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Nov 13, 2024 | 
aasm.org | Kate Robards |Lynn Celmer
By Kate Robards, Senior WriterWhile football players tackle intense physical demands on the field, many also wrestle with sleep disorders that quietly undermine their health and performance. Aaron Taylor, a former NFL offensive guard, knows this firsthand. An All-American and Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers, Taylor enjoyed a successful six-season NFL career. But behind his achievements on the field, he struggled with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
aasm.org | Kate Robards |Lynn Celmer
By Kate Robards, Senior WriterAs the U.S. grapples with an ongoing obesity epidemic, new weight loss medications are quickly emerging as a treatment option, and they’re also showing promise as a potential intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Since 1990, the global prevalence of adult obesity has more than doubled. In the United States, the prevalence of obesity was 41.9% in 2017-2020, and predictive models suggest that will grow to one in two adults by 2030.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Kate Robards
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
crimereads.com | Kate Robards
Cults, often concealed yet surprisingly pervasive, are inherently dysfunctional. Estimates suggest there are as many as 10,000 cults in the United States today. Cults are not a far-fetched concept—they are closer to home than most realize. Article continues after advertisementWhile it would be easy to dismiss those immersed in these groups as gullible or weak-minded, that’s not the case.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
booksbywomen.org | Kate Robards
By Kate RobardsWhen I sat down to work on my second thriller novel, I knew only one plot point: a teenager would go missing from a place called the Bird Haven, a wildlife sanctuary where she worked part-time after school. As a dedicated plotter, I finessed this idea through multiple iterations of outlines, but the stories just weren’t compelling enough for me to put pen to paper.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
aasm.org | Kate Robards |Lynn Celmer
By Kate Robards, Senior WriterIn the intricate landscape of forensic medicine, where every case presents a unique puzzle, one area stands out for its complexity and intrigue: sleep forensics. Michel Cramer Bornemann, MD, shares his insights and experiences as the lead investigator at Sleep Forensics Associates, shedding light on the nuanced interplay between sleep disorders and criminal behavior.
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
aasm.org | Kate Robards |Lynn Celmer
By Kate Robards, Senior WriterTo determine the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea, health care professionals use a diagnostic tool known as the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). AHI counts the number of apneas — periods when a patient stops breathing — and hypopneas — instances when the airway partially collapses, causing shallow breathing. Calculating AHI allows doctors to classify OSA severity.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
podcasts.apple.com | Charlene Goto |Brian Copeland |Kate Robards |Chris Riggins |Ngaio Bealum
Ken But Not Barbie, Kamala As President & The Bay Area Downward Spiral
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Dec 18, 2023 | 
aasm.org | Kate Robards |Lynn Celmer
By Kate Robards, Senior WriterIn the world of medicine, location matters. Just as urban and rural areas differ in lifestyle and health care access, the practice of sleep medicine is also uniquely shaped by its environment. In an interview with the Montage team, Evin Jerkins, DO, and Seema Khosla, MD, shared their views on practicing sleep medicine in rural areas, the hurdles they face, and their strategies for recruiting and retaining sleep technologists.
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Nov 19, 2023 | 
aasm.org | Kate Robards |Lynn Celmer
By Kate Robards, AASM Senior WriterAccording to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits like more autonomy and better patient engagement, private practice professionals also face insurance frustrations and rising cost concerns.
