Last chance to apply for 8th annual Young Investigators Research Forum by Nov. 16
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is accepting applications for the 8th annual Young Investigators Research Forum, which will be held April 6-8, 2016, in Bethesda, Maryland.
NIH director testifies before the Senate on the importance of research funding
On Oct. 7, 2015, National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies about how NIH is investing in a healthier future for all Americans.
AASM leaders participate in national obesity summit
American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Nathaniel Watson and Immediate Past President Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler recently represented the AASM at the National Obesity Summit on the Provision of Care for the Obese Patient, which was hosted by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and involved representatives from 35 major health and medical organizations.
Suggest additional sleep health objectives for Healthy People 2020
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting suggestions for additional objectives for consideration that address critical public health issues within Sleep Health and the other existing topic areas of Healthy People 2020.
New clinical guideline to help clinicians treat circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders
A new clinical practice guideline published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides clinicians with updated recommendations for the treatment of intrinsic circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders (CRSWDs).
New position paper supports use of telemedicine by sleep specialists
A new position paper published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports telemedicine as a means of advancing patient health by improving access to the expertise of board-certified sleep medicine specialists.
Volunteers needed to develop quality measures education
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is seeking volunteers to help create educational products about quality measures.
U.S. Surgeon General discusses the importance of healthy sleep
Americans are facing a sleep debt of epidemic proportions, and the nation’s leading doctor is taking notice. At last week’s Washington Ideas Festival, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy stressed the importance of healthy, restorative sleep to preventative medicine.
Join the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board conference call on Friday, Oct. 9
Sleep and circadian researchers are invited to attend a public conference call of the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, from 1-3 p.m. EDT.
Experience the AASM Board Review Course with these online modules
The 2015 Board Review Course online learning modules offer a thorough review of the information you need to know for successful completion of the sleep medicine certification examination.
Study links chronic stress to disturbed sleep in middle-aged women
Chronic stress is prospectively associated with increased subjective sleep quality complaints, reports of insomnia, and objectively assessed sleep continuity disturbances in midlife women, according to a study in the October issue of SLEEP.
Upper airway stimulation for sleep apnea remains effective after 18 months
A study in the October issue of the journal SLEEP shows that upper airway stimulation of the hypoglossal nerve for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated a consistent and sustained therapy response at 18 months after implantation.
Helping you navigate the future of sleep medicine in 2016
As the leader in sleep medicine and the professional society for sleep specialists, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine continues to equip you with the valuable resources and relevant tools that will help you navigate the future of sleep medicine in 2016. I invite you to join me on this journey by renewing your AASM membership today.
Navigate the future of sleep medicine: Renew your membership for 2016
Renew your American Academy of Sleep Medicine membership today and navigate the future of sleep medicine in 2016.
AASM president promotes healthy sleep on Reddit
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson fielded questions and discussed various aspects of healthy sleep during a live “ask me anything” (AMA) session on the Reddit website.
Study evaluates sleep duration in U.S. Hispanic/Latino population
Sleep duration among U.S. Hispanic/Latinos varies by heritage as well as socioeconomic status, according to a study in the October issue of the journal SLEEP.
Register today for Sleep Medicine Trends 2016: Feb. 12-14 in Phoenix
Is your practice keeping up with the latest Trends? Find out this winter, February 12-14, 2016 at Sleep Medicine Trends 2016.
Study links later bedtimes to increased body mass index
A study in the October issue of the journal SLEEP shows that later average bedtime during the workweek from adolescence to adulthood was associated with an increase in body mass index over time.
Later bedtimes may lead to an increase in body mass index over time
A new study suggests that going to bed late during the workweek from adolescence to adulthood is associated with an increase in body mass index over time.
AASM Spokesperson Nitun Verma, MD
AASM Spokesperson Nitun Verma, MD, is a member of and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and is board-certified in sleep medicine.
AASM Spokesperson Jennifer L. Martin, PhD
AASM Spokesperson Jennifer Martin, PhD, serves on the board of directors for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM).
AASM Spokesperson Raman Malhotra, MD
AASM Spokesperson Raman Malhotra, MD, is a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology.
AASM Spokesperson Raj Dasgupta, MD
AASM Spokesperson Raj Dasgupta, MD, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC).
AASM Immediate Past President Ronald Chervin, MD, MS
American Academy of Sleep Medicine Immediate Past President Ronald D. Chervin, MD, MS, is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology.
AASM extends Scoring Manual implementation date for accreditation
All American Academy of Sleep Medicine accredited sleep facilities and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) programs are required to implement the rules in Version 2.2 of the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events by January 15, 2016.