Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where our members take center stage, sharing their expertise and insights into a variety of topics. In this edition, Dr. Bhanu Kolla outlines what clinicians need to know about cannabis and sleep disorders, while Dr. Kiran Maski [...]

By Bhanu Prakash Kolla, MD, FRCPsych The term cannabis refers to all the products that are derived from the cannabis sativa/indica plants. The dried extract of the cannabis plant is commonly referred to as marijuana, and it contains over 540 different chemical compounds, including [...]

By Aesha M. Jobanputra, MD Medical students often grapple with demanding schedules, leading to potential sleep deprivation and/or restriction and its associated risks. The medicine clerkship tends to be one of the longer clinical rotations, with students required to balance clinical duties, call schedules [...]

By Kiran Maski, MD The onset of central disorders of hypersomnolence, such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), often occurs before age 18 years. Early diagnosis is critical for children and adolescents because untreated symptoms can affect their academic potential, long-term job opportunities, social [...]

By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In 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 [...]

Welcome to the latest issue of Montage, where we highlight members who are challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries and embracing innovations. We spotlight sleep researchers seeking enhanced diagnostic precision beyond the apnea-hypopnea index, while Dr. Atul Malhotra predicts innovations in sleep apnea diagnosis [...]

Erin Flynn-Evans, PhD, MPH, director of the Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses her journey from music therapy aspirations to guiding astronauts' sleep on future moon missions and optimizing alertness for airline pilots. Tell us about your educational and professional background. [...]

Sachin Shah, MD, MS; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, DABSM, FAASM; Shalini Paruthi, M.D.; Ambrose Chiang, MD, FAASM; Makayla Cordoza, PhD, RN, CCRN-K; Kevin Gipson, MD; Evin Jerkins, DO; Eric J. Olson, MD on behalf of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee The AASM recommends clinicians use [...]

By Atul Malhotra, MD Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has major cardiometabolic and neurocognitive consequences and is estimated to affect up to 1 billion people worldwide. The expectation that all of these patients (and many more at risk) will see a board-certified sleep specialist and [...]

By Kate Robards, Senior Writer To 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 [...]