Talking Sleep | Updated Protocols for Evaluating Daytime Sleepiness and Alertness
Talking Sleep Season 4 Episode 11 Updated Protocols for Evaluating Daytime Sleepiness and Alertness Drs. Donna Arand and David Davila, Guests In today’s episode of Talking Sleep, we’re talking with Drs. Donna Arand and David Davila about recent [...]
State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2022, 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, [...]
FDA grants fast track designation to Apnimed sleep apnea drug
On June 28, 2022, Apnimed announced that the FDA has granted Fast Track designation to AD109, its novel oral pharmalogic for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). About AD109 AD109 is a novel investigational combination dosed once [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 25, 2022
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. Participate in the CPAP recall study Participate in a Harvard Medical School study to [...]
9th annual Insomnia Awareness Night to highlight symptoms, treatment for chronic insomnia
DARIEN, IL – Nearly 3 in 10 Americans (28%) say insomnia has a negative impact on their daily lives, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). On Tuesday, June 21, the “shortest night [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 18, 2022
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. Unanimous ruling calls HHS cuts unlawful The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the [...]
Sleep is not a priority for men: many losing sleep to play video games and drink alcohol
This Men’s Health Month, it’s important to focus on an area often overlooked when it comes to overall health: sleep. Sleep is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle, but men often pass over it in favor [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 11, 2022
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. Industry news from SLEEP 2022 meeting The exhibit hall at the SLEEP 2022 annual [...]
Exhibitors announce research findings, product updates at SLEEP 2022 annual meeting
SLEEP 2022, the 36th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), was held on June 4-8, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since its inception in 1986, SLEEP has become the premier forum on sleep medicine. Each [...]
AASM congratulates Quan Award recipient Dr. Ripu Jindal
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Ripu D. Jindal, MD, who was named the 2022 recipient of the Stuart Quan Award for Editorial Excellence, which recognizes the outstanding work of an associate editor of the Journal of Clinical [...]
Is Fido a bed hog or a cuddle buddy? Almost half of Americans sleep with pets
Many pets become a member of the family. In fact, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half (46%) of respondents sleep in the same bed with a pet. And while tales of [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Jennifer Martin as president
DARIEN, IL – Today, Jennifer L. Martin became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors during the membership meeting at SLEEP 2022, the 36th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, in Charlotte, [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches ‘Sleep is Good Medicine’ campaign to help Americans get more out of sleep
DARIEN, IL – Today, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine launched “Sleep is Good Medicine,” a national campaign to increase public education about the importance of sleep and its connection to health. The campaign was announced during the plenary [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 4, 2022
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 position: Age, weight & pediatric CPAP It is the position of the AASM [...]
AASM advocates for sleep medicine clinicians and patients
One of the four goals of the AASM strategic plan is to “positively influence clinical practice for providers and their patients.” During my term as president, the AASM has continued to implement strategies and develop initiatives supporting this goal. [...]
AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2021
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Alen Juginović, MD and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2021 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the AASM. The [...]
Read the Spring 2022 issue of Montage
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we highlight the upcoming 36th annual SLEEP meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Society and include a Q&A with AASM Past President Dr. Doug Kirsch [...]
Upper Airway Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Jennifer Gibson, AASM Communications Manager While CPAP remains the gold standard treatment for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, it’s not without its limitations. Some patients can struggle to use CPAP because they find it uncomfortable, awkward or disturbing to [...]
Explore the Crown Jewel of North Carolina at SLEEP 2022
Tucked into the sleepy, rolling hills of North Carolina, the fast-growing city of Charlotte isn’t a snore. As the host of SLEEP 2022, Charlotte is an energetic mix of modern southern charm and East Coast hustle. Montage talked with [...]
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Quick Tips for the Advanced Practice Provider
Deanie Kehres, DNP, APRN, CNS, Advanced Practice Provider Assembly Chair Obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) is a breathing disorder that leads to too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen in the blood. Without treatment, it can lead to serious [...]
AASM to honor 2022 Trainee Investigator Award recipients
Award recognizes outstanding research presented at the SLEEP annual meeting The American Academy of Sleep Medicine will recognize the recipient of the 2022 Trainee Investigator Award, Dr. Catherine Heinzinger, during the AASM annual membership meeting, held June 6 in [...]
Prorated dues for 2022 now available
When you become a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), you’ll gain a network of over 9,000 colleagues who share the same passion and challenges that you do. There are many benefits to AASM membership, and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 28, 2022
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 opposes daylight saving time bill On Monday the AASM issued a new statement [...]
Winners of the 2022 AASM High School Video Contest announced
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2022 AASM “Make Sleep Work for You” High School Video Contest, which focused on educating teens about the importance of [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes permanent daylight saving time bill
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes the Sunshine Protection Act (S. 623), which was abruptly passed by the Senate in March and would establish permanent daylight saving time in the U.S. in November 2023. The [...]