Effective treatment of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy is important for health, safety, and quality of life DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence. These [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides practical tips to promote health and safety DARIEN, IL – In recognition that health care workers are at risk for poor sleep and often struggle with on-the-job fatigue, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has posted a new [...]
Application simplifies the accreditation process and provides volume pricing DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is launching a new accreditation application type to simplify the accreditation process for multi-site health systems. Sleep medicine practices and facilities that are under the same [...]
Key factors for determining shift length will help manage fatigue-related risks while meeting operational demands DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS) have published evidence-based guiding principles to help employers determine optimal work shift durations for [...]
Statement has been endorsed by more than 25 medical, scientific, patient, and safety organizations DARIEN, IL – A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine emphasizes that sleep is a biological necessity, and insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders are detrimental [...]
June 22 observance will drive attention to symptoms and consequences of chronic insomnia DARIEN, Ill. –The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine are working to raise awareness of one of the most common sleep problems with Insomnia Awareness [...]
Award recognizes outstanding research presented at the SLEEP annual meeting The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2021 Trainee Investigator Award, Dr. Omonigho Bubu, and the three individuals who received the honorable mention designation. They were recognized during the AASM [...]
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Raman Malhotra became the 36th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. Malhotra will serve a one-year term as president of the AASM, the leading professional society in the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. Malhotra [...]
Millions of Americans have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, and snoring is one common symptom Nearly 70% of Americans who sleep with a bed partner report that their partner snores while sleeping, according to a 2021 survey* by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). [...]
DARIEN, IL – May 21, 2021 –Don’t miss your opportunity to join leading scientists and sleep clinicians from around the globe at the world’s largest meeting for sleep and circadian science. Virtual SLEEP 2021, the 35th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies [...]
