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What is Pediatric Sleep Medicine?
Andrew Valenzuela, MD, FAAP, is a specialist in pediatric sleep medicine, a field that has historically been underrecognized. Thankfully, more clinicians across various disciplines are beginning to understand the importance of quality sleep, leading to increased awareness. Today, collaboration in pediatric sleep medicine spans multiple specialties, including pulmonology, ENT, neurology, but most importantly pediaticans. He is affiliated with Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona’s capital and ...Read More
Dr. Neal Seltzer DMD Inducted into American Sleep and Breathing Academy Hall of Fame
Las Vegas, April 2024, Dr. Neal Seltzer DMD, was inducted into the American Sleep and Breathing Academy “ASBA” Hall of Fame, a great honor bestowed only to very few distinguished sleep professionals. The ASBA Hall of Fame was established in 2008 to honor members whose contributions to the field of Dental Sleep Medicine and service to the Academy have been significant, substantial, and long-standing. Inductees have demonstrated a history of career achievement, a sustained commitment t...Read More
Management of the Sleep Apnea Patient – straight forward to complex
The most important motif when it comes to treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in the field of dental sleep medicine is that qualified dentists need to address this condition as a serious medical problem and not something considered merely, dental. With that stated, it is essential that patients are seen as individuals coming with the potential of having multiple systemic illnesses, complex medical history and medical records & treatment history; therefore, it is critical that dentists look ...Read More
The American Sleep and Breathing Academy appoints Physician as President to promote stronger collaboration between dental and medical professionals
Dr. Rodolfo Martinez Ferrate, M.D., has been installed as the new President of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA), succeeding Dr. Jon Caulfield DDS. He is Board Certified in three distinct medical specialties; Family Medicine, ABFM, Bariatric Medicine, ABBM/ABOM and Board Certified Sleep Medicine ABSM. He has private practices in Glendale, AZ and SLC, UT and is licensed in multiple States and Countries. Dr. Ferrate has been diagnosing and treating patients with sleep disorders for o...Read More
How an NFL Legend can Help Move the Needle Forward for Sleep Apnea Awareness and Treatment
NFL Legend and Hall of Fame Player , Mike Haynes, graciously came to Nevada Dental Sleep, in Henderson, NV to renew his customized oral appliance which he uses to treat his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He was diagnosed with OSA several years ago by a board-certified sleep physician. Initially intolerant to CPAP, he switched to oral appliance therapy and experienced significant success. After a thorough assessment of his medical history and health record, Dr. Jerry Hu, who is triple board-cert...Read More
Understanding Sleep Problems and Long COVID
It may feel like a significant amount of time has passed since the COVID-19 global pandemic to where we are today. The COVID-19 era, stretching from late 2019 through much of 2021 and beyond, will be remembered for its global upheaval and the tragic loss of many lives. USAFacts estimates over 13.7 million adults in the U.S. are experiencing long COVID, which equates to about 5.3% of the adult population. Long COVID symptoms can vary widely and may include fatigue, difficulty breathing, and brain...Read More
Treating Sleep Apnea with Weight Loss Drug
New study finds Weight Loss Drug Tirzepatide used in Zepbound has the potential to be the first pharmaceutical treatment for Sleep Apnea, as it significantly reduces the apnea-hypopnea (AHI) in patients. The study titled “Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity” was published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine as well as presented at the 84th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association, Orlando, FL, June 21-24, 2024. Tirzepatide, the act...Read More
Current Review of CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy for the Effectiveness in treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and a Review of other Treatment Options
By Jerry Hu, DDS, DASBA, DABDSM, DACSDD Intro Current consensus in the medical community on duration of quality sleep needed for a typical adult needs to be at a minimum of at least 7 hours at 7 nights per week. (ref 1.) With CPAP usage, the bar set for “compliance” comes notably short of the consensus recommendation. It is generally accepted compliance for CPAP at greater than 4 hours with at least 70% of the nights. (ref. 2). Moreover, after 6 months of usage, the adherence of CPAP users goes...Read More