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THE COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND SLEEP DISORDERS The relationship between depression and sleep disorders is complex and multifaceted. Depression can be a cause or side effect of sleep disturbances. At times, treating one may help to resolve the other. In other instances,...Read More

YOUR FIRST STEPS AFTER A NARCOLEPSY DIAGNOSIS If you have been diagnosed with narcolepsy, it is natural to feel a little overwhelmed and anxious. Fortunately, help is available from a number of different sources, from medications to support groups. This advice will help you decide what step...Read More

WE ANSWER YOUR ORAL APPLIANCE QUESTIONS Oral appliances are used in dental sleep medicine to provide relief from obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Read on to learn the answers to common questions about oral appliances.  How do oral appliances work?  You can think of an oral ...Read More

FOR PARENTS – HOW WE CONDUCT PEDIATRIC SLEEP STUDIES In many cases, sleep disorders do not resolve themselves and either perpetuate any existing symptoms or transform into a new problem over time. Because of this, it’s best to diagnose these conditions in children early on. If your child is ...Read More

INSOMNIA IS MORE THAN JUST BEING AWAKE AT NIGHT Do you experience non-restorative sleep, trouble falling asleep, or difficulty staying asleep? If so, then your doctor may diagnose you with insomnia. This sleep disorder is common in the United States, affecting about half of the population at some po...Read More

THE 101 ON MULTIPLE SLEEP LATENCY TESTING Has your doctor recommended that you undergo nap tests? Sometimes referred to as a multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), nap tests provide sleep specialists with a standardized method of quantifying sleepiness and diagnosing sleep disorders in individuals...Read More

IDENTIFYING A DANGEROUS SLEEP DISORDER Many people who struggle with sleep apnea don’t know that they have the condition. Unlike other sleep disorders with more clear-cut signs, such as narcolepsy, many people who have sleep apnea don’t know it until a partner tells them. However, ther...Read More

TESTING DAYTIME FATIGUE A maintenance of wakefulness test, or MWT, determines daytime wakefulness in order to diagnose a sleep disorder or test the effectiveness of a patient’s current sleep disorder treatment. Typically, a MWT is conducted in conjunction with a polysomnogram, u...Read More

CPAP: GETTING ACCLIMATED CPAP therapy can be life-saving for people with sleep apnea, but getting used to the mask can take time. If you find that you simply cannot tolerate CPAP treatment, alternatives are available, including oral appliance therapy. If you are adjusting to CPAP therapy, ...Read More

SLEEP APNEA IS MORE THAN SNORING AND FITFUL SLEEP Over time, it can cause serious health complications, including life-threatening conditions. Treatment for sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy or CPAP treatment, is an essential part of avoiding these complications. Here are some sleep ...Read More