Masimo announced it received FDA clearance of MightySat Medical, making it the first and only FDA-cleared medical fingertip pulse oximeter available over-the-counter direct to consumers without a prescription. About MightySat Medical MightySat Medical is a direct-to-consumer option for a medical device with hospital-grade pulse [...]
On Feb. 9, 2024, Samsung Electronics announced the sleep apnea feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app received De Novo authorization from the FDA. About the Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature Using a compatible Samsung Galaxy Watch and Phone, the new feature will [...]
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. AASM call for committee volunteers Expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues, and contribute to the sleep medicine field [...]
As of Jan. 1, 2024, another round of Medicare physician payment cuts was implemented, having grave consequences for sleep medicine professionals and their ability to continue providing high quality care to patients with sleep disorders. The AASM continues to partner with the American Medical [...]
Some physician practices will be contacted by Mathematica, which has contracted with the American Medical Association (AMA) to collect representative data on physician practice expenses via the Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey. AASM members are encouraged to participate, if contacted, as this survey will [...]
Season 6 | Episode 3 DR. RACHEL SALAS AND DR. SARA BENJAMIN, GUESTS Johns Hopkins colleagues Dr. Rachel Salas and Dr. Sara Benjamin discuss the basics of treating restless legs syndrome (RLS), focusing on an updated algorithm published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings [...]
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. Philips agrees on terms with the DOJ Philips announced on Jan. 29 it has agreed on terms of a [...]
DARIEN, IL — Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2024 “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for teens and how proper sleep [...]
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. Philips discontinues some sleep devices Philips announced it is discontinuing some sleep devices including the Alice 6 diagnostic machine, [...]
Season 6 | Episode 2 DR. BRENDAN LUCEY, GUEST We routinely see patients with dementia in our sleep clinics but often do not meet them until they present with a sleep complaint such as insomnia or obstructive sleep apnea. We know that sleep [...]