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Talking Sleep

AASM
Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Medicine
Sleep Apnea
ADHD
Central Sleep Apnea
Polysomnography
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia
Heart Failure
Pregnancy
Insomnia
PAP Therapy
Residual AHI
Restless Legs Syndrome
Philips Respironics
Proteomics
Apnea-Hypopnea Index
Metabolomics
Sleep Architecture
Clinical Practice Guidelines

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. 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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In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. David Kent, Associate Professor and Director of Sleep Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to discuss the evolv... more

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In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla explores growing concerns about microplastics in human health and what they may mean for patients using positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. She is joined by Dr. Thais Mauad, a pathologist ba... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Michel Cahali
Head of Sleep Medicine and Surgery Section, Department of Otolaryngology
University of São Paulo, Brazil
Episode: Microplastics, PAP Therapy, and What the Science Shows
Dr. Reena Mehra
Division Head of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and Professor of Medicine, University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Inpatient Sleep Medicine: New AASM Guidelines
Dr. Dennis Aukley
Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University / MetroHealth
Episode: Inpatient Sleep Medicine: New AASM Guidelines
Dr. David McCarty
Sleep medicine physician and Chief Medical Officer for Rebis Health
Rebis Health
Episode: High Altitude Central Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Rami Khayat
Professor and Division Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Director at Penn State Health Sleep Services
Penn State Health
Episode: Central Sleep Apnea Treatment: New AASM Guidelines

Hosts

Dr. Seema Khosla
Host of the show; sleep medicine physician and medical director with expertise in sleep disorders.
Seema Khosla
Host with role in clinical sleep medicine and leadership within the field.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 139 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 States8 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 Statesa year 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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Clinicians value it as a credible source for practical patient-care guidance.
Some episodes receive critique for inclusivity or interpretation of statistics, but overall feedback is highly positive and sponsorship-ready.
Listeners praise the show for timely, evidence-based updates from sleep medicine experts.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Comparing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulators for OSA
Q: What is the general premise and mechanism of hypoglossal nerve stimulation for OSA?
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation targets tongue protrusor muscles, mainly the genioglossus, to advance the tongue and open the airway; devices differ in how they stimulate the nerve, synchronization to respiration, and whether power comes from an implanted generator or an external source.
Inpatient Sleep Medicine: New AASM Guidelines
Q: Dennis, walk me through the process used to develop the guidelines.
The process started with formulating PICO questions, conducting comprehensive literature reviews, screening and selecting studies, data abstraction, and applying the GRADE methodology to rate the strength of recommendations while balancing benefits, harms, feasibility, and equity.
Inpatient Sleep Medicine: New AASM Guidelines
Q: So, Reena, what was the impetus for these guidelines?
The guidelines arose from a recognition by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine that sleep-disordered breathing in inpatients was under-addressed, with limited existing guidance on screening, diagnostics, and management, and a need to synthesize available data to provide practical recommendations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Sleep

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

The show covers the evolving landscape of sleep medicine through clinician and researcher perspectives, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based guidance for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Topics range from central and obstructive sleep apnea to insomnia management, wearable sleep tech, and guideline development, often featuring leading physicians and innovators shaping clinical practice. The format typically blends practical patient-care strategies with discussions of new research, technologies, and policy considerations, making it valuable for sleep clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals seeking up-to-date, clinically relevant insights.

A standout aspect is the consistent focus on translating complex sleep sci... more

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Recent guests on Talking Sleep include:

1. David Messerschmitt
2. Stuart Crisp
3. David Kent
4. Dr. Thais Mauad
5. Dr. Michel Cahali
6. Dr. Reena Mehra
7. Dr. Dennis Aukley
8. Dr. David McCarty

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