Last chance to pre-register for SLEEP 2015 by Monday, May 25
Monday, May 25, is the final day for advanced, pre-registration for SLEEP 2015, the 29th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).
Study links PTSD to high risk of sleep apnea in young veterans
A new study of young U.S. veterans shows that the probability of having a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increased with increasing severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
ASMF announces call for proposals for 2015 Strategic Research Award
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) is now accepting proposals for the 2015 Strategic Research Award (SRA).
View the winning videos in the ASMF 2015 high school contest
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) congratulates Gus Goetze, an 11th-grade student from Lake Barrington, Illinois, who is the grand prize winner of the 2015 ASMF Sleep Story High School Video Contest. View the winning video and other top entries.
Register today for the 2015 Sleep Medicine Board Review Course
This September 11–13 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is bound for New Orleans to ensure delivery of all the tools necessary for successful completion of the 2015 sleep medicine certification exam.
New! Sleep Medicine Trends 2015 online learning modules
Did you miss Sleep Medicine Trends 2015? Don’t worry - the AASM has you covered! The entire series of 34 live presentations are now available for purchase in the AASM online store.
Download the SLEEP 2015 final program to plan your meeting itinerary
The SLEEP 2015 final program is now available for you to download from the meeting website. Start planning your meeting itinerary today by browsing through the schedule of sessions and abstract presentations.
AASM leaders advocating for sleep medicine on Capitol Hill
Today several members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors are on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., conducting 23 targeted meetings with federal lawmakers from both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Study finds high risk of sleep apnea in young veterans with PTSD
A new study of young U.S. veterans shows that the probability of having a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increased with increasing severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
Latest sleep research to be presented June 7 – 10 at APSS annual meeting in Seattle
Sleep clinicians and scientists from around the world will discuss current practices in sleep medicine and the latest findings in sleep and circadian research at SLEEP 2015, the 29th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), which will be held June 7-10 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
Special Safety Notice: ASV therapy for central sleep apnea patients with heart failure
On Wednesday, May 13, ResMed released a field safety notice that likely affects many patients currently being treated for central sleep apnea syndrome with adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV). Based upon the available information at this time, the AASM provides important recommendations for physicians.
Attend the 2015 AASM General Membership Meeting in Seattle
All American Academy of Sleep Medicine members are encouraged to attend the 2015 AASM General Membership Meeting during SLEEP 2015 in Seattle.
Study finds decreased cerebral perfusion in adults with sleep apnea
According to a study in the May issue of the journal SLEEP, there is decreased regional cerebral perfusion during wakefulness in participants with moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea.
CDC analysis indicates 70 million U.S. adults sleep 6 hours or less
Data analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that the percentage of adults sleeping 6 hours or less increased by 31 percent from 1985 to 2012. Results are published in the May issue of the journal SLEEP.
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.