Sleep in General

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine offers accreditation as a demonstration that a sleep center or sleep-related breathing laboratory has met all standards set by the AASM such as employing skilled and qualified staff, creating a clean and comfortable environment, developing a quality assurance plan, and adhering to evidence-based practice parameters.

Though many studies suggest that children’s sleep affects their mood, performance and memory, a recent study in the journal Sleep by authors Mary Carskadon, PhD et al questions whether sleep deprivation will lead to a noticeable change in behavior and performance in the classroom. The three-week study of school-aged children restricted sleep of randomly assigned children to 8 hours in first and second grade and 6.5 hours for children in third grade and above. Teachers of children in these classes were asked to complete

At the 70th annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, William C. Orr, PhD and fellow colleagues presented findings of a study that may affect individuals who have unexplained sleeping difficulties. The study shows that gastroesophageal reflux (GER) may silently plague sleep – an individual’s reflux may not be severe enough to trigger heartburn symptoms, yet it may cause frequent awakenings during sleep. The study of 81 patients with sleep complaints at least three nights a week indicated that 26% of participants had