Study shows that specific types of trauma increase the risk of insomnia
Exposure to specific types of trauma - sexual trauma, physical assault, accidents, natural disasters, and sudden violent death - increases the odds of insomnia by two to three times, according to a study in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study finds high rate of unrecognized sleep apnea in obese hospitalized patients
A study in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that there is a significant burden of unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese hospitalized patients.
NIH invites comments on strategic plan framework
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a request for information (NOT-OD-15-118) inviting comments and suggestions on a framework for the NIH-wide five-year strategic plan, which was requested by Congress and is due in late December.
AASM facility members: Don’t forget to distribute your A-CEP access codes
American Academy of Sleep Medicine facility members are reminded to utilize your complimentary access codes for A-CEP, the AASM Coding Education Program.
SLEEP 2015 course books are now available in the AASM online store
The SLEEP 2015 postgraduate course books are now ready for purchase in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine online store.
Study uses bench test to compare efficacy of APAP devices for sleep-disordered breathing
A study conducted in France compared the efficacy of 11 commercially available autotitrating positive airway pressure (APAP) devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing and evaluated the accuracy of the device reports.
Study compares Sleep Time app with polysomnography
A study in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine simultaneously compared the Sleep Time iPhone app with in-lab polysomnography in 20 adult volunteers.
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AASM analysis: CMS publishes 2016 proposed payment and policy rule
On July 8, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the 2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, its annual rule proposing payment policy and rates effective Jan. 1, 2016. Read the AASM analysis of the proposed rule.
Study shows that few children are screened for sleep apnea prior to surgery
Only 31 percent of children were screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by an anesthesia provider prior to ambulatory surgery.
Study suggests that most adults fail to report nightmare problems
A study in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that more than 60 percent of nightmare sufferers had never discussed nightmares with a clinician.
NIH requests comment on Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Program
That National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a request for information (NOT-OD-15-117) seeking comments and suggestions on the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Program.
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CDC awards grant to AASM to continue National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a grant to the AASM to continue the National Healthy Awareness Project for the 2015 - 2016 program year.
Oral appliance therapy clinical guideline published jointly by AASM and AADSM
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) have published a new clinical practice guideline for oral appliance therapy, which updates the practice parameters that the AASM published in 2006.
MOC: Engaging the ABPN and ABFM
Recently the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) announced that its diplomates who are certified in a subspecialty will no longer need to maintain underlying certification. This positive change was welcome news for the 3,600 internists who are certified in sleep medicine, and it was a hopeful sign for many of the rest of us.
AASM and AADSM issue new joint clinical practice guideline for oral appliance therapy
In the first official joint guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), oral appliance therapy is recommended for the treatment of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are intolerant of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or prefer alternate therapy.
Some sleep medications may increase respiratory failure risk in COPD patients
The use of benzodiazepine receptor agonists was a significant risk factor for respiratory failure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Sleep deprivation reduces psychological effects of trauma exposure
A study in the July issue of the journal SLEEP shows that one night of total sleep deprivation reduces emotional effect and intrusive memories following experimental trauma.
Medicare Telehealth Parity Act introduced in U.S. House
On Tuesday, July 7, the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015 (H.R. 2948) was introduced in the House of Representatives.
Deadline to vote on proposed Bylaws revisions is Monday, July 13
In the past two weeks, email messages from American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. Nathaniel Watson have been sent to all voting members of the AASM.
Is your AASM contact information up-to-date?
Keeping your contact information fully up-to-date is essential to stay current with updates from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
ASMF announces call for applications for Focused Projects Awards
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation has announced a call for applications for the 2015 Focused Projects Award.
Deadline for ASMF Strategic Research Award applications is Monday, July 13
Applications for the 2015 American Sleep Medicine Foundation Strategic Research Award must be received by 11:59 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 13.
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