Sleep Specialist

Is Giving Melatonin to Children Dangerous?

Dr. Setty says before you start your child on melatonin, talk to your family physician

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local doctor says there’s not enough evidence to determine if Melatonin is dangerous for children. “At this time, the long term effect of melatonin, we have no idea because we need more research to talk about it. It’s usually recommended for a shorter term,” Sanford Health Pediatric Sleep Specialist Dr. Arveity Setty said. Dr. Setty…

Struggling Sleeper Finds Answers Through Sanford Sleep Study

Bob Nelson stopped breathing 38 times an hour in his sleep before being diagnosed with sleep apnea

FARGO, N.D.– “From only sleeping 50 minutes a night, I mean I was so tired,” former Sanford Health sleep patient Bob Nelson said. Before his sleep disorder was diagnosed, Bob Nelson stopped breathing 38 times an hour in his sleep. Bob says he was sleeping less than one hour per night. “I mean I was so tired anytime I could…