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Adapting to change during difficult times
I am honored to serve as President of the AASM for 2020-21. I plan to start a President’s column with this piece on a monthly basis to give me an opportunity to connect with you and keep you updated on AASM initiatives and activities of the board. These are difficult times [...]
Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk
DARIEN, IL – A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that [...]
New AASM COVID-19 Relief Funds assist sleep societies and research award recipients
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the AASM Foundation are offering relief funding through new programs [...]
AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline for treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the [...]
AASM supports AMA advocacy for COVID-19 financial relief for providers
During the crisis caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, sleep clinicians and sleep facilities have felt the financial strain as they have had to postpone services to help slow the spread of COVID-19. That is why the AASM has supported the efforts of the American Medical Association (AMA) to secure financial [...]
AASM advocates for CMS waiver for in-person PAP follow-up
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine submitted a request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging CMS [...]
Proposed FAA study and federal legislation address aircraft noise and sleep
A new information collection proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a bill recently introduced in the U.S. House [...]
Department of Energy proposes data collection on household CPAP use
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) within the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice and request for comments [...]
Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk
DARIEN, IL – A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. The study is the largest to date focused on the relationship between sleep [...]
New AASM COVID-19 Relief Funds assist sleep societies and research award recipients
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the AASM Foundation are offering relief funding through new programs [...]
AASM announces new COVID-19 Relief Fund for sleep societies
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is offering relief funding to state and regional sleep societies that have been impacted [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. Kannan Ramar as president
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Kannan Ramar became the 35th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Jacob Collen
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Col. Jacob F. Collen, MD, FAASM, who was named the 2020 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. He was selected by JCSM Editor-in-Chief Dr. Nancy [...]
In memoriam: Sleep pioneer and AASM Founding President Dr. William C. Dement
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of our founding president, Dr. William C. Dement, on June 17, 2020. According [...]
Remembering sleep pioneer Dr. Bill Dement: Videos and interviews
As a world-renowned sleep scientist and physician, AASM Founding President Dr. William "Bill" Dement was recognized and respected as the [...]
AASM condemns racism and discrimination
Dear Members: Recent days have been difficult for our communities and our nation. Still dealing with the fear and anxiety [...]
Study links sleep tracker with improved perception of sleep quality
A study published in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that using a wearable sleep tracker may have a positive impact on the perception of sleep quality. The research, conducted by the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, monitored two weeks [...]
Study suggests saffron supports sleep quality
A small study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that saffron was [...]
Springing ahead to daylight saving time causes increase in fatal car crash risk
Fatal car crashes increase six percent in the U.S. in the week following the change to daylight saving time, with [...]
Deep learning model can identify sleep stages
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a deep learning model they claim can identify sleep stages as [...]
CMS adds flexibility for Quality Payment Program participants
On June 24, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced additional flexibilities for the Quality Payment Program (QPP) [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Jacob Collen
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Col. Jacob F. Collen, MD, FAASM, who was named the 2020 recipient of [...]
New Apple Watch operating system includes sleep tracking
Apple announced this week that its latest version of the Apple Watch operating system will include sleep tracking features. According [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 27, 2020
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in [...]
Adapting to change during difficult times
I am honored to serve as President of the AASM for 2020-21. I plan to start a President’s column with [...]
Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk
DARIEN, IL – A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that [...]
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