AASM leaders to advocate for sleep medicine on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, May 20, members of the AASM board of directors will join AASM staff on Washington D.C.’s Capitol Hill to conduct 23 targeted meetings with federal lawmakers from both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
AASM PAC Breakfast to feature keynote address by insurance commissioner
American Academy of Sleep Medicine members are encouraged to attend the 3rd Annual AASM PAC Breakfast on Tuesday, June 9, at SLEEP 2015 in Seattle. Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler, an expert in both health insurance and the Affordable Care Act, will be the keynote speaker.
ICSD-3 print/online bundle offers most flexibility and best value
Purchase the International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Third Edition in the convenient ICSD-3 print/online bundle.
Study shows that children sleep better when they have a nightly bedtime routine
A multinational study suggests that having a regular bedtime routine is associated with better sleep in young children up to 6 years of age, and the positive impact on sleep increases with the consistency of the nightly routine.
Study links sleep extension to improved insulin sensitivity
Sleep extension improves fasting insulin sensitivity in healthy adults who are chronically sleep restricted, according to a study in the May issue of SLEEP.
Still time to pre-register for SLEEP 2015!
Pre-registration for SLEEP 2015 is available through May 25, 2015. Register today to gain access to the SLEEP 2015 general session and reserve your seat in popular postgraduate courses and other ticketed sessions, such as the Meet the Professor Sessions and Lunch Debates.
Study shows children sleep better when they have a regular nightly bedtime routine
A study in the May issue of SLEEP found that a consistent bedtime routine was associated with better sleep outcomes, including earlier bedtimes, shorter sleep onset latency, reduced night wakings, and increased sleep duration in young children up to 6 years of age.
View the finalists in the 2015 Flame Challenge: What is sleep?
The three video and three written entries selected as finalists in the 2015 Flame Challenge can now be viewed online. Organized by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University, the 2015 contest addressed the question, “What is sleep?”
NTSB determines that fatigue caused Chicago O’Hare train accident
Last week the National Transportation Safety Board announced that operator fatigue caused the 2014 Chicago Transit Authority passenger train accident at O’Hare station.
Submit strategic visioning questions and challenges to NHLBI by May 15
As part of its Strategic Visioning Initiative, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is requesting input on the most compelling questions and critical challenges. Submissions for this round are due no later than May 15, 2015.
AASM congratulates new Fellow Members
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is pleased to welcome the following new Fellow Members: Ameet Daftary, MBBS, and Gautam Ganguly, MD.
Online MOC modules are now FREE for AASM members
Complimentary access to the AASM Maintenance of Certification modules is now included with your AASM membership!
Register today for the 2015 Sleep Medicine Board Review Course in New Orleans
Move over Mardi Gras – this September 11-13 the AASM parades the Sleep Medicine Board Review Course through the Big Easy. Head to New Orleans for this two and a half-day, 100% sleep focused review.
Keep your accredited facility compliant by renewing your Scoring Manual subscription today
Renew your facility’s 2015 Scoring Manual subscription today to stay compliant with the AASM Standards for Accreditation and keep your staff well-versed on the continuously evolving scoring rules.
Hypnogram: Death, aging and obesity
Recognizing the importance of professional collaboration, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors regularly evaluates opportunities to partner with other organizations to advance our mission to improve sleep health and promote high quality patient centered care. Today I am pleased to provide you with details about three collaborative initiatives addressing the role of sleep and sleep disease in death, aging and obesity.
AASM encourages members to learn more about OSA Death and Near Miss Registry
Members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) are encouraged to learn more about the Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Death and Near Miss Registry, which was established through a collaboration between the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) and the Anesthesia Closed Claims Project.
Submit comments on new circadian rhythm guideline by Tuesday, May 12
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is inviting public comment on a draft clinical practice guideline for the treatment of intrinsic circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. The public comment period will be open for 2 weeks beginning Tuesday, April 28, 2015, and ending Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
AASM congratulates new Fellow Members
The AASM is pleased to welcome the following new Fellow Members: Deepa Burman, MD; Hasnaa E. Jalou, MD; Nazi S. Khan, MD; and Jennifer L. Martin, PhD.
Study of narcolepsy patients finds that response to sodium oxybate may take months
A study of narcolepsy patients who were taking sodium oxybate for treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy found that a clinically meaningful therapeutic response was achieved in the majority of patients within one to two months.
SLEEP 2015 postgraduate courses: Reserve your seat today!
SLEEP 2015 is fast approaching, and there is no better way to begin your annual meeting experience than by attending one or more of the 14 postgraduate courses on Saturday, June 6, or Sunday, June 7.
Improve your patient education with easy-to-read brochures: Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Help your patients better understand obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring with the AASM’s patient education brochures.
Meta-analysis shows that CPAP improves insulin resistance in sleep apnea patients
An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy has a favorable effect on insulin resistance in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients without diabetes, and this improvement appears to occur through mechanisms that are independent of changes in abdominal fat.
AASM thanks Young Investigator Research Forum faculty and attendees
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine thanks the faculty and attendees who made the 7th annual Young Investigator Research Forum a great success. Held April 8 – 10, 2015, in Rockville, Maryland, the AASM forum enabled 30 young investigators to network with AASM senior faculty and National Institutes of Health (NIH) staff while learning more about grant writing and participating in mock grant review sessions.
Gain online access to Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board meeting on April 29
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced that the next meeting of the Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Study links insomnia to impaired work performance in night shift workers
A new study of night shift workers suggests that overnight occupational and cognitive impairment is more strongly correlated to insomnia than it is to sleepiness.