A patient's apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) determines whether or not they are eligible for reimbursable treatment. But how certain can we be that a patient's AHI is actually above or below a clinical threshold? In this study using 2049 subjects from MESA dataset from NSRR, we develop a metric for computing a confidence interval around a patient's AHI. Keep reading
Today, the NSRR team is taking a moment to discuss the latest sleep research with Matt Butler. Thank you Matt for providing us with insight into your research! Can you tell us a little about your group? Matt Butler: Circadian disruptions and sleep disorders alter temporal patterns of physiology and behavior, and they increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases including diabetes, and mood disorders. Keep reading
The NSRR is fortunate to have a diverse community of researchers, colleagues, and collaborators. A leading expert in his field, we were able to talk with Shaun Purcell about his research in the Genetics of Sleep Spindles. Keep reading