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For many parents, ensuring their child gets a good night of sleep is a top priority. For some, that may mean having a strict bedtime or limiting screen time at night, but others have been increasingly turning to melatonin. A survey from the American [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. FDA clears OxiWear ear pulse oximeter OxiWear announced it has received FDA clearance for its oxygen data collection [...]
While back-to-school season signals the end of summer, it also ushers in the endless possibilities of a new academic year. For students at every grade level, prioritizing sleep is essential to succeed physically, emotionally, athletically and academically. According to a new survey from the [...]
By Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, and Elinore Boeke Policymakers in California and Florida have different perspectives on a wide range of issues, but there’s one that unites their legislatures and governors. The extraordinary benefits of healthy school start times transcend party lines and political [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 16 DREAM-IT: Insomnia Management in Adolescents Dr. Maureen Elizabeth McQuillan and Dr. Sarah Morsbach Honaker, GUESTS As students go back to school, many adolescents will have to advance their sleep phase in order to start classes early [...]
With the new school year right around the corner, prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule for school-aged children is more important than ever. However, a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that children are surrounded by disruptors impacting their ability to [...]
As the summer season comes to a close, hitting “reset” on routines is the perfect way to prepare students to go back to school. When it comes to sleep, practice certainly makes perfect. According to a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep [...]
On Friday, May 12, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law bipartisan legislation (HB 733) that requires the instructional school day to begin no earlier than 8 a.m. for middle schools and 8:30 a.m. for high schools in the state beginning in 2026. [...]
DARIEN, IL - To help educators communicate the principles of good sleep habits to their students, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in partnership with Young Minds Inspired, has developed free standards-based lesson plans and engaging activities that will teach students in grades three [...]
On March 21, 2023, Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. announced it received FDA approval to offer Inspire therapy to pediatric patients with Down syndrome. About Inspire therapy Inspire upper airway stimulation is used to treat patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) [...]
Melatonin use among children and teenagers is on the rise, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports increased calls to poison control centers and visits to the emergency room, primarily because of more unintentional melatonin ingestions in young children. Today, the American [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. FDA: New recall of Philips BiPAP devices A new FDA safety communication announced that Philips Respironics has recalled nearly [...]
The start of the new school year is the perfect time to renew habits that keep students happy and healthy – including sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is holding the third annual Student Sleep Health Week Sept. 12-18, 2022, to educate students, [...]
Choose Sleep About Sleep Medicine Sleep medicine is a medical subspecialty devoted to the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders are widespread and can have significant consequences for affected individuals. Left untreated, sleep disorders increase the risk of chronic medical [...]
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 5 The Daylight Saving Time Debate Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans, guest This is the weekend everyone dreads—when we lose sleep by moving the clocks forward one hour. It turns out, it’s not just the day of the [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM responds to CMS proposed fee schedule The AASM submitted a comment letter to CMS in response to the [...]
Video explores teen sleep and circadian rhythms and provides 10 tips for healthy sleep DARIEN, IL - A new video developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine offers tips to help sleep-deprived teenagers get healthy sleep on a regular basis. Released during Student [...]
Sept. 12-18 observance to highlight importance of healthy sleep as students go back to school DARIEN, IL – As many students return to classrooms for the first time in more than a year, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine encourages students, families, and teachers [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Philips PAP recall: AASM guidance Based on public information available from Philips, the AASM developed guidance to help sleep [...]
Twice a year, most Americans change their clocks. Twice a year, they also debate whether we should continue the ritual of “spring forward and fall back.” The American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports eliminating daylight saving time for the benefit of public health and [...]
DARIEN, IL - On Sept. 11, 2020, a bipartisan resolution developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California expressing support for the designation of the third week of September [...]
DARIEN, IL – One of the best ways students can prepare for success this school year is to commit to getting the healthy sleep they need to learn, function and grow. Yet, more than half of parents (57%) with school-age children say that they have [...]
Talking Sleep - An AASM Podcast Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), for insightful discussions about the latest developments in the practice of clinical sleep medicine. Season five is now [...]
DARIEN, IL — A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that later school start times were associated with a significant drop in vehicle accidents involving teen drivers. Researchers analyzed motor vehicle accident statistics involving adolescents [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom, who on Oct. 13 signed into law Senate Bill No. 328, which will require that the school day begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for high schools and no earlier [...]
Teen Sleep Duration Health Advisory Sleep is essential for optimal health in adolescents. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teenagers 13 to 18 years of age should sleep 8 to 10 hours per 24 hours on a regular basis to promote [...]
DARIEN, IL – While sleep questionnaires are commonly completed by children and their parents, there has been a lack of data comparing the validity of these self-reported sleep parameters. A new study indicates that these sleep characteristics are relatively accurate compared to one another, and [...]
Binal S. Kancherla, MD Pediatric Pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital Sleep Medicine Program Assistant Medical Director Dr. Binal Kancherla is a clinic physician at Texas Children’s Sleep Center, one of the few accredited sleep centers in the country specializing in children’s sleep [...]
DARIEN, IL – A new study conducted among more than 177,000 students suggests that insufficient sleep duration is associated with an unhealthy lifestyle profile among children and adolescents. Results show that insufficient sleep duration was associated with unhealthy dietary habits such as skipping breakfast (adjusted [...]
This issue of Montage features articles focused on strategies to improve patient access to care in the field of sleep medicine. Millions of people in the U.S. have a sleep disorder, so developing new ways to reach untreated patients is of vital [...]
SLEEP abstract book, program & mobile app All of the resources you need to prepare for SLEEP 2018, the 32nd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, are now available for download: the final program, abstract supplement and mobile app. Learn more Pre-register [...]
A recent webinar organized by the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted the increased risk of drowsy driving among teenagers and included a presentation by AASM member Merrill Wise, MD.