AASM responds to MAHA report’s assessment of sleep in children
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine sent a letter to the members of the Make America Healthy Again Commission to provide feedback on sleep-related issues addressed in “The MAHA Report: Make our Children Healthy Again Assessment,” which was [...]
Obesity and obstructive sleep apnea patient education resources
Grounded in health literacy and adult learning principles, these obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) education resources are designed to support effective interactions with your patients. Visit the Lilly website to learn more.
How to use and inject Zepbound®
Visit the Lilly website to learn more about how to use, store, and administer Zepbound®, including a video tutorial and graphic on how to inject the medicine. This site can serve as a resource for both patients and health [...]
Zepbound® Prior Authorization Resource Guide
Sleep medicine specialists often ask about how to navigate the prior authorization (PA) process when prescribing Zepbound® for adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This "Zepbound® PA Resource Guide" from Lilly includes a "Zepbound® PA checklist" [...]
AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline, “Combination Treatment for Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults”
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on a draft of a clinical practice guideline on Combination Treatment of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open [...]
CMS publishes national coverage memo on noninvasive ventilation in the home for chronic respiratory failure due to COPD
On June 9, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a national coverage determination (NCD) memo for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) in the home for chronic respiratory failure (CRF) due to chronic obstructive pulmonary [...]
Talking Sleep | Teledentistry
Season 7 | Episode 11 In this episode of Talking Sleep, Drs. Michelle Cantwell and Aaron Glick discuss the updated American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Standards for Practice. Dr. Michelle Cantwell Dr. Michelle Cantwell [...]
Centessa receives FDA clearance to begin clinical trial of ORX142
Centessa Pharmaceuticals announced that the U.S. FDA has cleared its investigational new drug (IND) application for ORX142, a novel orexin receptor 2 agonist in development for sleep-wake disorders and select neurological and neurodegenerative conditions. About ORX142 ORX142 is [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 21, 2025
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. Presidential remarks at membership meeting During the annual membership meeting on June 9, [...]
New AMA policy declares sleep deprivation is a crisis
Delegates representing the AASM participated in last week’s annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates, which adopted a new policy declaring that sleep deprivation is a crisis. The meeting was held June 6 – [...]
ProSomnus adds new oral appliance to FDA-cleared EVO line
ProSomnus has expanded its EVO line with a new oral appliance designed for obstructive sleep apnea. Called EVO Guided, the company says it is the first bioengineered oral device intentionally designed to dilate both the velopharynx and the oropharynx. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 14, 2025
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. SLEEP 2025 shines in Seattle This year’s SLEEP annual meeting of the Associated [...]
12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night highlights chronic insomnia symptoms, treatment
DARIEN, IL - To drive awareness of chronic insomnia and its treatments, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in collaboration with the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, will hold the 12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on Friday, June [...]
DormoTech unveils FDA-cleared wireless sleep diagnostics platform
DormoTech introduced DormoVision X, a wireless, AI-powered home sleep testing platform, during the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting in Seattle. The system is being marketed under a new name but is based on the DormoTech Nlab device, which received FDA [...]
Case Study of the Month – June 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for June is about a 27-year-old man who presents to the clinic with complaints of unrefreshing sleep and daytime sleepiness despite making several changes to his sleep hygiene. The case was [...]
Remarks by new AASM President Dr. Anita Shelgikar
Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Seattle as part of [...]
Remarks by AASM Past President Dr. Eric Olson
Eric J. Olson, MD, completed his term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Seattle as part [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. Anita Shelgikar as president
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Anita Shelgikar became the 40th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. Shelgikar took the helm of the nation’s leading sleep medicine professional society during SLEEP 2025, the annual [...]
AASM recognizes four sleep facilities for reaching 40-year accreditation milestone
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently recognized four sleep centers for maintaining AASM accreditation for 40 continuous years, reflecting their long-standing dedication to providing high-quality care for people with sleep problems. The AASM honored [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 7, 2025
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. SLEEP begins today: Register on-site! Rise and shine, Seattle! On-site registration begins at [...]
FDA approves Viatom smart ring pulse oximeter
The Viatom Smart Ring Pulse Oximeter – O2Ring received FDA approval in February 2025. This wearable device measures pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels, and is designed for use in both clinical and home settings. About [...]
FDA grants orphan drug status to Lumryz for idiopathic hypersomnia
On June 5, 2025, Avadel Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA granted orphan drug designation to Lumryz, its extended-release sodium oxybate medication, for the treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). The FDA’s orphan drug designation provides incentives for drugs and biologics [...]
AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2024
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Douglas E. Moul, MD, MPH, who was named the 2025 recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence in Peer Review, which recognizes one individual whose contributions stand above all others for [...]
Prorated dues for 2025 now available
Whether you're looking to network, learn, or grow, membership is designed to provide maximum value and exclusive development. Now is a great time to join at a reduced rate for 2024 and experience the best that AASM has to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 31, 2025
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. Real-time view of brain’s waste removal A novel study monitored the brain’s glymphatic [...]