The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, April 24, 2026
By David Schicht In a high-pressure hospital environment, where decisions impact patient lives, the ease at which healthcare providers can move from place to place, access equipment and supplies, and see and hear the patient they are treating has a significant impact on both clinical and financial outcomes. Furthermore, studies […]
An American Thoracic Society-led international task force has released a guidance document to help guide clinicians on restoring elective in-person pulmonary and sleep services as COVID-19 incidence decreases in their communities. The new guidance, published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, is titled “Restoring Pulmonary and Sleep Services as the […]
The Pulmonary Wellness Foundation (PWF) has announced the worldwide availability of a free pulmonary wellness and rehabilitation program for people suffering from respiratory disease in the U.S. and around the world. Lung disease patients are at increased risk of COVID-19, flu, pneumonia and other communicable respiratory illnesses according to the Centers […]
Starting today, SiriusXM channel 121 becomes “Coronavirus: What You Need To Know,” and will be available on both active and inactive SiriusXM radios, and on SiriusXM streaming platforms SiriusXM, in conjunction with NYU Langone Health, will launch a special 24/7 channel dedicated to providing the public with the latest information on the […]
By Rachel Clevenger, RRT, ECG, CTP The culture of instant messaging and Google searches has brought an ease of access of usable information into many areas of our lives, but the average American is busier today than ever before. In addition to our family and jobs, we also have 24/7 […]
The American Thoracic Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America have published an official clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the ATS’s Oct. 1 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. By definition, CAP is pneumonia acquired outside a hospital setting. […]
Today, on World Lung Day (WLD), the American Thoracic Society is united with members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and WLD partner organizations to advocate for respiratory health globally and call on policymakers to ensure that everyone has access to the services they need to improve their lung health. […]
By Andrea Ramberg, BA, CCSH, RPSGT Exercise and sleep have both been shown to be vital for optimal health. The two function in a bidirectional way, with exercise leading to better sleep and a lack of sleep leading to sub-optimal performance the next day. It has been proven to decrease […]
The American Thoracic Society has published an official clinical guideline on the evaluation and management of obesity hypoventilation syndrome in the Society’s Aug. 1 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a breathing disorder that affects some people who are obese, causing them to have too much […]
By Dr. Charles Kravitz ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is linked to a variety of sleep problems. For example, one recent study found that children with ADHD had higher rates of daytime sleepiness than children without ADHD. Another study found that 50% of children with ADHD had signs of sleep-disordered breathing, compared to only 22% […]
