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.
AASM participates in School Start Times Twitter chat with the CDC
Last Thursday the American Academy of Sleep Medicine co-hosted a Twitter chat with the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics and National Association of School Nurses about the need for adolescents to get more sleep.
AASM staff attend AAMVA Annual International Conference
In the final week of August, AASM staff traveled to Des Moines, IA for the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators’ Annual International Conference. During the weeklong event, the AASM’s health policy team brought awareness to drowsy driving, the cause of 21% of fatal car crashes in America.
Study shows that teens lose sleep after change to daylight saving time
A new study shows that high school students lose sleep on school nights following the change to daylight saving time that occurs in March.
Study links genetic ancestry to racial differences in slow-wave sleep
A study in the August issue of the journal SLEEP clearly establishes a partial genetic basis underlying racial differences in slow-wave sleep, suggesting that it may be possible to develop sleep-related therapies that target specific genetic variants.
Submit research priority comments to NHLBI by Sept. 11
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has issued a request for information (NOT-HL-15-269) inviting public comment on the Draft Strategic Research Priorities developed as part of its Strategic Visioning Initiative.
White House invites public input on Precision Medicine Initiative
The White House has invited researchers and health care providers to submit innovative ideas and practical solutions that can inform the Precision Medicine Initiative.
Explore patient outreach resources available through Evolve Sleep
The new Evolve Sleep web portal equips American Academy of Sleep Medicine members with a variety of patient outreach resources, including tools related to the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
Editorial by AASM president describes importance of sleep medicine quality measures
In a new editorial for Neurology Advisor, AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson describes the AASM initiative to develop quality measures for the field of sleep medicine.
AASM congratulates new Fellow member
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Rajkumar R. Dasgupta, MD, for becoming a Fellow member of the AASM, which is a unique honor that recognizes special competency in sleep medicine and significant contributions to the field.