Ronald D Chervin, MD, MS

 Ronald D. Chervin
Michael S Aldrich Legacy Professor of Sleep Medicine
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research
Professor of Neurology and Section Head for Sleep Disorders
Medical School
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Ronald D Chervin, MD, MS
Ronald D. Chervin
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    • Journal Article
      Progression of mild sleep-disordered breathing in children managed with watchful waiting
      Kirkham EM, Ishman S, Garetz S, Baldassari CM, Mitchell RB, Liu C, Tapia IE, Elden LM, Hassan F, Ibrahim S, Ross K, Cen M, Wang R, Redline S, Chervin RD. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2026 Dec 1; 22 (1): DOI:10.1007/s44470-026-00082-y
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      Research priorities to improve classification of sleep-wake disorders
      Sateia MJ, Abbott S, Auger RR, Chervin RD, Donovan LM, Hogl B, Kimoff RJ, Lichstein KL, Manber R, Manconi M, Maski KP, Ondo WG, Patel SR, Patil SP, Plante DT, Ross KR, Schenck CH, Stefani A, Videnovic A. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2026 Dec 1; 22 (1): DOI:10.1007/s44470-025-00020-4
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      The role of parenting in associations of weight status with sleep duration and timing for children with mild sleep-disordered breathing
      Ievers-Landis CE, Ibrahim S, Taylor HG, Chervin RD, Williamson AA, Cole MC, Gurbani N, Ross KR, Li D, Wei Z, Wang R, Redline S, Rosen CL. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2026 Dec 1; 22 (1): DOI:10.1007/s44470-026-00066-y
      PMID: 41946844
    • Journal Article
      Adenotonsillectomy for Children with Mild Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Who Benefits?
      Gueye-Ndiaye S, Chervin R, Mitchell R, Liu C, Ibrahim S, George A, Hjelm M, Kirkham EM, Rosen C. 2026 Jun 9;
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      Circadian gene expression in adolescents: Associations with concurrent circadian disruption and subsequent changes in cardiometabolic risk measures
      Su D, Goodrich JM, Lee JT, Dolinoy DC, Peterson KE, Chervin RD, Burgess HJ, Téllez-Rojo MM, Cantoral A, Torres-Olascoaga L, Tolentino M, Song PXK, O'Brien LM, Jansen EC. Sleep Medicine, 2026 May 1; 141: DOI:10.1016/j.sleep.2026.108819
    • Journal Article
      OSA in Women: Associations With Reproductive Aging and Screening Challenges
      Dunietz GL, Chervin RD, Tauman R, Shaklai S, Sankari A. Chest, 2026 Mar 1; 169 (3): 803 - 812. DOI:10.1016/j.chest.2025.08.001
      PMID: 40885537
    • Journal Article
      Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Newborns After Myelomeningocele Repair
      Shellhaas RA, Hassan F, Mason TA, Anadkat J, Bendel-Stenzel E, Eyerly-Webb S, Jon CK, Lloyd RM, Moldenhauer JS, Papanna R, Pascoe JE, Riddle S, Reynolds R, Rocque BG, Simakajornboon N, Treadwell MC, Troxler RB, Youmans LS, Kaciroti NA, McCaffery H, Parmar HA, Merley L, Rau SM, Chervin RD, Barks JDE. Pediatrics, 2026 Feb 1; 157 (2): DOI:10.1542/peds.2025-073458
      PMID: 41570998
    • Journal Article
      A multilevel CPAP support strategy implemented within a large stroke clinical trial (sleep SMART)
      Brown DL, Durmer JS, Aloia M, Hankla RM, Novitski K, Sickler JB, Considine S, Delacroix E, Ong JC, Baran AS, Anderson CS, Bravata DM, Yaggi HK, Durkalski-Mauldin V, Chervin RD. Frontiers in Sleep, 2026 Jan 1; 5: DOI:10.3389/frsle.2026.1832143

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    Sleep-Breathing Problems in Severe Spina Bifida Occur Earlier in Life Than Previously Known

    Co-senior author Dr. Ronald Chervin states the study addresses a critical gap in understanding the prevalence and onset of sleep and breathing disturbances.
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    Half of newborns with severe spina bifida have trouble breathing during sleep

    Many infants with the most severe form of spina bifida called myelomeningocele experience breathing disruptions during sleep — increasing the risk of cognitive deficits later in life, a new study finds.
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    Breathing disruptions during sleep widespread in newborns with severe spina bifida: Study

    "Sleep-disordered breathing is a significant contributor to behavioral problems and likely to cognitive deficits as well..," said coauthor Ronald Chervin, MD.
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    Symptoms That Mean You May Have Sleep Apnea and Should Get Screened

    Some people are more likely to develop sleep apnea. So even if you aren't experiencing any symptoms, it’s worth talking to your doctor about your risk.
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    How to sleep better during the current heatwave

    Dr. Ron Chervin, director of the University of Michigan sleep disorder clinic and professor of Neurology, provides tips to boost your sleep quality.
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    Ronald D. Chervin, M.D., M.S., appointed assistant dean for clinical research

    Ronald D. Chervin, M.D., M.S., has been appointed assistant dean for clinical research in the Medical School, effective March 10. In this role, Chervin will be a part of the Medical School Office of Research leadership team, overseeing the mission, policies, and operations of the Clinical Trials Support Office to achieve the vision of a robust and supportive environment for conducting clinical trials at Michigan Medicine.