Talking Sleep
AASM
The vast field of sleep medicine is always evolving. Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to keep up on the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Our host, Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, will take an in-depth look at issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Episodes will feature conversations with clinicians, researchers, sleep team members and other health care experts working to help us sleep well so we can live well.
Episodes
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May 5, 2023 • 33min
The Nose and OSA: Why the Nose Always Seems to Know
Jolie Chang, an otolaryngologist and UCSF sleep surgery chief, explains how the nose does much more than pass air. She discusses nasal functions, the nasal cycle and positional congestion. Practical tips cover nasal care, spray technique, CPAP interactions, and realistic goals for nasal surgery. The conversation covers valve collapse, empty nose syndrome, and strategies to improve CPAP tolerance.
Apr 21, 2023 • 31min
The Microbiome and Sleep Apnea– A Bidirectional Relationship
Recent evidence and data has highlighted important associations between obstructive sleep apnea and the microbiome. Here to help us learn more about how sleep and the gut microbiome impact our heath is Dr. Andrew Goldberg.
Mar 24, 2023 • 43min
Clinical Considerations for Novel Sleep Technology
The sleep field is intertwined with technological advances. Innovative devices are being developed every day, some of which are crossing over into the clinical realm. In this episode of Talking Sleep, Dr. Scott Ryals and Dr. Steven Holfinger describe how some novel home sleep apnea test devices work and explain how clinicians should approach them.
Mar 10, 2023 • 20min
Permanent Standard Time Advocacy
It's that time of year again when we spring forward and set our clocks ahead one hour. Whether we should continue to change our clocks twice per year is an ongoing topic of debate, and legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to make daylight saving time permanent. Here to give more insight on the science of clock change and discuss the debate over daylight saving time and standard time is Dr. Karin Johnson.
Feb 24, 2023 • 34min
Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea (COMISA)
An article was published in the ERJ demonstrating that CBT for Insomnia reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. Our guest, Dr. Alexander Sweetman, is here to tell us more.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 38min
New AASM Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Dr. Michael Howell, a professor and vice chair for education at the University of Minnesota, dives into the new clinical practice guidelines for managing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD). He discusses the historical context of RBD and its links to neurodegenerative diseases. Key topics include innovative treatments like the voice-activated POSI pad and the importance of non-pharmacological strategies. Howell emphasizes the need for personalized care and ongoing communication between patients and providers for the best outcomes.
Jan 27, 2023 • 43min
Improving Patient Understanding of Sleep Apnea
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we talk about the importance of patient communication. Dr. Rebecca Robbins and Dr. Suzanne Bertisch of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital share their insights into existing patient education materials for obstructive sleep apnea and offer tips on how to make it easier to understand. Listen now.
Jan 13, 2023 • 45min
Sleep Age with Dr. Mignot
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep our guest, Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, talks with us about sleep age and the importance of the EEG collected during polysomnography. As the interest in sleep grows, more attention is being paid to how sleep is related to morbidity and mortality. While there is much discussion about obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular health, the EEG may also hold clues about our future health.
Nov 18, 2022 • 30min
College, Transgender Students and Sleep
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we discuss how insufficient sleep and other factors are negatively impacting college students’ health. Our guest, Dr. Shelley Hershner, is an associate professor of neurology at the University of Michigan. Through her research, she has found that there are certain populations of students, such as transgender students, who may be at higher risk of sleep disorders. She is here today to help us understand the significance of this issue and how we can better serve our college students.
Nov 4, 2022 • 42min
Sleep Technologist Education
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we discuss sleep technologist education. Our guests Karen Rowe, Debbie Guerrero and Dr. Brad Vaughn, who are part of the CoA PSG program, talk about the increasing demand for sleep technologist across the country and explain the pathway to becoming a certified sleep tech.
