The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has posted an executive summary of the workshop, Circadian Clock at the Interface of Lung Health and Disease, which was held April 28-29, 2014. The workshop assessed recent circadian genomic findings and identified opportunities to apply these discoveries to advance the understanding of lung disease pathophysiology and the ability to diagnose and treat pulmonary conditions such as asthma, COPD, IPF, pulmonary hypertension, acute lung injury, and sleep apnea.

Time is running out! Take advantage of the exclusive deals in the Q3 Product Catalog before they disappear for good. Some of the most popular educational products from the AASM are specially priced only for members, including an assortment of our online learning modules, patient education brochures and much more.

The ICSD-3 Bundle is now available to AASM members for just $130. With the bundle, you will receive instant access to the ICSD-3 eBook in the Resource Library, and the printed version will be shipped to the location of your choice.

All AASM Slide Sets are now 50 percent off! Visit the AASM online store today and choose from a variety of topics like The Illustrated Guide to Polysomnography, Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis and Treatment or Recognizing Sleep Disorders at a fraction of the normal price. Don’t miss your opportunity to save big; purchase the slide sets you need today. Closeout pricing available only while supplies last.

The Sleep Disorders for the PA/NP course is less than a month away. Register today for the opportunity to gain vital information on an assortment of topics. The insomnia portion of the course will offer sessions such as “Taking a History and Making a Diagnosis” and “Insomnia: Behavioral Therapy”. Don’t let this advanced course pass you by; register today to further your understanding of sleep medicine and refine your ability to effectively treat, diagnose and manage sleep disorders.

Sleep apnea patients who are experiencing financial hardship may be eligible to receive an equipment package through the CPAP Assistance Program, which is administered by the American Sleep Apnea Association.

Thursday, Sept. 25 is the final day to review the revised Bylaws of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The Board of Directors proposed the September 2014 revision primarily to promote clarity and ensure internal consistency. In order for the Bylaws to be adopted, membership must approve the changes.

The American Sleep Medicine Foundation recently announced the 2014 Focused Projects Award, a new type of funding opportunity. Proposed projects can involve a wide variety of topics or problems relevant to sleep medicine that support the ASMF’s mission of enhancing sleep health through research, education and humanitarian aid. 

A study in the September issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine involved a one-month crossover trial of both continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

A study of 2,375 people with multiple sclerosis suggests that undiagnosed sleep disorders may be common among people with MS.

The September/October issue of Stanford magazine includes a lengthy feature article about the career of Dr. Bill Dement. The article, A Bedtime Story, examines his legacy at Stanford University and his instrumental role in the development of the field of sleep medicine.

The AASM and its partners in the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project are encouraging the public to make the pledge to Stop the Snore. The pledge is to talk to a doctor about sleep apnea, to encourage a bed partner to talk to a doctor or to help spread the word about the warning signs of sleep apnea.

Don’t miss out on the exclusive deals in the Q3 Product Catalog featuring educational products for Clinicians, Sleep Technologists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Register early for Sleep Medicine Trends 2015 and save $100 on the fastest growing event for sleep medicine clinicians. With more than 400 sleep medicine professionals attending the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona to stay up-to-date in sleep medicine, this event is a must-attend course for all looking to gain invaluable knowledge.

Time is running out to save $150 on advanced registration for the Sleep Disorders for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners course. Attendees will get an in-depth look at diagnosing, treating and managing sleep disorders through case-based clinical lectures.

This week the AASM submitted to the American College of Physicians (ACP) a detailed response from AASM President Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler addressing concerns related to the ACP’s new clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

Last month the AASM sent a letter on behalf of our members to the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) expressing concerns about the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. The AASM recently received a response from the ABIM, which is posted for our members’ review.

On Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, all eligible voting members of the AASM (i.e., Fellow, Regular and Emeritus members) received an email invitation to review Bylaws revisions that were made recently by the Board of Directors. Members are encouraged to review the revised Bylaws and vote by Sept. 25, 2014, at 4:30 p.m. CDT. 

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now accepting case submissions for the Case Book of Sleep Medicine, a learning companion for the ICSD-3. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to teach others about sleep medicine by sharing your illustrative case with sleep medicine professionals.

AASM president-elect Nathaniel Watson, MD, will be presenting as an invited panelist at Awake, Alert, Alive: Overcoming the Dangers of Drowsy Driving, a highway safety forum organized by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).