FAA issues new sleep apnea protocol for aviation medical examiners
On March 2 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new disease protocol for aviation medical examiners (AMEs) regarding the screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in commercial pilots.
Dr. Francis Collins presents 2016 NIH budget request in House testimony
Now available online is the testimony of National Institutes of Health Director Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, who presented the fiscal year (FY) 2016 NIH budget request to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies.
Study examines the natural history of excessive daytime sleepiness
A study in the March issue of SLEEP shows that the incidence of excessive daytime sleepiness after a follow-up period of 7.5 years was 8.2 percent, while its persistence and remission were 38 percent and 62 percent.
Study links sleep apnea to white matter brain damage
Obstructive sleep apnea impairs white matter integrity in vulnerable brain regions, according to a study in the March issue of SLEEP.
Gallup poll links more sleep to higher well-being
New Gallup poll data show that getting more hours of sleep is positively associated with having higher well-being, with the relationship peaking at eight hours.
More sunshine, less sleep: March 9 is second annual Insomnia Awareness Day
To remind those who suffer from chronic insomnia that help is available from the sleep team at a local AASM accredited sleep center, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is recognizing the second annual Insomnia Awareness Day on Monday, March 9.
Download and share Healthy Sleep Project infographics
Help educate patients and the public about the importance of healthy sleep by downloading and sharing infographics developed by the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project.
Review examines link between sleep apnea and psychiatric disorders
There may be an increased prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in people with major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, according to a systematic review in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study links sleep apnea variability to fluid shift
A study in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that intra-individual variability in obstructive sleep apnea severity may be partly explained by day-to-day changes in evening leg fluid volume and overnight rostral fluid shift from the legs to the neck.
Improve your knowledge with the Standards and Guidelines
Stay current with the AASM Standards and Guidelines for the Practice of Sleep Medicine. This resource contains practice parameters, review papers, clinical guidelines and best practice papers and is a convenient resource for any sleep medicine professional.
Exclusive pricing in the Quarterly Product Catalog
Take advantage of discounts offered exclusively in the Quarterly Product Catalog. The Q1 Product Catalog contains tools for educational advancement, opportunities to earn CME and patient education products.
Final week to renew your membership
This is the last week to renew your membership before the drop date on Saturday, February 28, 2015. If you do not renew your membership before 11:59 PM on Saturday night, your membership will lapse along with your member benefits.
APSS now accepting SLEEP 2015 late-breaking abstracts
The APSS is now accepting late-breaking abstract submissions for presentation at SLEEP 2015. Late-breaking abstracts should include high quality emerging data found between December 2014 and March 2015. Submissions are accepted from Monday, February 16, 2015 through Monday, March 16, 2015.
Study links asthma and allergic rhinitis to sleep problems in children
Poor asthma control was predictive of higher levels of sleep problems in urban children, according to a study in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Submit an abstract for Worldsleep 2015 in Istanbul
Abstract submission is now open for Worldsleep 2015, the 7th World Congress of the World Sleep Federation (WSF), which will be hosted by the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) and held in Istanbul, Turkey, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2015.
IOM includes unrefreshing sleep in new diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue
An expert committee convened by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies has proposed that unrefreshing sleep be included as a core symptom in new diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome.
More U.S. adults and children are using melatonin
New data from a national survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that more adults and children are using supplements of melatonin, a natural hormone that plays a role in sleep.
Many teens with suspected narcolepsy screen positive for marijuana
According to a study in the February issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 10 percent of adolescents who displayed excessive daytime sleepiness indicative of narcolepsy screened positive for marijuana.
Board Review – Begin your preparations now
Begin your board review preparation with the Sleep Medicine Board Review Course Series of 20 online learning modules. All topics mirror the ABMS sleep medicine examination content areas and contain a blend of didactic modules, evaluation of polysomnograms and case-based lectures.
Renew your Scoring Manual subscription today
Remember to renew your Scoring Manual subscription to continue receiving multi-platform digital access to this essential sleep scoring resource. By renewing today, you have guaranteed access to the Scoring Manual through the end of 2015, and the option of purchasing a printed copy for only $25.
Only two weeks left to renew your membership
There are only two weeks remaining before the 2015 membership drop date. If you have not renewed your membership by Saturday, February 28, 2015, your membership will lapse and you will lose your member benefits.
Legislation would protect funding for NIH from annual budget process
Newly introduced legislation would make NIH’s medical research funding a non-discretionary program, separating it from the annual congressional budget process.
Many teens with clinical excessive daytime sleepiness test positive for marijuana
A new study shows that many adolescents with excessive daytime sleepiness consistent with a clinical diagnosis of narcolepsy test positive for marijuana, emphasizing the importance of drug screening when interpreting diagnostic sleep studies for teens.
Volunteer to serve on an AASM Committee
Are you looking to expand your professional knowledge, network with colleagues and contribute to the continued growth of the sleep medicine field? Consider serving on a standing committee or a task force. Volunteers provide an invaluable service to the AASM and its membership by contributing to initiatives and projects that are critical to the continued development of the field and also gain professional enrichment through the diverse activities of a committee or task force.
AASM and AADSM seek public comment on oral appliance for sleep apnea guidelines
The AASM and AADSM are currently inviting public comment on draft guidelines for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliances. The public comment period is open for 14 days beginning Monday, February 9, 2015 and ending Monday, February 23, 2015. AASM members, AADSM members, nonmember healthcare professionals, patients, insurance and oral appliance companies, advocacy groups, professional medical societies, and other interested members of the public are invited to review the draft guidelines and submit their feedback during this open comment period.