The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Home sleep tests (HSTs) have emerged as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional in-lab polysomnography (PSG) for diagnosing sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Over the years, HST technology has advanced significantly, leading to improvements in accuracy and reliability. In this article, I will explore the accuracy of […]
Neuroscientists have found the average person processes roughly 74 gigabytes of information every day.1 That is the equivalent of watching 16 movies, reading more than 200,000 words, or scrolling on TikTok for approximately 200 hours. In other words, we are inundated with information from every angle — social media, websites, […]
Although there are more than half a billion individuals worldwide affected by moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the vast majority still remain undiagnosed and many are untreated.1-2 Healthcare in the United States is facing shortages at every level—and these shortages are projected to increase sharply over the next […]
In previous editions, we’ve talked a lot about how diagnosis is only the first part of the journey with narcolepsy. It’s true that there are many pieces to managing the disorder that follow, but that diagnosis is something we really want to hone in on in this edition. The information […]
When it comes to pediatric sleep studies, transcutaneous monitoring plays a crucial role in providing optimal care for young patients. At the Nemours Children’s Hospital Pediatric Sleep Center in Orlando, Florida, CO2 monitoring is integrated into therapist-driven protocols to ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal management of sleep-disordered breathing for pediatric […]
In the field of sleep medicine, obtaining accurate and reliable data is paramount for proper diagnosis and treatment. This is the driving force behind Dymedix Diagnostics, a company that has been at the forefront of developing innovative diagnostic sleep sensors and electrodes for clinical sleep studies. Founded in 2001, Dymedix’s […]
Recent research has elevated the management of obesity in patients with sleep disorders to a prominent position in clinical practice. Obesity has been capturing attention across social media, mainstream news, and even in cultural references such as South Park specials and Jimmy Kimmel’s 2023 Oscars commentary. This heightened focus underscores […]
I never would have guessed that I had a sleep disorder. Sure, I woke up feeling tired every day and struggled with my daytime energy, but I was convinced that I slept great. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow and slept 8-10 hours every night. […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex condition with a variety of contributing anatomical, physiological, inflammatory, and obesity-related risk factors, which can lead to many physiological changes in the body.1 Yet for patients with OSA, there is good reason to be hopeful right now. We are witnessing tremendous advances in […]
As a board-certified sleep physician, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the field of sleep medicine. Their integration in both polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep testing (HST) has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders. In this article, we’ll […]
