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Insights into sleep, and sleep disorders - whether lack of, excessive or disturbed sleep. Part 3 of a 4-part series.

On this show: We conclude the 3 interviews with Sleep Medicine experts Dr. Michael Littner and Dr. Jay Puangco. How important is sleep medicine in the practice of neurology? Might we expect significant increases - or decreases - in the use of sleep labs, what with Medicare’s likely reimbursement for home sleep apnea studies? And finally: Dr. Littner and Dr. Puangco provide us with take-to-the-office clinical pearls we may be able to use to help our patients.

Next week: Part 4 of the 4-part series. Hear insights from sleep apnea patient Mr. Sam Frank for whom proper diagnosis and treatment of his OSA - especially the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) during his sleep - has dramatically changed life for the better. PS: There’s a good chance that Mr. Frank (prior to his diagnosis and treatment) exemplifies numerous people in your practice who’s OSA remains undiagnosed and untreated.

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