been almost exactly a year since investigators of the SURMOUNT-OSA trial […]
An estimated one in three adults worldwide experience symptoms of insomnia, yet only a fraction of those suffering have access to specialists trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI)—the gold standard in treatment.1,2 This unmet need has created a major bottleneck in behavioral sleep medicine, where demand far exceeds […]
Insurance coverage and reimbursement for home sleep testing (HST) devices have improved in leaps and bounds over the last two decades, but unfortunately, denials and delays in care remain far too common. For many providers, figuring out a way forward can feel like navigating a labyrinth of policies and red […]
Narcolepsy research is entering an exciting phase, with promising new treatments and discoveries on the horizon. Because narcolepsy symptoms can cause daily disruptions, affecting everything from work to relationships, having effective treatments makes a meaningful difference in improving quality of life. At Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN), we’re committed to not […]
Sleep and wakefulness are carefully balanced by a network of brain regions. Yet for many years, scientists couldn’t pinpoint exactly which neurons regulated sleep state transitions. New research tools and a deeper understanding of brain signaling have led to new discoveries in dopamine and norepinephrine signaling, offering novel insights into […]
Sleep apnea is a widespread sleep disorder affecting millions of Americans, yet many cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. Although the practice of screening patients with a home sleep test device by dentists is highly debated, as a board-certified sleep physician I firmly believe that dentists can play a crucial role […]
Over the years, the BRPT has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of sleep technology, setting high standards for professional competency and ensuring that patients receive quality sleep care that highlights the program’s evolution. One of the key ways in which the BRPT has done that is in […]
