23rd Annual Medical Sleep Conference
2027 SEC Medical Sleep Conference
Excessive daytime sleepiness may be the symptom patients report, but it is not always the condition that needs to be treated. Understanding the distinctions among sleep apnea, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian disruption, and other contributors can lead to more appropriate evaluation and more individualized care.
Explore what research reveals about sleep bruxism, airway health, obstructive sleep apnea, arousals, diagnosis, and collaborative care.
For years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was largely viewed as a sleep disorder characterized by loud snoring, daytime fatigue, and disrupted sleep. While these symptoms remain important clinical indicators, modern research has revealed something much more significant: untreated sleep apnea is a major cardiovascular risk factor that can profoundly impact patient health and longevity. Today, …
For decades, sleep was often viewed as a passive state—a period of rest that occurred between the “important” hours of the day. Today, however, healthcare professionals understand that sleep is far more than downtime. Sleep is an active biological process that influences nearly every system in the body, from cardiovascular health and metabolic function to …