The Sleep & TMJ Group

06/24/2026

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Sleep disorders deserve medical attention - and often are highly treatable. Here are the most common and the signs you might have one.

06/07/2026

More research about the importance of having a regular sleep schedule

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Patients operated on by surgeons with social jet lag of ≥2 hours in the preceding month had a greater risk of major adverse events, independent of sleep duration or night shift frequency. Promoting regular sleep timing may improve patient safety. https://ja.ma/3PJRM26

10/29/2025

Obstructive requires physicians to utilize decision support, referrals, and tailored treatment options like positive airway pressure, oral appliances, and weight loss interventions to effectively manage symptoms and comorbidities.

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10/14/2025

Always try to keep everything in alignment! My biggest tip for side sleepers is to put a folded towel under your pillow. By playing with the number of folds, it allows you to use your current pillow as you figure out how tall a pillow you need.

Pillow height, or loft, is important to maintaining proper sleep posture and preventing neck pain. The left column shows improper pillow height for back sleepers, side sleepers and stomach sleepers, respectively. The right column demonstrates the proper pillow height for a neutral spine for each sleeping position.

For more tips on how to minimize body aches in the morning, read our story: https://n.pr/3J5OcMc

10/08/2025

People who practiced blowing through a conch shell for six months experienced a reduction in symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

05/28/2025

Wish you had more choices in oral appliance design? This petition hopes to change that! Please sign and pass it on.

Coverage of HCPCS Code K1027 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

03/10/2025

Here's a survey about OSA treatment options. Filling it out would help a researcher from the University of Pittsburgh. Thanks for your time!

Hello everyone! I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, working on an NSF-funded research program focused on improving sleep apnea treatments. I am looking to interview individuals who have experience with OSA treatments to better understand the challenges and frustrations with curr...

11/28/2024

Warm thanksgiving wishes. Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful holiday!

11/28/2024

From our family to yours - Happy Thanksgiving! This lovely pie is cranberry walnut and made by Anita. What's your favorite pie?