AASM congratulates 2015 award recipients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipients of the 2015 AASM Awards, each of whom was recognized in Seattle during the plenary session of SLEEP 2015.
Study shows sleep disturbances are common and influenced by race and ethnicity
A new study suggests that sleep disturbances and undiagnosed sleep apnea are common among middle-aged and older adults in the U.S., and these sleep problems occur more frequently among racial/ethnic minorities.
Save the date and make plans to attend SLEEP 2016 in Denver
Mark your calendars now and make plans to join us in Denver June 11-15 for SLEEP 2016, the 30th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).
Complete the online form to claim SLEEP 2015 CME credits
SLEEP 2015 attendees who registered and paid for continuing medical education (CME) credit must complete an online credit claim form in order to receive a credit letter.
Research presented at SLEEP 2015 makes local and national news
Science writers and health reporters from both local and national media outlets provided in-depth coverage of research presented at SLEEP 2015 in Seattle.
SLEEP 2015 attendees spark conversations on social media
Commentary about sleep medicine and sleep research flourished on social media during SLEEP 2015. Get a quick glimpse of the social media activity by checking out the AASM's SLEEP 2015 recap on Storify.
OIG fraud alert: Physician compensation arrangements
In a recent fraud alert, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced that it recently reached settlements with 12 physicians in “questionable medical directorship and office staff arrangements.”
Just released! Case Book of Sleep Medicine
The new version of the Case Book of Sleep Medicine is now available for purchase!
Medicare physician payment data release: What you need to know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted the second Part B claims data release on its data website.
Now available: 2015-2016 Online Membership Directory
The 2015-2016 Online Membership Directory is now available in the Resource Library.
College students who binge drink have more delayed sleep timing, variable sleep schedules
A new study suggests that students who initiate and/or continue drinking and engage in binge drinking in college have more delayed sleep timing and more variable sleep schedules.
Sleep problems and energy product use associated with increased alcohol use in teens
A new study suggest sleep problems and energy product use are associated with increased alcohol use in teens, even after controlling for sociodemographics and mental health.
Risk for sleep disorders among college freshmen may be a predictor of retention and academic success
A new study suggests that the risk for sleep disorders among college freshmen may be a predictor of retention and academic success.
Sleep duration and quality may impact cancer survival rate
A new study suggests that pre-diagnostic short sleep duration and frequent snoring were associated with significantly poorer cancer-specific survival, particularly among women with breast cancer.
Partial sleep deprivation linked to biological aging in older adults
A new study suggests that one night of partial sleep deprivation promotes biological aging in older adults.
Bright light after night shift may enhance alertness and cognitive performance
A new study suggests that bright light at the end of a night shift may have potential as a countermeasure to improve driving performance, particularly for low light work environments and commutes that occur before dawn.
Mean light timing may influence body mass index and body fat
A new study suggests that the timing of exposure to moderate levels of light may influence body mass index (BMI) and body fat.
AASM president describes key initiatives advanced in 2014 – 2015
On Monday, June 8, 2015, during the AASM General Membership Meeting at SLEEP 2015 in Seattle, Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler presented a report of the president, highlighting the many initiatives advanced by the AASM during his term as president.
Hypnogram: Professional priorities that demand our attention
Read an excerpt from AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson’s address to the membership at the AASM General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 8, at SLEEP 2015 in Seattle.
Insomnia leads to decreased empathy in health care workers
A new study suggests that insomnia decreases empathy in health care workers and may lead to adverse clinical outcomes and medical errors.
People at risk of hoarding disorder may have serious complaints about sleep
A new study suggests that those at risk of hoarding disorder may have serious complaints about sleep.
Poor sleep quality linked to reduced resilience among veterans and returning military personnel
A new study suggests that poor sleep quality is associated with reduced resilience among veterans and returning military personnel.
Children with TBI have poorer sleep quality and more daytime sleepiness
A new study suggests that children with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) have poorer sleep and more daytime sleepiness in comparison to healthy children.
Study links lower life satisfaction to sleep problems during midlife
A new study suggests that lower life satisfaction is linked to sleep problems during midlife.
Study links severe restless legs syndrome to increased risk of stroke
A new study suggests that increased restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke.