The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Kathryn Lee, PhD, RN, FAAN, CBSM and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2023 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the AASM. The top reviewers [...]
On April 29, Philips announced its first quarter results and announced it has reached an agreement to resolve the personal injury litigation and the medical monitoring class action in the U.S. According to a progress update report from the company, the settlement addresses approximately [...]
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. FAA reforms air traffic controller shifts The Federal Aviation Administration is implementing reforms to mitigate the risk of fatigue [...]
Summary The Fisher Wallace Stimulator, a cranial electrical stimulator (CES) headband, has been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It was previously known as the LISS Cranial Stimulator which was FDA cleared in 1990 to treat insomnia and/or anxiety, and the company is [...]
Summary There are both adult (Restore 1 and 2) and pediatric (Rest Go, Rest 2nd gen, Rest + 2nd gen) Hatch products. All are (sound, light, and alarm) nearables with apps. Hatch Restore 1 offers music, sounds, stories, mind/body exercises, bedside lighting, and light [...]
Summary URGOnight consists of a wearable EEG headband connected to an app via Bluetooth. URGOnight has two dry measuring electrodes over the sensorimotor cortex in positions C3 and C4, with reference and ground positioned on the left and right mastoids. The headband EEG data [...]
Summary Modius Sleep is a prescription headset for adult insomnia treatment. It resembles a headband across the top of the head, with wires which are applied over the mastoid bone bilaterally. Users are recommended to sit in a chair at approximately 8-9pm (bedtime 1-5 [...]
Summary There is a small hand held base unit, to which 2 lead wires are attached. These lead wires attach to ear clips. The user applies a drop of saline to each ear clip before clipping each earlobe. The first 30 days protocol includes [...]
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. Zepbound reduces AHI in OSA and obesity Eli Lilly announced positive topline results of phase 3 clinical trials showing [...]
AASM staff participated in the 2024 CMS Quality Conference, #QualCon24, April 8-9. The conference’s theme was, “Resilient and Ready Together: Creating an Optimal Environment for Quality Healthcare for Individuals, Families, and Communities.” This year CMS focused on several topics, which included: Advancing [...]