Ever wondered what really happens during a sleep study — and why we still rely on them more than 50 years after their invention? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the overnight sleep study, from its surprisingly quirky origins to its modern-day role in diagnosing sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and more. In this episode we will:<ul><li>Learn how the polysomnogram was born — and why it became the gold standard in sleep medicine</li><li>Understand what actually happens during an overnight sleep study (yes, all those wires have a purpose)</li><li>Cover the rise of home sleep testing — when it works well, and when it can miss important diagnoses</li><li>Review special considerations for kids, athletes, and patients with complex sleep concerns</li><li>Take a peek at where sleep testing is headed next, from wearable tech to at-home EEG</li></ul>Produced by: Maeve Winter More <ul> <li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a> </li> <li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a> </li> <li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li> <li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li> <li> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665968940&sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a> </li> </ul> Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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