Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) persisting into teens can impact life skills
Behaviors, emotions and social interactions affected in study of 10- to 16-year-olds
PAP therapy improves depressive symptoms in patients with OSA
Study sees improvement for all, even those failing to use PAP as prescribed
SLEEP 2012 research makes national news Monday
Research highlighted at SLEEP 2012, the 26th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC, generated headlines in the first day of its scientific program.
Give your feedback by evaluating SLEEP 2012 sessions
All SLEEP 2012 attendees are encouraged to evaluate each session they attend throughout the June 9-13 conference. Visit www.sleepmeeting.org/evaluations at any time during the meeting to rate speakers and sessions. The SLEEP Program Committee will use your feedback to plan future events. The evaluations site will close on June 15.
Under 6 hours of sleep tops risks for stroke in a low-risk population
Risk greatest for employed middle- to older ages, normal weight and no sleep apnea
Some adults with sleep disturbances are actually afraid of the dark, study says
Small sample of students showed 46 percent became roused at bedtime because of a dark-phobia
Brain scans show specific neuronal response to junk food when sleep-restricted
More food, fat eaten after a period of sleep restriction compared with habitual sleep periods
MRI scans show how sleep loss affects the ability to choose proper foods
Sleep deprivation impacts higher brain areas making choices, not basic reward centers
Sleep deprivation may lead to higher anxiety levels, fMRI scans show
Emotional reactivity elevated from sleep loss, particularly in those already anxious
Help promote sleep within NINDS stroke research plan
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the main institute for stroke at the National Institutes of Health, is in the second phase of reviewing new or unmet challenges and opportunities in stroke research.
Anticipation over Supreme Court’s ruling on health reform prompts concern about law’s provisions
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the federal health reform law and the individual mandate later this month. The anticipation and debate over the ruling has stakeholders and lawmakers concerned about the future of the law's popular consumer benefit provisions.
Concerns about Congress’ ability to address ‘doc fix’ this year
Healthcare stakeholders are concerned about Congress' ability to stave off a scheduled 30% Medicare physician pay cut scheduled for 2013, particularly with the November election and the anticipated workload during the lame duck session.
The AASM thanks its top May recruiters
Member recruiters help advance sleep medicine by encouraging their professional colleagues to join the AASM. For each new member recruited, these individuals receive a $15 Recognition of Excellence Money (REM) Voucher that can be used toward AASM products and course registrations. Each member referral also enters recruiters into a Grand Prize Drawing to win a complimentary 2013 AASM course registration including travel expenses. Learn how to participate in the AASM Member-Get-A-Member Campaign.
ASMF launches revamped website
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation website, www.discoversleep.org, has received a major overhaul. With a clean, attractive new look the redesigned website allows for easier navigation and access to grant announcements and other important documents. In addition, the ASMF has published an enhanced version of the 2011 ASMF Annual Report, which is optimized for your browser, tablet or mobile device, available on the new website.
Enjoy your stay in Boston for SLEEP 2012
For the first time since 1994, the SLEEP Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) is coming to Boston! Located in Boston’s Back Bay, SLEEP 2012 will be held June 9–13, 2012 at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in this exciting event and to enjoy the many sites and activities found in this historic city. The APSS has compiled a guide of attractions in Boston, which is available for download on the SLEEP website.
Onsite registration begins Friday at SLEEP 2012
Individuals attending SLEEP 2012, the 26th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), can begin picking up their registration materials starting Friday, June 8 at 4:30 p.m. Registration counters will be open from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday for pre-registered attendees only. Individuals who would like to add a course and session registration or tickets to the Networking Reception can do so beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 9.
Prepare for Boston with the SLEEP 2012 Itinerary Planner
The SLEEP 2012 Itinerary Planner allows you to build a personalized schedule ahead of the meeting. This feature lets you browse sessions and abstracts to include as part of your meeting itinerary. When you are finished you can download your itinerary as a printer-friendly pdf file or save the itinerary to your calendar. You can find the SLEEP 2012 Itinerary Planner at www.sleepmeeting.org.
Member survey to assist Board of Directors in guiding strategic priorities for AASM
Recently, a sample of randomly selected AASM members received an email from AASM President Nancy Collop, MD, with a link to the latest AASM Membership Survey. The survey will be used to help the AASM Board of Directors determine the strategic priorities of the organization and the field.
Registration open for ABSM Sleep Technologist Registry Exam
The American Board of Sleep Medicine has announced that the Sleep Technologist Registry Examination will be offered for nearly a month at the many Kryterion Testing Centers located in the United States. RST Certification candidates will be able to take the exam at their convenience August 11-September 7. Candidates have until July 2 to submit a completed Sleep Technologist Registry Examination application to sit for the exam. For more information on the exam, view the Candidate Handbook for the Sleep Technology Registry Exam and the ABSM website.
Authors from leading clinical and scientific sleep societies urge the nation’s health stakeholders to make sleep a priority
A joint white paper by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRS) emphasizing the importance of sleep and directed at the nation’s health stakeholders is being published in the June issue of the journal SLEEP.
Now online: first issue of AASM Membership Sections Newsletter
Learn about the activities of the AASM Membership Sections through the inaugural issue of the Membership Sections Newsletter. This issue highlights ongoing projects, goals and the SLEEP 2012 section meeting agendas.
ASMF announces Humanitarian Projects Award to improve sleep in disadvantaged populations
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) is pleased to announce the 2012 Cycle of the Humanitarian Projects Award. The primary objective of this award is to provide support to projects that address sleep problems in disadvantaged populations.
New white paper concludes that sufficient sleep should be a national health priority
Calling sleep a ‘health imperative,’ authors from leading clinical and scientific sleep societies urge the nation’s health stakeholders to take notice.
Maryland passes amendment recognizing A-STEP as an educational pathway
Congratulations to the Maryland Sleep Society (MSS) for passing House Bill 827! The bill amends the Maryland Polysomnography Practice Act by recognizing A-STEP as an educational pathway.
Attend AASM Section Meetings at SLEEP 2012
All AASM members are invited to attend the AASM membership section meetings at SLEEP 2012! SLEEP 2012 provides a unique opportunity for section members to gather and network with their colleagues in person. All AASM members are welcome to attend any section meeting they wish and do not need to hold membership in that section. Preregistration is not required. View the full article for a schedule of AASM membership section meetings.