Summary The ActiGraph LEAP Multisensor Watch adds (PPG, microphone, gyroscope, barometer) sensors and data outputs to the functionality of its previous version, Actigraph’s Centrepoint Insight Watch. LEAP is a prescription, wearable, activity-recording watch that provides high-resolution continuous measures of physical activity, sleep, mobility, and [...]
Summary The Bía sleep mask claims to improve sleep by both blocking light and through an overall process of neurofeedback therapy. The Bía app claims to provide access to the neurofeedback features, calming sleep sounds, a sunrise wakeup function, a sleep histogram (awake, light, [...]
On Oct. 28, 2024, Neurovalens announced it launched its first product, Modius Sleep, an FDA-cleared, physician-prescribed medical device intended to treat chronic insomnia in adults. About Modius Sleep Modius Sleep is a portable, battery-operated neurostimulation device worn on the head for 30 minutes each [...]
DARIEN, IL - To combat the 3 p.m. slump, many Americans turn to caffeine and siestas to help them stay energized and focused. In fact, new survey data from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half of Americans use caffeine (49%) [...]
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. SLEEP 2025 abstracts & session proposals The submission site is open for SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting [...]
On Oct. 11, a bipartisan group of 232 members of the U.S. House of Representatives submitted a letter to their leadership, calling for urgent action to address the scheduled 2.8% cut to the Medicare payment conversion factor for 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive [...]
Season 6 | Episode 21 DR. LOUISE O'BRIEN, GUEST There was a recent consensus statement from the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in [...]
DARIEN, IL - The fall season means a few things: cooler weather, pumpkin flavored treats, and the World Series. But with the excitement of the highly anticipated best-of-seven matchup, Americans are sacrificing sleep. A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals [...]
DARIEN, IL - As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half of people (46%) have lost sleep due to worries about the election. Election night itself adds another layer of fatigue, [...]
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 approves Lumryz for pediatric narcolepsy Avadel Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA has approved its supplemental new drug application [...]