Sleep apnea is a very common medical problem that affects a large portion of the population. The treatment options leave much to be desired including what is by far and away the most common treatment: the CPAP device. This reality has led to the quest to find a medical treatment for sleep apnea, and one investigational drug AD109, has received some early attention. In this episode we will:

• Discuss the history of medications being tested as potential treatments for sleep apnea
• Review how sleep apnea is classified in terms of its severity
• List the current therapies for sleep apnea
• Describe the two components of AD109, and the mechanism of action of these drugs
• Evaluate the design and results of a recent study of AD109 in mild sleep apnea
• Put in perspective what these result mean in real world situations

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Aging is a certainty of life, and with it comes changes in sleep. Understanding these changes is central to life-long pursuit of healthy sleep. In this episode we will:

• Discuss whether or not older individuals sleep less than younger individuals
• Evaluate the role of schedules and schedule flexibility in the sleep of the elderly
• Learn why the circadian rhythm diminishes with age
• Spotlight the role of exercise in the sleep of seniors
• Look at various sleep disorders of the elderly
• List the consequences of poor sleep in older individuals

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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The menstrual cycle has long been associated with sleep. Emerging research is uncovering more of a bidirectional relationship with sleep. In this episode we will:

• Provide an overview of the menstrual cycle
• Evaluate the reciprocity of the relationship between sleep and the menstrual cycle
• Discuss the roles of estrogen and progesterone in the cycle and how their relationships might affect sleep
• Review the 4 stages of the menstrual cycle and how they often impact sleep
• Look at interventions related to personal knowledge of your own menstrual cycle

Episode Written by Maeve Winter

To participate in the study mentioned in the podcast, use the link below:
https://tccolumbia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1M5sOpYMa1Ld0mG

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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