Opioid use, pain linked to sleep problems
Since the 2000s, opioid addiction has been considered a major global health problem. A few years ago, the growing epidemic of opioid use was declared a public health emergency by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Opioids are typically prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. They can [...]
Call for patients with central sleep apnea
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is working to develop a new clinical practice guideline for the treatment of central sleep apnea (CSA) in adult patients. We are looking for patients, or a caregiver to someone with CSA, to share their perspectives regarding treatments for CSA. You can help [...]
Veterans are at risk for sleep apnea, insomnia, and nightmares
Sleep problems affect everyone, but they are particularly common among military veterans. Recent studies of U.S. veterans highlight the prevalence of sleep disorders. What sleep disorders are veterans likely to experience? Veterans are exposed to stressful situations during military service. The stress of training, deployment, and returning to civilian life [...]
Review: The Quest for Sleep
Review: The aptly-named film “The Quest for Sleep” follows the journeys and struggles of several people living with insomnia. They share their highly personal experiences about what it feels like to not get the sleep their bodies need, the life events that may have triggered their battle with sleep, and [...]
For Valentine’s Day, a good night’s sleep may be the best gift
With Valentine’s Day approaching, many may be pondering traditional gift-giving strategies. Maybe it’s flowers, chocolates, or jewelry? But consider this: As we continue to endure the challenges of pandemic living, perhaps the greatest gift you could give to your partner (and yourself) is a good night of sleep. As I [...]
Call for volunteers for clinical practice guideline research
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is currently working to develop a new clinical practice guideline on the treatment of central sleep apnea in adult patients. We are seeking individuals who would be interested in contributing to this project as a volunteer patient or caregiver stakeholder. In this role, [...]