DARIEN, IL – In a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12% of Americans said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. Thursday, June 20, is the 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held by the American Academy of Sleep [...]
By Bhanu Prakash Kolla, MD, FRCPsych The term cannabis refers to all the products that are derived from the cannabis sativa/indica plants. The dried extract of the cannabis plant is commonly referred to as marijuana, and it contains over 540 different chemical compounds, including [...]
By Aesha M. Jobanputra, MD Medical students often grapple with demanding schedules, leading to potential sleep deprivation and/or restriction and its associated risks. The medicine clerkship tends to be one of the longer clinical rotations, with students required to balance clinical duties, call schedules [...]
By Kiran Maski, MD The onset of central disorders of hypersomnolence, such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), often occurs before age 18 years. Early diagnosis is critical for children and adolescents because untreated symptoms can affect their academic potential, long-term job opportunities, social [...]
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In the intricate landscape of forensic medicine, where every case presents a unique puzzle, one area stands out for its complexity and intrigue: sleep forensics. Michel Cramer Bornemann, MD, shares his insights and experiences as the lead investigator at [...]
On May 17, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee posted a white paper on physician payment reform, highlighting areas of interest that are largely aligned with those recommended for consideration by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), American Medical Association (AMA), and many other [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) was represented at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Nexus 2024 Annual Conference by Dr. Shannon Sullivan, who gave a presentation, “Sleep Medicine as a Prototype for Patient-Centered Virtual Care.” The theme for the conference was, “The Next [...]
Eric J. Olson, MD, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 3, 2024, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Houston as part of the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting of the [...]
James A. Rowley, MD, completed his term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 3, 2024, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Houston as part of the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently recognized eight sleep facilities for maintaining AASM accreditation for 40 continuous years, demonstrating their commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems. The AASM recognized these programs during [...]