The below two lists highlight noteworthy studies published in 2023 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine that captured the attention of the public and health care professionals. Top 10 Altmetric Scores Altmetric scores are calculated from the number of times the study is reported on [...]
In 2023 the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic finally ended, but the Philips Respironics PAP device recall continued past its two-year anniversary. Meanwhile, the FDA took action more than 20 times to clear or expand access to sleep technology medical devices. [...]
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. Happy holidays from the AASM The American Academy of Sleep Medicine thanks you for your support and wishes you [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors has appointed an Editor Search Committee to evaluate applicants and make a recommendation for the selection of the next editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM). The AASM is now accepting applications [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of Montage, the AASM member magazine. In this issue, we explore challenges in health care access. Our cover story features insights from Dr. Evin Jerkins and Dr. Seema Khosla, who discuss obstacles in rural sleep medicine. APSS Diversity, [...]
Dayna A. Johnson, PhD, MPH, MS The high prevalence of sleep disorders is a public health burden. There is a large proportion of society with an undiagnosed sleep disorder and therefore untreated. Sleep disorders can have an impact on the quality of life and [...]
By Terra Ziporyn Snider, PhD, and Elinore Boeke Policymakers in California and Florida have different perspectives on a wide range of issues, but there’s one that unites their legislatures and governors. The extraordinary benefits of healthy school start times transcend party lines and political [...]
By Kate Robards, Senior Writer In the world of medicine, location matters. Just as urban and rural areas differ in lifestyle and health care access, the practice of sleep medicine is also uniquely shaped by its environment. In an interview with the Montage team, [...]
By Bharath Reddy, MD; Stephen Hawkins, MD; and Maya Ramagopal, MD A recent paper published by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences1 estimates that more than 100 million people living in India could have obstructive sleep apnea. Although there is no similar pediatric [...]
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. Analysis: Physician fee schedule final rule This analysis of the CMS 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule provides [...]