Texas Society of Sleep Professionals

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We are simply sharing information we think you may find interesting or useful. The Society has been organized to promote and advance education in the field of sleep disorders medicine, and more specifically:
To establish, update, and maintain standards for the evaluation and treatment of human sleep disorders and sleep-related disorders;

To establish and continue to review a standard diagnostic c

lassification of such disorders;

To provide a forum for the exchange of information pertaining to human sleep disorders and sleep related disorders;

To promote education and training in sleep disorders medicine and to foster related research through regional institutes, meetings, lectures, and the preparation and distribution of newsletters and other materials;

To represent the sleep disorders discipline in relation to health professional organizations, federal and local regulatory bodies, and federal and private health insurers; and

To exercise all the powers conferred upon non-profit corporations formed under Texas law in order to accomplish the Corporation's purposes.

05/26/2026

A new article digs into how sleep, the brain’s process for clearing waste, and dementia may be linked.

Pill to treat OSA in large clinical tial
05/18/2026

Pill to treat OSA in large clinical tial

AbstractRationale. Many patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are unable to tolerate long-term positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, highlighting t

How many of us drink coffee? A lot of shiftworkers do. Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your...
05/04/2026

How many of us drink coffee? A lot of shiftworkers do. Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain.

Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress. Decaf even improved learning and memory, while caffeine boosted focus and reduced anxiety. Together, t...

Stronger slow-wave sleep helps older adults regulate anxiety overnight.
04/27/2026

Stronger slow-wave sleep helps older adults regulate anxiety overnight.

Researchers at Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas have identified a specific feature of sleep that helps older adults regulate anxiety overnight - and shown that, as it deteriorates with age, emotional wellbeing deteriorates along with it.

Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Harm Glucose Control.
04/21/2026

Weekend Catch-Up Sleep May Harm Glucose Control.

A large NHANES analysis suggests that 7 hours of sleep may represent a metabolic sweet spot, whereas too little, too much, or excessive weekend catch-up sleep may worsen insulin resistance.

A new model to break the cycle of chronic nightmares in children.
04/15/2026

A new model to break the cycle of chronic nightmares in children.

The DARC-NESS model targets chronic nightmares in youth, promoting confidence and coping strategies to restore healthy sleep patterns and mental well-being.

Longer working hours associated with higher risk of nonrestorative sleep and poor mental health.
04/07/2026

Longer working hours associated with higher risk of nonrestorative sleep and poor mental health.

Mental load, invisible work, "the extra shift"; no matter the newly coined term, unpaid work in the domestic sphere, predominantly done by women, is a hidden burden eating away at the sleep and mental health of those tasked with it.

04/07/2026

The 2026 TSSP Conference will be happening in a few months. And we want it to be just as amazing as before. So, we’re looking for some amazing topics and dynamic speakers once again!

If you’re interested in becoming a speaker, please send us a DM. Please include your name, qualifications, topic(s) you are interested in speaking about, and your contact information. The Society will get back to you about becoming a speaker.

Don’t forget, early registration is still available for the conference! Be sure to take advantage of the reduced costs and discounted hotel rooms. The early registration and discounted hotels are for a limited time only!

https://txssp.org/event/tssp-2026-annual-conference/

Limited spots are available. Selection will be based on Society and Board criteria. The Board’s decisions on speakers will be final.

03/23/2026

EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

It's the moment you've been waiting for!

The wait is now over. The TEXAS SOCIETY OF SLEEP PROFESSIONALS is pleased to announce that early registration is now open. Take advantage of early registration for discounted rates!

We are also proud to announce a new and updated website. The website is more reflective of the Society. As this is a new website, we ask for your patience as we are working through some bugs while we develop the site for you.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

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