The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Pediatric sleep health professionals share their insights on how certification aids professional development and growth. The BRPT first began offering the pediatric sleep certificate exam in 2020—and already more than 200 sleep health professionals have earned this certificate to demonstrate their pediatric-specific expertise. Any active RPSGT and/or CCSH credential holder […]
The advent of home sleep tests (HSTs) has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As a sleep doctor, I frequently engage with colleagues and professionals within the sleep industry to discuss the nuances and complexities of interpreting HST results. This article aims to […]
There has been an increasing number of studies looking at orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) as a promising adjunctive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1 OMT essentially helps the patient to retrain the muscles around the face, mouth, and tongue to establish correct oral rest posture and functioning of the oral […]
The introduction of the V̇-Com™ last year has changed the delivery of CPAP therapy for the current and future generations. The inventor, William Noah, MD, credits several registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGTs) as being instrumental in its development and success, so we wanted to learn more from these sleep technologists. V̇-Com™ […]
A few years ago, I started the Sleep Better NYC Instagram account without any expectation or guidance. Its creation was inspired just as much by my experience working with hundreds of sleep professionals as it was by my experience chatting with people at the bar. In the clinical setting, I […]
SleepWorld Magazine announced today that, in mid-August, it will host the second presentation in its popular “Discoveries in Sleep Apnea” program, a series of webinars providing sleep clinicians with rapid access to practical, cutting-edge discoveries via presentations from recognized leaders in sleep medicine. Daniel J. Gottlieb, MD, MPH and Associate […]
The COVID-19 pandemic served to shine a bright light on some issues of perennial concern in healthcare: accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. Simultaneously, sleep disorders—once overlooked—gained the attention they deserve as significant contributors to overall health and well-being. In this environment, home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) rose in prominence as a […]
The role of sleep in optimizing health and well-being is a widely discussed topic in popular culture and research communities. However, one area where discussion is lacking is the interplay between sleep and dermatology. In this article, we discuss the complex interplay between sleep and skin health, as well as […]
Clinicians today have numerous options for prescribing home sleep apnea testing (HSAT). While sleep laboratory type 1 tests based on polysomnography (PSG) utilize an array of sensors, belts, technologies, and experts to monitor the patient, at-home tests generally gather less information in favor of convenience, comfort, and accessibility. Two respiratory […]
The field of sleep health continues to expand into the acute care/inpatient environment. Over the years, more and more hospital leaders have started to see the importance of sleep as a vital component of the hospital experience. A recent scoping review undertaken by Suen et al. found that undiagnosed obstructive […]
