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Last week, the second half of Onera Health's 2024 conference season started at the Sleep Medicine Update, organized by the Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD). We thoroughly enjoyed engaging with sleep medicine specialists in Vancouver to discuss the latest advances in practice and research using case-based scenarios enriched with personal clinical experiences. If you missed us there, you can find out more about Onera's solution at www.onerahealth.com   #SleepDiagnostics #SleepMonitoring #MedicalDevices #SleepMedicineUpdate #MayoClinic #hPSG #homePolysomnography

If you're looking for more energy, focus, drive and higher performance, I recently had Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, FACS on the show to discuss how men can achieve peak performance in all areas of their personal and professional lives. We cover: - The importance of deep sleep for overall health and performance - Finding your unique daily protocol for sleep optimization, including specific morning and evening routines. - The best supplements and technology to hack sleep quality and track progress - New cutting-edge diagnostics and therapies for addressing sleep-related and performance issues. - Dr. Gapin's vision for the future of longevity and personalized medicine. Tune into the full episode in the comments below!

Sleep! So important and yet something we do not pay enough attention to. This is one of my many soapboxes, empowered by the words of Michael Grandner. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia is pretty simple if you know what you are doing. Here's a primer: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a structured, evidence-based treatment designed to address the underlying thoughts, behaviors, and environmental factors contributing to chronic insomnia. CBT-I typically includes the following components: 💤 Sleep Education: Patients learn about sleep mechanics and the factors that impact sleep quality, helping them understand the role of their behaviors and thoughts in perpetuating insomnia. 💤 Cognitive Restructuring: This involves identifying and challenging negative or unrealistic thoughts about sleep (e.g., "I'll never be able to sleep well again") and replacing them with more balanced, realistic thoughts. 💤Stimulus Control: Patients are guided to strengthen the association between the bed and sleep, by going to bed only when sleepy, using the bed only for sleep and sex, and getting up at the same time every day. 💤Sleep Restriction: Patients limit the time they spend in bed to match their actual sleep time, gradually increasing it as sleep improves. This method helps to consolidate sleep and reduce the time spent awake in bed. 💤 Relaxation Techniques: Methods such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or mindfulness are used to reduce arousal and anxiety that can interfere with sleep. 💤 Sleep Hygiene: This involves promoting healthy sleep habits, such as establishing a consistent bedtime routine, creating a comfortable sleep environment, and avoiding stimulants like caffeine and electronic devices before bed. CBT-I is typically delivered over several weeks and has been shown to be highly effective, often more so than medication, for long-term management of insomnia. We have CBT-I experts at the CBT Center and love helping people manage this very manageable challenge! #sleep #wellbeing #sleephealth

📚 Exciting News! 📚 Thrilled to share that my research paper on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in the Adult Population has been published in the Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. This paper explores the prevalence, diagnosis, and management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, a condition affecting millions. Delving into such a crucial topic has been a rewarding journey, and I hope it brings valuable insights to both the medical community and those affected. Check out the full paper here. I'd love to hear your thoughts and any experiences you've had related to this topic! #SleepApnea #MedicalResearch #Healthcare #PublicHealth

😴💤 Dive into the world of sleep care coordination! Our latest SleepTV episode explores the pivotal role of Sleep Care Coordinators in dental practices. 🦷 Discover what they do, why they're essential, and the myriad benefits they bring to the table. From improving patient care to streamlining processes, they're the secret ingredient for success in sleep medicine. 💡 Don't miss out on unlocking the full potential of your practice! Tune in now to learn more. https://bit.ly/44WkkZr

Don’t hit snooze on this new sleep-related study. 💤 A recent study published in Nature Magazine, in collaboration with Google Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and The National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program, looked at the relationship between variations in sleep duration and quality and overall health. Check out this quick overview of a few of the key findings – dive in to the full study here: https://goo.gle/46na0ua

Just about one in three American men between the ages of 30 and 70 have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). For American women in this age group, the number is 17%. OSA occurs when the upper airway partially or fully closes during sleep, resulting in pauses or limitations of airflow to the lungs. Along with impairing daytime functioning and restful sleep, OSA is associated with several medical problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems and stroke.   To better serve OSA patients, UH Sleep Medicine System Director Susheel Patil, MD, PhD, and his colleagues advocate for better understanding of the condition to federal health agencies, while offering patients new treatment options and access to clinical trials. Current options include a small device implanted during a minor surgical procedure that acts as a “pacemaker for the tongue” to keep the airway open through the night and a clinical trial of one of the first combination drugs to treat OSA.   Read more at https://lnkd.in/gm4y8P8z #sleepmedicine #obstructivesleepapnea #clinicaltrial #patientsfirst

I recently came across an interesting sleep study that used wearable devices for objective sleep measurement. It closely relates to my research over the past few years, though with a much larger number of participants and a bit different focus. The seamless integration of wearables and other (embedded) devices into everyday life represents a promising advancement in obtaining comprehensive health insights. In the future, this approach is likely to greatly enhance personalized, user-centered medicine.

As physicians, we’re pros at telling patients what to do. “Get more sleep.” “Eat healthier.” “Take a break.” You give sound advice all day long—but when it comes to applying those habits to your own life? Well, that’s where the wheels fall off. In today's episode, Shin Ock, PhD clinical psychologist and founder of Ezar Psychology, breaks down why high-achieving physicians—yes, you—have a harder time following through on behavior change than the average person. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3XOBRQZ

Read a article on eye health. few pointers from same: 1. WHO estimates nearly two billion people have short sightedness and this number will reach 3.3 billion by 2050. 2. Mismatch between eyeballs and optic lens leads to far off objects looking out of focus 3.first Instinct is to blame increased use of screens but real reason is less time spent outdoors! 4.Natural light is essential for healthy eye development as per recent JAMA article. exposure to natural light stimulates Dopamine which helps regulate normal growth and development of eye ball. 5. When we spend time looking ra screen, our blink rate decreases.this causes eye dryness and irritation. 6. A certified Opthalmologist suggests to follow 20-20-20 rule. every 20 minute ,look 20 feet away for 20 seconds!