MAHA Commission releases strategy to address childhood chronic disease
On Sept. 9, the Make America Healthy Again Commission released the “Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy,” a plan designed to tackle the growing crisis of childhood chronic disease in the United States. About the strategy The Commission, [...]
Case Study of the Month – September 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for September is about a 53-year-old male was referred for evaluation of loud snoring that had been present for several years. There was no history of witnessed apneas, nocturnal gasping, nocturnal choking, and [...]
Nominations and applications open September 8 for AASM Foundation awards and programs
Beginning September 8, 2025, the AASM Foundation will accept nominations and applications for several awards and programs. These opportunities recognize leaders in sleep research and community outreach while supporting the next generation of investigators. For questions about these [...]
Talking Sleep | ASV Algorithms & Central Sleep Apnea Management
Season 7 | Episode 16 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Imran Iftikhar and Dr. Rami Khayat to discuss groundbreaking research on adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) and the newly released AASM clinical practice [...]
Teledentistry in dental sleep medicine: Innovation with safeguards
By Kevin Postol, DDS, president of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Advances in technology have impacted awareness, diagnosis and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Wearables now provide patients with insights into whether they may be [...]
Using AI tools in sleep medicine patient encounters
By Kate Robards, senior writer Physicians spend a substantial amount of time on documentation, often more than they spend with their patients. An article published in JAMA Network Open found that primary care visits average about 30 minutes, [...]
Remote monitoring services explained
By the Coding and Reimbursement Advisory Committee Remote monitoring services refer to the use of digital technologies to collect, transmit and analyze health data from patients outside of traditional health care settings, such as in their homes. These [...]
What clinicians should know about prescribing tirzepatide for sleep apnea
By Kate Robards, senior writer In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved tirzepatide (Zepbound) as the first medication indicated for treating moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults who also have obesity. This landmark approval, [...]
Montage 2025, issue three — Now available
Each issue of Montage highlights timely ideas, clinical insights, and member voices that reflect the evolving field of sleep medicine. In this issue, Dr. Judette Louis brings sleep into the maternal health conversation, and patient advocate Matt Horsnell [...]
AASM seeks nominees for 2026 awards
The AASM Awards Advisory Panel and AASM Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2026 AASM awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine. AASM members are invited to submit applications nominating individuals who embody [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 30, 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. New patient-reported outcome tool for OSA The AASM has developed and validated a [...]
Talking Sleep | Sleep Disorders in Military Veterans
Season 7 | Episode 15 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Greg Burek, a psychiatrist and former Marine, and Dr. Dmitriy Kogan, associate professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin [...]
AASM introduces new patient-reported outcome tool for sleep apnea
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive sleep apnea. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 23, 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. Treatment of central sleep apnea in adults Now available as an accepted paper [...]
Nox launches self-applied PSG solution in U.S.
On August 14, 2025, Nox Medical announced the U.S. launch of the Nox SAS solution, an advanced EEG technology that enables polysomnography (PSG) testing in any setting. About Nox SAS Nox SAS, short for self-applied somnography, is a [...]
Worried and wired: What’s keeping America awake
DARIEN, IL - If your mind is racing when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals what’s currently weighing on Americans’ minds – job worries, finances, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 16, 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. Dr. Robert Pearl to present keynote address At Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, Dr. Robert [...]
Nyxoah receives FDA approval for Genio system
On Aug. 8, 2025, Nyxoah announced that the FDA approved the Genio system for a subset of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who have an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) between 15 and 65. About Genio [...]
AASM continues advocacy for extended telehealth flexibilities
On Aug. 11, 2025, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine joined more than 340 organizations in sending a letter to congressional leaders to request that Medicare beneficiaries maintain continued access to telehealth services, beyond when flexibilities are set [...]
Case Study of the Month – August 2025
The AASM Case Study of the Month for August is about a 6-y-old boy who was transferred from an outside hospital for evaluation of rapid weight gain, OSA, hypoventilation, and episodes of low body temperature. The case was [...]
AASM is accepting abstracts and award entries for Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accepting abstracts and innovation award entries as part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in-person in Austin, Texas, and livestreamed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. [...]
Start the school year strong with healthy sleep habits
DARIEN, IL – As families prepare for another exciting school year, there's one simple ingredient that can set students up for success: sleep. Quality sleep is the foundation that helps students thrive academically, stay healthy, build strong friendships, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 9, 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. Artificial intelligence in sleep medicine The AASM has released a new position statement [...]
Talking Sleep | OSA and PLMD
Season 7 | Episode 14 In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Gulcin Benbir, professor of neurology and sleep researcher from Turkey, and Dr. Lourdes Del Rosso, sleep physician and professor at UCSF [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – August 2, 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. Govt to launch health data tracking system The Trump administration is launching a [...]