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. New ResMed info on masks with magnets ResMed has issued an urgent field safety notice describing updates to the [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of Montage, the AASM member magazine. In this issue, we explore diverse practice models and their impact on patient care. Our cover story features insights from members navigating the advantages and hurdles of private practice. Dr. Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg [...]
Pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, is on a mission to educate and empower women and children to prioritize sleep. This fall, she’s launching a holistic telemedicine-based sleep practice for patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Tell us about your [...]
By Binal Kancherla, MD, FAAP The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes to the operations in sleep laboratories around the country. Many had to ultimately shut down and limit services to patients. Luckily, most adult sleep centers still had the ability to perform at-home [...]
By Galit Levi Dunietz, PhD, MPH Good sleep is fundamental for health and quality of life, yet healthy sleep is inaccessible for some of the most vulnerable members in our society. Indeed, racial and ethnic minorities, low-income working adults, immigrants and refugees tend to [...]
By Kate Robards, AASM Senior Writer According to AASM membership data, about 25% of AASM members are in private practice. As advancements in sleep technology allow for more flexibility, more members are considering this practice model. Despite alluring benefits like more autonomy and better [...]
Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors Over the course of my 25-year career in sleep medicine, I have navigated through several pivotal transitions, with each chapter presenting valuable insights. I have experience as an owner/partner of a general neurology practice [...]
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. Increasing access to insomnia care A report in JCSM presents findings from an AASM Insomnia Summit, which gathered stakeholders [...]
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 21 Medications to manage central disorders of hypersomnolence DR. HRAYR ATTARIAN, GUEST In the last few years, more medications have been available to treat central disorders of hypersomnolence. While treatments for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia are similar, [...]
Many Americans are interested in tracking and learning about their sleeping habits to optimize sleep quality, using tools such as wearable devices or mobile apps. According to a 2023 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than one-third of Americans (35%) [...]