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 [...]
AASM announces the 2025 High School Video Contest winners
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2025 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. The contest focused on helping teens understand the importance of prioritizing [...]
‘Don’t Sleep on OSA’ is a new consumer education effort
Don’t Sleep on OSA is a new resource for people to learn more about moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Individuals can go to this site to find a questionnaire, doctor discussion guide, advocacy resources, [...]
Learn more about counterfeit, fake, and unsafe or untested compounded products
Learn how you can protect yourself and your patients against counterfeit, fake, and unsafe or untested compounded knock-offs of Lilly medicine. Learn about the dangers of mass compounding and how you can identify a real Lilly medicine. [...]
MAHA report identifies a national sleep crisis in children and teens
Sleep is foundational to health, and American children — particularly adolescents — face “a nationwide sleep crisis,” according to “The MAHA Report: Making Our Children Healthy Again,” an assessment released May 22 by President Trump’s Make America Healthy [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2025 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2025 election, including Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, who was elected as the 2025 – 2026 president-elect, and Vishesh K. Kapur, [...]