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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.
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Oct 7, 2022
Oct 7, 2022
39 min
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we discuss the complexities of central sleep apnea. Our guest, Dr. Safwan Badr, describes the multiple pathways that can cause different forms of central sleep apnea and how the disorder is more similar to obstructive sleep apnea than we think.
Sep 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022
35 min
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we discuss safe and effective CPAP use in pediatric patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Drs. Louella Amos and Robin Lloyd join us to share information about the AASM’s recent position statement on age and weight requirements for PAP therapy in pediatric patients and the importance of appropriate management of younger, smaller children.
Sep 9, 2022
Sep 9, 2022
43 min
Today’s episode of Talking Sleep explores the “Mind After Midnight” hypothesis. Dr. Andrew Tubbs, a researcher in the department of psychiatry at the University of Arizona, explains sleep and circadian mechanisms that lead to a disproportionately increased risk of suicide between 2 and 3 a.m. The discussion may be troubling to some listeners. If you or someone you know is at risk for suicide, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Aug 26, 2022
Aug 26, 2022
35 min
In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we’re sitting down with Dr. Andrew Varga to discuss links between obstructive sleep apnea and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Varga is part of a research team from Mount Sinai that recently published findings showing just one night without using CPAP can increase the presence of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease.