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.
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.