Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 30, 2020
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 now for virtual SLEEP 2020 See yourself at a reimagined SLEEP 2020 as [...]
Virtual SLEEP 2020 registration now open
SLEEP 2020 Annual Meeting is Going Virtual in August See yourself at a reimagined SLEEP 2020 as we bring the premier sleep conference to you through an engaging virtual meeting hosted Aug. 27 – 30. Registration is now [...]
Submit COVID-19 session proposal to virtual SLEEP 2020
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) is currently soliciting session proposals for Virtual SLEEP 2020, specific to basic, translational, and clinical efforts and findings related to COVID-19. These proposals must be sleep-related. Up to four sleep and COVID-19 related [...]
Study links sleep tracker with improved perception of sleep quality
A study published in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that using a wearable sleep tracker may have a positive impact on the perception of sleep quality. The research, conducted by the University of [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 23, 2020
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. COVID-19: Reflections for sleep medicine In a new editorial in the Journal of Clinical [...]
Coronavirus conversation with sleep physician Dr. Chris Winter
On April 17, 2020, AASM member Dr. Seema Khosla talked with Dr. Chris Winter, owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine Clinic in Virginia, about his practice’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The discussion is part of the [...]
FDA expands approved age range for upper airway stimulation to treat sleep apnea
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. announced April 21 that the FDA has approved an expanded age range for Inspire therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, lowering the minimum age from 22 years to 18 years. Inspire therapy is used for the [...]
AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline for behavioral treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 16, 2020
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. Dr. Carden: Connecting the sleep community AASM members are navigating uncharted waters, trying to [...]
Case Study of the Month – May 2020
The AASM Case Study of the Month for May is about a is about a 14-year-old young man who presented to a sleep center upon referral by his psychiatrist. Medical history is significant for recurrent depression, for which the [...]
Connecting the sleep community during COVID-19
Dear AASM members: As president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), I have the privilege of connecting throughout the year with members who have questions about the AASM and our initiatives. It will come as no surprise [...]
Talking Sleep episode 1 now available
AASM is proud to introduce Talking Sleep, a podcast for sleep professionals! This podcast will highlight the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Season One of Talking Sleep begins with an episode focusing on one sleep [...]
SLEEP 2020 annual meeting is going virtual in August
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) announced today that it is postponing SLEEP 2020 and transitioning it to a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of being held in Philadelphia in June, SLEEP 2020 now will be [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 9, 2020
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. AASM congratulates elected leaders The AASM thanks all members who submitted a ballot as [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2020 AASM leadership election, including Raman Malhotra, MD, who was elected as the 2020 – 2021 president-elect, and Jennifer Martin, PhD, [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 2, 2020
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. COVID-19: Reopening sleep centers The AASM posted an updated, online advisory describing mitigation strategies [...]
Watch the COVID-19 Health Policy and Legislative Update webinar
On Tuesday, April 28, 2020, the AASM hosted the free webinar, COVID-19 Health Policy and Legislative Update, presented by David Introcaso, PhD, vice president of regulatory policy for the health care consulting firm Strategic Health Care. He provided an [...]
AASM announces winners of the 2020 AASM High School Video Contest
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2020 AASM High School Video Contest, which focused on educating teens about the importance of healthy sleep. The annual contest [...]
Pediatric sleep survey: DME age and weight requirements for CPAP
The AASM is conducting a short survey of pediatric sleep specialists in response to member concerns that some durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers are requiring that ventilators be used instead of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices in pediatric [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 25, 2020
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. APSS suspends SLEEP registration The Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) is suspending registration [...]
Study suggests 3D face photos could be a sleep apnea screening tool
DARIEN, IL – Facial features analyzed from 3D photographs could predict the likelihood of having obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Using 3D photography, the study [...]
Coronavirus conversation with sleep physician Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler
On April 9, 2020, AASM Public Safety Committee member Dr. M. Adeel Rishi talked with AASM Past President Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, co-director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, about how the hospital and sleep center [...]
Study suggests saffron supports sleep quality
A small study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that saffron was associated with improved sleep quality. The randomized controlled trial involved 55 adults with sleep complaints. They were given 14 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 18, 2020
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. MOC requirements and COVID-19 The medical specialty certification boards are relaxing their maintenance of [...]
Certification boards relax maintenance requirements due to COVID-19
The medical specialty certification boards are relaxing their maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements and allowing more flexibility in recognition of the demands that are being placed on physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. A March statement issued by the American [...]