Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 22 Sleep and ADHD in adolescents DR. JESSICA LUNSFORD-AVERY, GUEST We have seen data associating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with sleep disorders, and many experts believe that a sleep assessment should be performed routinely in these patients. Is it [...]
On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the AASM Coding & Compliance Committee and Advocacy Committee joined AASM staff in traveling to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advocate for physician payment reform during the AASM’s health policy Hill Day. The primary topics of discussion [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the record-breaking number of 188 physicians who matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program Nov. 29 during “Match Day” for the 2024 appointment year. This year’s sleep medicine match also involved the most programs, positions, and [...]
Summary Night Owl-Sleep Coach should not be confused with the NightOwl OSA-detecting wearable device. This self-help sleep coach application was designed to assist individuals facing challenges in accessing a certified sleep psychologist for CBT-I, either due to limited availability or financial constraints. This app [...]
Summary Developed and sold through the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, Go! To Sleep is a 6-week online CBT-I course that includes daily text based education material, an online daily sleep log and daily sleep efficiency, daily sleep improvement recommendations, activites and articles to improve sleep, [...]
Summary Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) rather than CBT-I, the Sleep School app can be utilized independently. The user fills out a survey and then completes a self-directed sleep course. If users require more assistance, they can elect a private video clinic to [...]
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. New ResMed info on masks with magnets ResMed has issued an urgent field safety notice describing updates to the [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of Montage, the AASM member magazine. In this issue, we explore diverse practice models and their impact on patient care. Our cover story features insights from members navigating the advantages and hurdles of private practice. Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg [...]
Pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, is on a mission to educate and empower women and children to prioritize sleep. This fall, she’s launching a holistic telemedicine-based sleep practice for patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tell us about your [...]
By Binal Kancherla, MD, FAAP The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes to the operations in sleep laboratories around the country. Many had to ultimately shut down and limit services to patients. Luckily, most adult sleep centers still had the ability to perform at-home [...]
