Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 29, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Oral orexin agonist trial results published Results were published of the first phase 2 [...]
Talking Sleep | Navigating the Ethics of Disclosure in RBD
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 13 Navigating the Ethics of Disclosure in RBD Dr. Alon Avidan, GUEST In this episode of Talking Sleep, our guest Dr. Alon Avidan, helps us better understand the ethics of disclosure in [...]
Viral TikTok trends are not the answer for better sleep
From “mouth taping” to incorporating more plants in the bedroom, a variety of unproven strategies to promote sleep have been trending on social media. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that more than 40% [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 22, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Register for Sleep Medicine Essentials Prepare for the board exam with Sleep Medicine Essentials [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 15, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Last chance: Nominate SLEEP speakers and topics Help shape SLEEP 2024 by nominating speakers [...]
CMS releases the 2024 physician fee schedule proposed rule
On Thursday, July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) filed the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which includes potential revisions to payment policies under the physician fee schedule, the quality payment program and [...]
Talking Sleep | SleepHouse Rock: How a CPT Code is Made
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 12 SleepHouse Rock: How a CPT Code is Made Dr. Vikas Jain, GUEST As sleep technology continues to advance, we are sometimes left to try to figure out which billing code to [...]
Case Study of the Month – July 2023
The AASM Case Study of the Month for July is about a 32-year-old male with past medical history significant for hypertension and previous hallucinogenic drug use presented to the sleep clinic with a complaint of excessive daytime sleepiness. The [...]
Over a third of Americans opt for a “sleep divorce”
Whether it’s to avoid partners who steal the covers and toss and turn all night, or those who consistently rattle the room with loud snoring, many Americans are opting for a “sleep divorce” to help improve their nightly sleep. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 8, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. State of Sleep Medicine Report for Q2 The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2023, Q2
The State of Sleep Medicine Report is compiled quarterly by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a members only resource. The report contains news highlights and announcements to help members identify current trends and innovations in sleep medicine, [...]
AASM congratulates 2023 Trainee Investigator Award recipients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2023 Trainee Investigator Award, Melissa Nevarez-Brewster, and the three individuals who received the honorable mention designation. They were recognized during the AASM annual membership meeting, which was held [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 1, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Jazz takes legal action against the FDA Jazz Pharmaceuticals has taken legal action against [...]
Talking Sleep | Bringing Sleep to the Neighborhood: The Mobile Sleep Lab Model
Talking Sleep Season 5 | Episode 11 Bringing Sleep to the Neighborhood: The Mobile Sleep Lab Model Mark Boulos, Dr. Luqi Chi and Dr. Oleg Chernyshev, GUESTS A few years ago, the AASM held a competition challenging us [...]
AASM recognizes two sleep facilities for 40 years of accreditation
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently recognized the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center and the University of Chicago Sleep Center for maintaining AASM accreditation for 40 continuous years. Jennifer Martin, the 2022 – 2023 president [...]
Read Montage magazine issue one of 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, Dr. Maryann Deak, past chair of the AASM Emerging Technology Committee, describes the challenges associated with the rapid evolution of sleep technology. She also encourages [...]
Reinventing CPAP therapy for sleep apnea
An estimated 30 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea. The leading treatment, CPAP therapy, offers patients the chance of a restful night’s sleep without waking up from obstructed breathing and a lack of oxygen. By blowing [...]
Sleep dentist heals communities through art, compassion
Donald Dexter, Jr., DMD, runs a dental sleep medicine practice in Eugene, Oregon. His Native American culture shaped his approach to empathetic, patient-centered care while sparking his creative fire. A passionate supporter of the arts, Dr. Dexter is raising [...]
How a sleep physician contributed to the rise of a new sleep tracking device
Brandon Peters, MD, FAASM, is a board-certified neurologist and sleep physician who practices at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle. Dr. Peters helped steer the development of the sleep tracking algorithm used by Halo Rise, a bedside device released [...]
Advice for early career physicians in private practice and hospital settings
The AASM Early Career Physician Assembly is an online community for members who are early in their sleep medicine careers, giving them an opportunity to network and learn from colleagues with a similar professional background. AASM member students, fellows, [...]
How sleep clinicians can have a voice in shaping technological innovation
If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that technology allows us to do what we never thought possible, including pivoting many aspects of clinical care to the home setting. Clinical practice has been reimagined through the lens of [...]
Women more likely than men to never feel well rested, according to AASM survey
A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that women are almost twice as likely (31%) as men (17%) to say they rarely or never wake up feeling well-rested. During Women’s Health Month, it’s crucial that [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 24, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. FDA requires safety program for Lumryz Avadel announced the FDA has determined that a [...]
10th annual Insomnia Awareness Night to drive awareness of chronic insomnia on June 21
DARIEN, IL - More than half of Americans “always” or “often” have trouble falling asleep (54%) or staying asleep (53%), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. On Wednesday, June 21, the “shortest night of the [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 17, 2023
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. Avadel announces US launch of Lumryz Avadel announced the commercial availability of Lumryz, an [...]