by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Sep 24, 2015 | obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disorders
Snoring Forty percent of adults and 8% of children snore. Snoring can affect sleep quality and daytime functioning. It can also interfere with a significant other’s life. Even if you aren’t aware of being a snorer, a bed partner or someone in another room may hear you...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Oct 30, 2014 | diagnosis, morgenstern, news
Dr. Michael Morgenstern presented at the American College of Chest Physicians national conference on October 27th in Austin, Texas. Dr. Morgenstern’s presentation titled: “SNORE: A Branching Logic, Computerized Sleep Disorder Screening Tool” was met with enthusiasm by...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Oct 14, 2014 | diagnosis, sleep disorders
New technology allowing users to view sleep data have recently become widely available. One of these monitors called Fitbit utilize motion detectors using similar technology to the Nintendo Wii. It allows users to view how many steps they have taken during the day....
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Sep 28, 2014 | insomnia
If you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep you are not alone. Most people experience brief periods of “Insomnia.” It can interfere with your ability to function during the day, reduce your energy level and affect your quality of life. Insomnia may be caused by stress,...
by Michael Morgenstern, MD | Sep 28, 2014 | diagnosis, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea
For about 15 millions Americans with undiagnosed sleep apnea of a moderate to severe degree, home sleep testing provides a safe, reliable and accurate method to streamline testing. Home sleep testing (aka portable monitoring) has been around for over two decades. With...
