Summary Reportedly created as an alternative CBT-I format (by Dr. Richard Shane), the Sleep Easy app includes 100+ sleep treatments and programs, educational resources, music soundtracks, and personalized sleep metrics for self-tracking. It is described as a 2 week program but has a monthly [...]
Summary Videos are delivered weekly over 6 weeks and available for 12 months once purchased. In addition to watching a weekly 2 hour video, the consumer is expected to watch and practice the techniques learned each week for approximately 15-30 minutes per day. Videos [...]
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 issues DreamStation 2 safety warning The FDA issued a safety communication to inform the public of reports involving [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 22 Sleep and ADHD in adolescents DR. JESSICA LUNSFORD-AVERY, GUEST We have seen data associating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with sleep disorders, and many experts believe that a sleep assessment should be performed routinely in these patients. Is it [...]
On Thursday, Nov. 16, members of the AASM Coding & Compliance Committee and Advocacy Committee joined AASM staff in traveling to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advocate for physician payment reform during the AASM’s health policy Hill Day. The primary topics of discussion [...]
On Nov. 29, 2023, Vivos Therapeutics announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its line of Complete Airway Repositioning and/or Expansion (CARE) oral appliances for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About Vivos CARE oral appliances Vivos’ removable CARE oral appliances represent [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the record-breaking number of 188 physicians who matched with a sleep medicine fellowship training program Nov. 29 during “Match Day” for the 2024 appointment year. This year’s sleep medicine match also involved the most programs, positions, and [...]
Summary Night Owl-Sleep Coach should not be confused with the NightOwl OSA-detecting wearable device. This self-help sleep coach application was designed to assist individuals facing challenges in accessing a certified sleep psychologist for CBT-I, either due to limited availability or financial constraints. This app [...]
Summary 11/22/24 UPDATE: According to a communication by the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute, Go To Sleep is reportedly undergoing a transition during which it will not be available for new purchase until the transition is complete. Developed and sold through the Cleveland Clinic Wellness [...]
Summary Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) rather than CBT-I, the Sleep School app can be utilized independently. The user fills out a survey and then completes a self-directed sleep course. If users require more assistance, they can elect a private video clinic to [...]