Sharon M. O'Brien, MPAS, PA-C, works with Presbyterian Sleep Health in Charlotte, N.C. She received a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Touro College of Health Sciences in New York and a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. As a physician assistant practicing sleep medicine, her main interest is helping patients understand the importance of sleep hygiene and the impact of sleep on health. Sharon also has experience in rheumatology and pain.
Oct 19, 2012
Not every noise made during sleep qualifies as a sleep talking. Learn about other sleep disorders that manifest vocally.
Oct 16, 2012
Remember to ask about caffeine and alcohol use when patients present with sleep complaints.
Apr 20, 2012
Chronic sleep deprivation lowers the resting metabolic rate, which can lead to a defect in insulin resistance, and may explain one reason why diabetes prevalence is increasing.
An otherwise healthy patient awakes unable to breath or move, with the sensation that someone is in the room with her. Is it a sleep disorder or a psychiatric condition?
