Call for volunteers: SLEEP 2016 abstract and session proposal reviewers
The AASM is calling for reviewers for abstracts and session proposals for SLEEP 2016. Please complete and return the volunteer form along with a CV by Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015.
Impact of CBT-I on depression symptoms may depend on chronotype
According to a study in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, stronger evening preference and less improvement in sleep efficiency independently predicted less reduction in depressive symptom severity following cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).
Depressive symptoms are common in sleep apnea, improve with CPAP therapy
A new study shows that nearly 73 percent of obstructive sleep apnea patients had clinically significant depressive symptoms at baseline. However, these symptoms remained in only 4 percent of the sleep apnea patients who adhered to CPAP therapy for 3 months.
AASM and CDC join HuffPost in #7andUp Twitter chat
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson participated with the CDC in a Twitter chat hosted by HuffPost Healthy Living to discuss the recent adult sleep duration consensus statement issued jointly by the AASM and the Sleep Research Society.
Claim SLEEP 2015 CME credits by Oct. 1
SLEEP 2015 attendees who registered and paid for CME credit must complete an online credit claim form on or before Oct. 1, 2015 in order to receive a credit letter.
Make an impact: Respond to the SLEEP 2016 Call for Abstracts & Session Proposals
The SLEEP 2016 Call for Abstracts and Session Proposals has been posted online, giving you an opportunity to prepare for the opening of submissions on Oct. 30.
ICD-10 is here: Implementation date is Thursday, Oct. 1
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reminds all sleep medicine professionals covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that you must be compliant with the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) starting on Oct. 1, 2015, including those who do not provide Medicare or Medicaid services.
CPAP therapy reduces symptoms of depression in adults with sleep apnea
A new study shows that depressive symptoms are extremely common in people who have obstructive sleep apnea, and these symptoms improve significantly when sleep apnea is treated with continuous positive airway pressure therapy.
Meta-analysis links sleep duration to risk of high blood pressure
Shorter and longer sleep durations both may be risk factors for high blood pressure, according to a meta-analysis published in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Twin study explores heritability of insomnia in adults
According to a study of twins published in the September issue of the journal SLEEP, insomnia in adults is partially explained by genetic factors, and this heritability is higher in females than in males.
Sleep health surveillance questions are published in JCSM
The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project has developed and proposed questions for inclusion in the next Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the nation's premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents.
Important reminder to student members: Verify your student status
Student members: The AASM is preparing for the 2016 membership year and needs you to verify your membership category by completing and returning the Student Membership Account Update Form by Sept. 30, 2015.
Dr. Thomas Insel to step down as NIMH director
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, announced this week that Thomas R. Insel, MD, will step down as Director for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) effective Nov. 1, 2015.
New report shows continued growth in telemedicine market
The U.S. telemedicine market is continuing to grow, according to a new report from HIMSS Analytics.
AASM congratulates new Fellow members
The AASM is pleased to welcome the following new Fellow members: Daniel A Barone, MD; Michael Howell, MD; and Vipin Malik, MD.
New ICD-10 FAQs posted to the AASM website
As the implementation deadline for ICD-10 approaches, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is expanding its FAQs related to the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10.
Read the five SLEEP articles that received the most pageviews during the summer of 2015
These articles from recent issues of the journal SLEEP received the most pageviews on the SLEEP website from June through August 2015.https://www.journalsleep.org/
Twin study suggests genetic factors contribute to insomnia in adults
A new study of twins suggests that insomnia in adults is partially explained by genetic factors, and this heritability is higher in females than in males.
AASM call for volunteers: CPT Editorial Panel advisor
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is seeking a volunteer to serve as the Academy’s advisor to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel. Members interested in volunteering should submit a copy of their CV as well as a completed COI form by Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Register by Oct. 1 for Sleep Research Network Conference
The Seventh Annual Sleep Research Network Conference will be held in Maryland at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda on Oct. 12-13, 2015. The registration deadline is Oct. 1.
Study links short sleep duration to increased risk of catching a cold
Shorter sleep duration assessed by actigraphy was associated with an increased likelihood of developing a clinical cold, according to a study in the September issue of the journal SLEEP.
High school students lose sleep when daylight saving time springs forward
A study in the August issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that high school students lose sleep on school nights following the change to daylight saving time that occurs in March.
Video message from AASM president describes sleep and transportation safety initiative
In a video message on the new Evolve Sleep web portal, AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson describes how the AASM’s Sleep and Transportation Safety Awareness Task Force is engaging federal and state agencies, as well as other transportation stakeholders, to develop educational tools about the dangers of drowsy driving.
Read the five JCSM articles that received the most pageviews during the summer of 2015
These articles from both the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine archives and current issues received the most pageviews on the JCSM website from June through August 2015.
New PQRS fact sheet details program requirements and 2016 penalties
On Sept. 9 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted a new fact sheet detailing Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) penalties for 2016.