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Must-Reads in CHEST® Journal

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Association Between OSA and Quantitative Atherosclerotic Plaque Burden

Socioeconomic Factors and Adherence to CPAP

Age-Specific Associations Between Habitual Snoring and Cardiovascular Diseases in China

SPECIAL FEATURES

Optimal NIV Medicare Access Promotion: Patients With Central Sleep Apnea

Optimal NIV Medicare Access Promotion: Patients With OSA

CHEST REVIEWS

Sleep in the Hospitalized Child: A Contemporary Review

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Follow the latest sleep medicine news

Staying up to date with consumer sleep technology
Wearable technology has become ubiquitous and has us watching not only our step count but also our sleep. Clinicians must consider how our patients are interpreting these data on a daily basis.

Opinion: Sleep apnea has many faces
A 62-year-old patient was forgetting things and was worried she might be developing dementia. Fortunately her problem stemmed from sleep apnea, and resolved with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.

Time to move the dial: Sleep and burnout in health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Clinicians continue to face a unique set of hardships, exacerbating underlying sleep disorders such as insomnia, feelings of burnout, and mental health problems.

Philips Recall of CPAPs, BiLevel PAPs, & Home Ventilators infographic
INFOGRAPHIC

Stay in the know on the Philips PAP recall

In June 2021, Philips Respironics issued a voluntary recall for some of their CPAP devices, BiPAP devices, and mechanical ventilators. CHEST continues to monitor the situation as it develops and is actively engaging with Philips and partner associations on behalf of you and your patients.

Find the latest news and resources
Philips Recall of CPAPs, BiLevel PAPs, & Home Ventilators infographic
 

CHEST advocates to reduce barriers to noninvasive ventilation

A technical expert panel on optimal noninvasive ventilation (NIV)—conducted by CHEST, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Association for Respiratory Care, and the American Thoracic Society—recently released outcomes and recommendations for improving access to NIV therapy for people suffering from a broad range of disorders, including thoracic restrictive disorders, COPD, central sleep apnea, hypoventilation syndromes, and obstructive sleep apnea.

READ THE RECOMMENDATIONS »

Intensive Care Unit Guide on laptop

Trusted information to share with your patients

The CHEST Foundation has developed resources that empower patients to engage in better management of their health. Our obstructive sleep apnea guide breaks down symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, along with lists of questions to enable meaningful patient-provider conversations.

ACCESS THE GUIDE »

Intensive Care Unit Guide on laptop

Build your sleep medicine expertise with CHEST education

CHEST SEEK™ Library

CHEST SEEK™ Library subscription

Prepare for your certification or recertification exams with this online subscription, now featuring 125 new sleep medicine questions.

CHEST SEEK Sleep Medicine: 5th Edition

CHEST SEEK Sleep Medicine: 5th Edition

Prefer to study in print? Purchase the latest edition of the SEEK Sleep Medicine book and find case-based questions with patient histories, clinic results, and detailed images.

Take the CHEST SEEK Challenge and answer a sample question

 
You Snooze You Lose

CHEST Player Hub

You Snooze, You Win!

In this game, navigate your avatar to jump from platform to platform, answering sleep questions along the way. Earn points and lives for each question you answer correctly and additional points for landing on a variety of platform types. The highest jumper has the chance to top the leaderboard!

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Supporter information can be found in the Player Hub.

You Snooze You Lose

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