Clayton Sleep Institute (CSI) is St. Louis-based organization that specializes in sleep medicine. A sleep disorder (somnipathy is a medical disorder of the Sleep patterns of a person or animal

1 Profile
2 History
- 2.1 Founder
3 Facilities
4 See also
5 References

Profile

The organization is directed and managed by medical research and technology professionals. CSI is a full-service sleep center equipped with 15 beds at four locations and a nationally recognized staff. Patients at CSI will receive diagnosis and treatment to help them maintain good health and sleep better. Clayton Sleep Institute is currently doing research and leading the development of tools and processes necessary to better identify and treat sleep issues.

History

Founder

Dr. Joseph Ojile founded and currently serves as CEO of the Clayton Sleep Institute.
· Ojile is also the founder and co-course master for Midwest Updates in Sleep Medicine, a national CME (continuing medical education) program.
· Ojile is the President of Alliance Inpatient Management and Caduceus Corporation.
· Ojile is the Medical Director of Sleep Services at St. Anthony’s Medical Center.
· Ojile serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Saint Louis University Department of Internal Medicine Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Saint Louis University (also known as SLU) is a private co-educational Jesuit University in the United States of America located in
· Ojile is a member of the Advisory Commission for Registered Physician Assistants by gubernatorial appointment, as well as the Corporate Medical Director of Inpatient Management, Inc. ^[1]

Facilities

The Sleep Clinics

The Sleep Clinics are owned and managed by CSI, to diagnose patients with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome and insomnia. A sleep disorder (somnipathy is a medical disorder of the Sleep patterns of a person or animal Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in Breathing during Sleep. Restless legs syndrome (RLS Wittmaack-Ekbom's syndrome, or sometimes but inaccurately referred to as Nocturnal myoclonus) is a condition that is characterized Insomnia is a symptom of a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity There are four sleep clinics with a total of 15 beds available. Patients stay overnight in the Sleep Clinic, where their sleep is monitored and measured by state-of-the-art polysomnography equipment. See also Polysomnogram Polysomnography or PSG is a multi-parametric test used in the study of Sleep; the test result is called a ^[2] The method of sleep screening has proven to be a cost-effective way to improve health and wellness.

The Insomnia Center

The Insomnia Center at CSI is the only independent insomnia clinic in the United States and is focused on helping patients achieve better health through better sleep. The institute also doesn't look like a hospital. The atmosphere is spa-like, with candles on the walls, dimmed lights and floral scents wafting through the office. ^[3]

The Research Center

The Research Center designs and directs key research in sleep medicine and has been awarded research projects by medical device and pharmaceutical companies, the federal government and notable health foundations. The center conducts both investigator-initiated research in response to current scientific trends in the field of sleep medicine, as well as industry/pharmaceutical driven research. ^[4]

References

1. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS is characterized by persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy even after adequate night time sleep Narcolepsy is a Neurological condition most characterized by Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS in which a person falls asleep during the day at inappropriate Restless legs syndrome (RLS Wittmaack-Ekbom's syndrome, or sometimes but inaccurately referred to as Nocturnal myoclonus) is a condition that is characterized Anxiety is a physiological and psychological state characterized by Cognitive, Somatic, Emotional and Behavioral components Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound due to obstructed air movement during Breathing while Sleeping In some cases the sound "Who We Are. " Clayton Sleep Institute. Clayton Sleep Institute. 25 Jan 2008 <http://www.claytonsleepinstitute.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=22>.
2, 3. Painter, Kim"Wake up to nap time. " USA TODAY (2007)
4. "Research. " Clayton Sleep Institute. Clayton Sleep Institute. <http://www.claytonsleepinstitute.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10&Itemid=55>.

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