Circadian Issues in the Sleep Doctor’s Office

Circadian Issues in the Sleep Doctor’s Office

By: Andrew Binder, MD, FAASM, FCCP I love being a sleep doctor. I often introduce myself as a “recovering pulmonary and critical care doctor.”  One of the reasons I love being a sleep doctor is that I think it is one of the few things, in my advanced age, at which I...
OSA and Physician’s Role in Weight Loss

OSA and Physician’s Role in Weight Loss

By: Said Mostafavi, MD, FCCP, FAASM Like most sleep physicians, treating sleep-disordered breathing constitutes a large percentage of my practice. When it comes to treating obstructive sleep apnea, we thankfully have various treatment options available, some...

Philips Respironics Recall of PAP devices

Dear CSS Members: You may be aware of the Phillips recall of certain PAP devices.  We understand that this recall has placed a burden on sleep center staff and patients alike. From various sources, the CSS has gathered an array of information regarding the recall and...

SB-328 Passes the State Assembly Education Committee

On Wednesday, July 10, 2020, SB-328, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino passed the State Assembly Education Committee.  SB-328 addresses the significant public health crisis of sleep-deprived teens by requiring high schools in California to start no earlier...