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The Sleep Spot launches STEP

Getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult when you struggle with sleep apnea or related conditions. These conditions can be challenging to treat because they affect everyone differently. Luckily, technology is evolving to make life easier for people who struggle with these sleep conditions. We are excited to announce the launch of our Sleep … Read more

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Common Sleep Disorders by the Numbers

Sleep disorders are a serious problem among Americans. Drowsiness from sleep problems hampers enjoyment of waking hours, reduces work productivity, and can even cause injury or death. Below, we’ll break down some of the most common sleep problems and examine these disorders in depth. Most Common Sleep Problems in the US A plethora of problems … Read more

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Insomnia – What is This Sleep Phenomenon, What Causes it, and How to Help?

We all have a bad night’s sleep once in a while. Tossing and turning, we can’t get to sleep no matter how many sheep we count. And even after sleep comes, it doesn’t stay long, with frequent awakenings throughout the night. While one or two nights of bad sleep can lead to some groggy days, … Read more

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In Search of Compliance

Market success depends on getting sleep-disorder breathing patients to use therapy devices by Larry Anderson Compliance is the Holy Grail of sleep-disorder breathing therapy. Technologies such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices only work if patients use them, and yet industry statistics suggest compliance rates hovering around 50 percent, to the detriment of both patient … Read more

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Maimonides updates – clinic under new management – welcome The Sleep Spot!

We are delighted to inform you Maimonides Sleep Arts & Sciences will continue to provide cutting edge sleep treatment as our sleep center has successfully recruited Drs. Dawid and Kisria Rechul to join Dr. Krakow’s sleep medicine team. Dr. Krakow will be working closely with Drs. Rechul during the coming months to ensure a gentle … Read more

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In the Mind’s Eye of the Beholder

by Barry Krakow, MD  Imagery rehearsal therapy is a broad term for myriad cognitive-imagery treatments for chronic and potentially acute nightmare disorders. Several groups are researching specific brands of the therapy, and this modality is receiving substantial attention in two converging ways. First, several review articles have argued that imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) is now … Read more

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