Educate your patients with AASM brochures
Keep your patients up-to-date on the most current sleep medicine information by providing them with AASM Patient Education brochures.
Buy your ticket for the SLEEP 2014 Welcome Reception
You are invited to attend the Pizza with a Purpose Welcome Reception on Sunday, June 1 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Join us in celebrating the career and legacy of Thomas Roth, Ph.D. and network with nearly 5,000 of your peers from more than 55 countries.
SLEEP 2014 spotlight: keynote speakers
Register today for SLEEP 2014, on May 31 – June 4 in Minneapolis. This year’s Plenary Session will feature keynote speakers Giulio Tononi, MD, PhD and Andrew Renda, MD, MPH
Study links severe sleep apnea to increased risk of stroke, cancer and death
A new study shows that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea is independently associated with an increased risk of stroke, cancer and death.
Narcolepsy Network to host Walkathon April 26 in NYC
The Narcolepsy Network, an advocacy group for narcolepsy patients, is hosting an event on April 26 to further its mission of promoting research and awareness of the sleep disorder.
CDC data show insomnia varies by family income level and gender
The percentage of U.S. men and women who report that they regularly have insomnia or trouble sleeping decreases as family income increases, according to data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey
Study explores hip fracture risk among zolpidem users
A retrospective population cohort study from Taiwan shows that hip fracture incidence was two times higher among first-time zolpidem users than nonusers.
Nocturia may hinder behavioral insomnia treatment in older adults
A study in the April issue of SLEEP shows that brief behavioral treatment of insomnia (BBTI) produced significant improvement in the sleep parameters of older adults.
Learn, join and share the Seniors Sleep Campaign
Navigate through the new Seniors Sleep Campaign website to learn how you can help the AASM pass a federal bill that will standardize preventive OSA screening for at-risk Medicare patients.
CMS releases unprecedented provider utilization and payment data
On Wednesday, April 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published 2012 Medicare provider utilization and payment data. The release includes data for over 880,000 distinct health care providers, who collectively received $77 billion for Medicare Part B services provied in 2012.
New product bundles – Quarterly Product Catalog
Stay Current with the latest products from the leading voice in the field of sleep medicine and save with these exclusive online learning module bundle prices. View the Quarterly Product Catalog today to take advantage of these great deals before they are gone for good!
Prepare for the ICD-10 transition today
Visit the online store today and purchase your copy of the ICD-9 to ICD-10 Sleep Medicine Crosswalk to start preparing for the transition now. As clinicians and their staff prepare for the transition to ICD-10, this crosswalk is an easy tool for assigning the most accurate code.
SLEEP 2014 abstract supplement now available
The SLEEP 2014 abstract supplement is now available for download on the journal SLEEP website. This comprehensive resource which includes hundreds of abstracts will be presented both orally and through posters at SLEEP 2014 in Minneapolis.
National Sleep Research Resource portal opens to promote collaborative research
On April 1, 2014, the National Sleep Research Resource (NSRR) was opened to the scientific community at Sleepdata.org. Funded by an NHLBI R24 Resource grant, the NSRR offers free Web access to large collections of de-identified physiological signals and clinical data elements collected in well-characterized cohorts and clinical trials to support research on risk factors and outcomes of sleep disorders.
Invite your congressional staffers to AASM & SRS briefing
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society are conducting a Sleep for Health & Safety congressional briefing on Thursday, April 10. The meeting on Capitol Hill, which will be co-hosted by Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA), will update congressional staffers about recent developments in sleep and circadian research and clinical sleep medicine, emphasizing the importance of healthy sleep for public health and transportation safety.
Hypnogram: Meet me in Minneapolis
Just two weeks remain for you to take advantage of advanced registration discounts for SLEEP 2014, the 28th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS). I encourage you to meet me in Minneapolis for the premier event in the sleep field, which will keep you on the cutting edge of the clinical practice of sleep medicine.
Insomnia may blunt perception of facial emotions
Chronic insomnia is associated with reduced ratings of emotion intensity for face expressions, according to a study in the April issue of SLEEP. Patients with insomnia rated expressions displaying sadness and fear as significantly less emotionally intense than healthy good sleepers.
Fragmented sleep is associated with cognitive decline in older men
A study of older men in the April issue of SLEEP found that higher levels of fragmented sleep and lower sleep efficiency were associated with a 40 to 50 percent increase in the odds of clinically significant decline in executive function.
President Obama signs SGR legislation
The President signed legislation (HR 4302) which delays the scheduled 24 percent cut to Medicare physician reimbursement rates for 12 months. The short-term patch, which has an estimated cost of $21 billion, is the 17th patch passed by Congress.
ABIM extends deadline to enroll in MOC Program
The American Board of Internal Medicine has extended the deadline for ABIM diplomates to enroll in the board’s Maintenance of Certification program and still receive a favorable reporting status
ICSD-3: Accessible exclusively online
Visit the AASM Resource Library to purchase the ICSD-3 today! The ICSD-3 is currently available only as an eBook and can be found in the AASM Resource Library.
Limited space for SLEEP 2014 Postgraduate Courses
Secure your space at the many ticketed sessions at SLEEP 2014 by registering in advance. Many sessions are selling out quickly. A limited supply of tickets is available for C13: Sleep and the Heart.
Poor sleep quality linked to cognitive decline in older men
A new study of older men found a link between poor sleep quality and the development of cognitive decline over three to four years.
House passes 12-month ‘doc fix’ deal
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced that he and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) have agreed on a proposal (H.R. 4302) to delay the scheduled 24 percent cut to Medicare physician reimbursements for twelve months.
Editorial explores sleep problems and brain injury among NFL players
An editorial in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine explores the potential connections between sleep problems and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among National Football League players.