by Somnology | Dec 24, 2020 | Blog, Transportation
Delivering The Holidays: Truck Drivers & Sleep The holiday season is a little different in 2020. Stores remain closed, streets remain sparse, and some can’t make it home for the holidays this year. The nation is relying on essential workers to deliver essential...
by Somnology | Dec 8, 2020 | Blog, Sports
When speaking about COVID-19, a well-covered facet of its effects has centered around sports leagues attempting to have successful seasons. Many different methods have been tried, with varying results. One of the main problems with sports during COVID-19 is the close...
by Somnology | Nov 11, 2020 | Blog, Health, Veterans
The hard reality is that many veterans face significant medical and wellness challenges after returning home. One glaring and often overlooked issue contributing to their health struggles is sleep maladies. Not only are many sleep disorders under-diagnosed but, even...
by Somnology | Oct 30, 2020 | Blog
1. Sleeping Beauty (aka Kleine-Levin) Syndrome Story: A 17-year-old girl in Colombia fell asleep for 48 days. When she awoke, she temporarily forgot her own mother’s face. And, 20-year-old Beth from Manchester whose episodes sometimes put her to sleep for 22 hours a...
by Somnology | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Telehealth
Last month, we discussed what telehealth is, who it is helping, and the benefits it is providing in the midst of a global pandemic. In this month’s blog, we asked Melissa Lim, MD, FCCP, FAASM, Somnology’s Chief Medical Officer and a board-certified sleep physician in...
by Somnology | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Telehealth
COVID-19 has caused a huge economic shift with schools and businesses closing, erratic stock market changes, and hospitals and doctors frantically trying to provide healthcare to those in need. With dynamics in society, commerce, education, lifestyle, and healthcare...