Summer School of Brain Research is June 29 – July 2 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Registration for the 26th International Summer School of Brain Research is open.
In Memoriam: AAST Founding President Peter A. McGregor, RPSGT
Peter A. McGregor, RPSGT, the founding president of the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), died Jan. 23, 2010, at the age of 81.
AASM Sleep Education Blog Nominated for Best New Medical Weblog
The AASM Sleep Education Blog was a nominee for Best New Medical Weblog as part of the 2009 Medical Weblog Awards, sponsored by Epocrates and conducted by medGadget.
SLEEP 2010 Courses and Sessions Projected to Sell Out – Register Today
Beginning Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, registration for SLEEP 2010, the 24th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), opens exclusively to members of the AASM and the Sleep Research Society.
Interpreting Sleep Studies – Nocturnal Spells Webinar is Feb. 5
Registration for the final two presentations in the Interpreting Sleep Studies webinar series is now open.
Early Intervention and Behavioral Treatment Helps Obese Children and Teens
U.S. children and teens who are obese are more likely to lose weight through early obesity screening programs and intensive behavioral treatment programs.
NIH is Accepting Applications for NICHD Director
The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
Join the AASM in Supporting Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief: Give by Jan. 29
In the wake of the catastrophic earthquakes in Haiti, the AASM and the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) recognize the need for a rapid and generous response by the sleep medicine community.
Host Sites Needed for 2010 BSM Mini-Fellowship Program: Apply by Jan. 29
The AASM is currently seeking accredited sleep centers to serve as a host institution in the three-week behavioral sleep medicine mini-fellowship program.
Application Deadline for the 2010 Behavioral Sleep Medicine Exam is Feb. 1
The American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) will administer the 2010 Behavioral Sleep Medicine Exam on June 6, 2010.
Contribute to the ASMF “Building the Foundation of Sleep” Campaign by Feb. 28
Support vital sleep research, earn a tax deduction for your contribution, and leave a lasting record of your support through your participation in the American Sleep Medicine Foundation (ASMF) Building the Foundation of Sleep campaign.
U.S. Obesity Rates Stabilize But Remain High
A study posted online in JAMA on Wednesday indicates that in 2007-2008, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity in the U.S. was 33.8 percent overall, with a prevalence of 32.2 percent among men and 35.5 percent among women.
Renew Your Membership to Stay Up-to-Date in the New Year
Renew your AASM membership today.
Apply by Jan. 18 to Serve as an AASM Course Chair
The AASM is accepting applications from members who are interested in serving a two-year term as the chair of an AASM Sleep Education Series course.
NIH Announces Short-term Mentored Career Development Awards in Basic Behavioral & Social Sciences
Applications are invited for short-term mentored career development (K18) awards in the basic behavioral and social sciences research (b-BSSR) from three months to one year in duration.
CMS Report: Health Care Spending Growth Slowed in 2008
U.S. health care spending growth slowed in 2008 to 4.4 percent - the slowest rate of growth over the past 48 years.
CMS Issues Standards Defining “Meaningful Use” of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) officials recently released proposed regulations defining the "meaningful use" of electronic health records.
Review Current Issues in State Legislation During FREE AASM Webinar on Jan. 14
As a benefit of membership, the AASM, together with the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), will host a free webinar reviewing current issues in state legislation.
Entry Deadline for AASM High School Topical Review in Sleep Science Contest is Jan. 15
The 2009 – 2010 AASM High School Topical Review in Sleep Science Contest
Submission Deadline for ASMF Educational Projects & Strategic Research Awards is Jan. 15
The 2010 grant cycle of the Educational Projects and Strategic Research Awards
NIH Announces R01 and RC4 Funding Opportunities
The NIH announced three funding opportunities that may be of interest to sleep and circadian researchers.
Regulations Finalized for Sleep Technologists in New Mexico
The New Mexico Medical Board recently finalized the regulatory language addressing licensure requirements for sleep technologists.
Study Links Restless Leg Syndrome with Erectile Dysfunction in Older Men
A study shows that erectile dysfunction was more common in older men with restless leg syndrome (RLS) than in those without RLS.
Earlier Bedtimes May Help Protect Adolescents Against Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Adolescents with bedtimes that were set earlier by parents were significantly less likely to suffer from depression and to think about committing suicide.
Apply by Jan. 8 to Serve as an AASM Representative on the APSS Program Committee
The AASM is accepting applications from members who are interested in serving as an AASM representative on the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS) Program Committee.