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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia
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Pregnancy
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Restless Legs Syndrome
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The vast field of sleep medicine is always evolving. Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to keep up on the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Our host, Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, will take an in-depth look at issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of sleep ... more

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In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Abhishek Goyal, Professor and Head of Respiratory Medicine in Dehradoon, India, and Dr. Prakhar Agarwal, a pulmonologist in private practice in Bhopal, India, to discuss their resea... more

In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Daniel Buysse and Dr. Todd Arnedt, both members of the AASM clinical practice guideline committee, to discuss the newly released guidelines on combination treatment for chronic inso... more

In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Lee Neilson, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Iowa and staff neurologist at the Iowa City VA specializing in movement disorders, to discuss his groundbreaking r... more

In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes David Messerschmitt, a retired computer and signal processing engineer, and Stuart Crisp, a retired process control engineer and educator, to discuss patient-facing open-source PAP plat... more

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Recent Guests

Abhishek Goyal
Professor and Head of Respiratory Medicine
Dehradun, India
Episode: Fixed PAP vs APAP: Impact on Blood Pressure and Autonomic Response
Prakhar Agarwal
Pulmonologist
Private practice in Bhopal, India
Episode: Fixed PAP vs APAP: Impact on Blood Pressure and Autonomic Response
Daniel Buysse
Distinguished professor of psychiatry, medicine and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Insomnia Combination Treatment: New AASM Guidelines
Todd Arnedt
Licensed clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry and neurology at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Insomnia Combination Treatment: New AASM Guidelines
Lee Neilson
Movement disorder specialist, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Iowa, Staff Neurologist at the Iowa City VA
University of Iowa; Iowa City VA Medical Center
Episode: OSA and Parkinson’s Risk: Can CPAP Change Outcomes?
David Messerschmitt
Retired computer and signal processing engineer; active Sleep HQ user
Sleep HQ user
Episode: Community PAP Therapy: Engineering Better Sleep Apnea Care
Stuart Crisp
Control systems engineer; active user and advocate on Sleep HQ/Oscar
Sleep HQ / Oscar user
Episode: Community PAP Therapy: Engineering Better Sleep Apnea Care
David Kent
Associate professor and director of sleep surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episode: Comparing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulators for OSA
Dr. Thais Mauad
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, University of São Paulo
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Episode: Microplastics, PAP Therapy, and What the Science Shows

Host

Dr. Seema Khosla
Host of Talking Sleep, Medical Director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo; prominent clinician and researcher in sleep medicine.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Veterans

    The most recent podcast on sleep disorders in military veterans was probably the most informative and helpful episode I’ve listened to (and I have listened to all of them).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swimmingthefly
    United States10 months ago
  • MD

    Outstanding podcast. Timely, informative and easy to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    syhuber
    United Statesa year ago
  • Valuable for PAs in sleep

    I have enjoyed this podcast from the beginning. It provides timely updates related to sleep health and as a clinician in sleep for over a decade, I find it an important part of where I get updated work related info. I have recommended it to all the PAs and NPs who work with me in sleep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonie1220
    United States2 years ago
  • Dr. Seema Khosla’s podcast is amazing

    This podcast serves as the regular news report on sleep medicine

    Must listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbi-in-the-hole
    United States2 years ago
  • The episode on treating insomnia is phenomenal!!!!

    Great mix of science and practicality!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbi-in-the-hole
    United States2 years ago

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OSA and Parkinson’s Risk: Can CPAP Change Outcomes?
Q: Was CPAP adherence actually measured, or was it just prescribed CPAP?
Adherence was not directly measured; the study could confirm that CPAP was prescribed and patients likely received it, but detailed usage data like residual AHI or downloads were not available.
OSA and Parkinson’s Risk: Can CPAP Change Outcomes?
Q: How did CPAP affect the overall risk of developing Parkinson's disease in the cohort?
CPAP use within the first two years was associated with about a 30% reduction in Parkinson's disease risk over roughly five years of follow-up.
OSA and Parkinson’s Risk: Can CPAP Change Outcomes?
Q: What is the number needed to treat (NNT) for CPAP to prevent Parkinson's disease in this study?
The NNT is a little over 400 people to prevent one case of Parkinson's disease over five years among sleep apnea patients who used CPAP within the first two years, when compared with non-users.
Comparing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulators for OSA
Q: What are the implications of device synchronization to respiration?
Synchronized devices are thought to be more physiologic, but data are not definitive; some trials show similar outcomes between synchronized and time-based approaches, making the choice more about device form factor and surgeon/patient preference.
Comparing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulators for OSA
Q: How do the Inspire and Genio systems differ in hardware and operation?
Inspire is unilateral with an implanted pulse generator and an external sensor that synchronizes to respiration; Genio is bilateral, lacks an implanted battery, uses an external power source, and operates on a duty cycle without direct respiratory sensing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Sleep

What is Talking Sleep about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comprehensive, clinically oriented show that keeps sleep medicine professionals up to date with guideline updates, inpatient and outpatient management strategies, device discussions, and emerging research across the spectrum of sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, and related topics. Episodes frequently pair host-led synthesis with expert clinicians and researchers, covering practical implementation in clinics, real-world patient care, and the evolving role of technology—from CPAP data platforms and wearable sleep technology to new diagnostic tools and non-pharmacologic therapies. A standout is the consistent focus on translating guidelines into patient-centered care, including equity considerations, access to behavioral therapies, and s... more

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Recent guests on Talking Sleep include:

1. Abhishek Goyal
2. Prakhar Agarwal
3. Daniel Buysse
4. Todd Arnedt
5. Lee Neilson
6. David Messerschmitt
7. Stuart Crisp
8. David Kent

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