By Geraldo Rizzo, MD
The idea of daylight-savings time (DST) was, for the first time, attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who anonymously published a letter suggesting that Parisians economize on candles by rising earlier to use the morning sunlight. This 1784 satire proposed taxing shutters, rationing candles, and (more…)
Sleep Tech Tip of the Week:
By Michael Miller, RPSGT
Most often we as sleep techs are the biggest offenders of not practicing what we preach. We tell our patients to allow for adequate sleep time, reduce caffeine intake close to bed time, practice proper sleep hygiene, and maintain consistency when it comes going to bed and waking up. We, or least I, have been guilty of not following one or all of those suggestions at some point during my career. We, as sleep professionals, have to apply what we know about sleep to our personal lives as well. (more…)
By Angela Terry, RPSGT @ OBAND Medical Group Las Vegas
Life as an RPSGT sometimes means that I don’t always get enough sleep. Sometimes my body becomes sore and achy after working a long night shift and caring for my family. One thing that I can always count on though is that after a proper sleep cycle, I can wake up rested and pain free. This relief is thanks to the restorative process of chemical and hormonal releases/balances that naturally occur during deep sleep. (more…)
By Ed Faria and Lenneice A. Drew
In recent years, we have learned that sleep deprivation and undiagnosed sleep disorders are arguably one of our largest health problems. During the last two decades, a strong diagnostic industry has been thriving to develop the sleep field including, but not limited to, Neurovirtual, Philips Respironics, Embla, and Cardinal Health.
A Look Back
Sleep Medicine is a specialty in the field of medicine; sleep disorders have become a public health concern and sleep science has earned its spot as an important area of research. The American Medical Association recognized sleep medicine as a specialty in 1996. However, take a look back, and you will find the history of sleep medicine is relatively short and most of the individuals involved with its development are still living. (more…)