Study Finds a Seasonal Variance in the Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Young Children
Seasonal allergies may play a role in the development of mild sleep-disordered breathing.
Long-Term Study Links Chronic Insomnia to Increased Risk of Death
Mortality risk in people with chronic insomnia was three times higher than in people without insomnia.
The best and worst work schedules: Shift start times can impact sleep and alertness
Study predicts that day shifts allow workers to get more sleep than night shifts, and a night shift that begins after midnight may be better than a shift that starts at 11 p.m.
High School Seniors with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Have an Increased Risk of Depression
Study also finds that severe sleep deprivation during the school week is common among high school seniors.
Bright Light Therapy Improves Sleep Disturbances in Soldiers with Combat PTSD
Study suggests that bright light therapy may be an effective treatment for combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder.
Anti-Fraud Program Returns $2.5 Billion to Medicare, $441 Million to Medicaid in 2009
Efforts by the federal government to eliminate Medicare fraud have produced $2.5 billion for the program's trust fund in fiscal year 2009, a 29-percent increase from the previous year, according to a report released by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder.
AMA Opposes Proposed Five-Year Medicare Reimbursement “Fix”
American Medical Association (AMA) officials said the group opposes a plan that congressional leaders reportedly are considering to increase physicians' Medicare reimbursements by one to two percent over the next several years, before a 37-percent cut to the payments in 2015.
Help the ASMF Advance Health and Education in Sleep
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) announces a new campaign in 2010 to “Advance Sleep Health and Education.” You can increase awareness and advance research and education on the health risks associated with sleep disorders by making a generous donation to the ASMF.
Attend the AASM General Membership Meeting June 7 at SLEEP 2010
Make plans to attend the AASM General Membership Meeting Monday, June 7, 2010, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. at SLEEP 2010 in room 206AB at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Pre-Registration for SLEEP 2010 Ends May 26
The last day to pre-register is Wednesday, May 26, 2010; after this date, only on-site registrations will be accepted.
More Adults Report Excessive Sleepiness in the U.S. than in Europe
Study shows that one in five Americans report having excessive sleepiness, raising public safety concerns regarding the potential for injuries and accidents.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Traffic Noise Disturbs Sleep, Affects Morning Performance
Nighttime noise from passing aircraft, trains and automobiles is associated with disturbed sleep and impaired neurobehavioral performance in the morning.
Sleep-Deprived Nurses May Struggle to Remain Vigilant During 12-Hour Shifts
Nurses working 12-hour shifts often are sleep deprived, and a small percentage of them struggle to maintain vigilance during successive shifts.
Study is the First to Show that Highly Variable Sleep Schedules Predict Elevated Suicide Risk
Longitudinal investigation demonstrates that objectively assessed sleep irregularity uniquely predicts acute increases in suicidal ideation.
Study is the First to Find that CPAP Therapy Restores Brain Tissue in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Three months of CPAP therapy produced significant increases in grey-matter volume.
First-Time Parents’ Daily Sleep Duration Predicts Their Relationship Satisfaction
Objective total sleep time is more strongly associated with self-reported relationship satisfaction than subjective sleep quality.
Study Links Regular Bedtimes to Better Language, Reading and Math Skills in Preschool Children
Results highlight the importance of a consistent bedtime reinforced by intention¬al parenting practices for a child’s overall cognitive development.
Study Links Sleep Apnea in Children and Teens to Lower Academic Grades
Children and teens with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea had lower average grades in school than students without sleep-disordered breathing.
Nocturnal Alertness Improves after Exposure to Milliseconds of Bright Light Flashes
Study provides new insight into how the brain responds to light.
Sleep Colors Your View of the World: Study Suggests that Sleep Restores Proper Color Perception
Sleep corrects the drift in color perception that occurs during wakefulness.
Results: Special Member Ballot for Bylaws Revisions
The result of the vote was a 70 percent majority of respondents supporting the proposed changes to the bylaws.
Study Examines Average Workday in One Primary Care Practice
Richard Baron, MD, an internist in a five-provider practice in Philadelphia with roughly 8,500 patients, conducted a year-long study using his practice's electronic health record system to evaluate the average daily workload of a primary care physician, USA Today reports.
Several CAAHEP-Accredited PSG Programs Offer Online Learning & Distance Education
To broaden access to quality training, several CAAHEP-accredited programs have begun to offer online learning and distance education.
ASMF Announces 2010-2011 Board of Directors and Executive Board
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) announces its 2010-2011 board of directors and executive board.
Experts in Sleep Medicine Scheduled to Speak at 2010 Board Review Course
In 2010 the AASM will host a Board Review for the Sleep Specialist course in two convenient locations: Aug. 13–15 in Denver, Colo., and Oct. 1–3 in Reston, Va.