Call for AASM Awards: Nominations Are Due by Friday, Jan. 8
Each year at the SLEEP Annual Meeting, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recognizes members of the field who have made indelible professional contributions to sleep medicine.
Volunteer to Serve as a Host Site for 2010 Mini-Fellowship Program for International Scholars
The AASM invites AASM-accredited sleep centers to serve as a host site for the 2010 Mini-Fellowship Program for International Scholars
Apply by Jan. 8 for the AASM Mini-Fellowship Program for Behavioral Sleep Medicine
The AASM Mini-Fellowship Program for Behavioral Sleep Medicine
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Defense Bill with Temporary Medicare Payment Fix
The House on Wednesday voted 395-34 to approve a $636.3 billion defense appropriations bill (HR 3326) that contains measures to delay cuts in Medicare reimbursement rates.
NIH Requests Health Disparities & Glycosciences Applications, Announces School Policies Program
NIH Requests Health Disparities & Glycosciences Applications, Announces School Policies Program
New Reference: A Technologist’s Guide to Performing Sleep Studies
The AASM, in a joint effort with the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), recently published A Technologist's Guide to Performing Sleep Studies.
Obesity Increases the Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adolescents, But Not in Younger Children
Being overweight or obese increases the risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents but not in younger children.
Insomnia Symptoms Linked with Medical Complaints in Young School-Aged Children
This study is the first to explore the comorbidity of medical complaints and insomnia symptoms in a community sample of young school-aged children.
Changes in CMS DME Policy Coverage Go Into Effect Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, 2010, additional coverage requirements in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Durable Medical Equipment (DME) coverage policy will go into effect for all sleep tests.
Time is Running Out for AASM Early-Bird Renewal Offers
Early renewal offer for AASM members
Deadline for SLEEP 2010 Abstract Submissions is Tuesday, Dec. 15
SLEEP 2010 Abstract Submission
Invitation from the President to Submit an Application for a Position on the Board of Directors
I invite interested members to consider service on the Board of Directors and submit application materials for consideration.
Senate Begins Debate on Health System Reform Bill
Last week, the full Senate began what promises to be a lengthy debate over an $849 billion bill (HR 3590) to overhaul the healthcare industry.
NIH Announces OSA, Cancer Funding Opportunities
NIH funding opportunity announcements
NHLBI Appoints Acting Director
Susan B. Shurin, MD, who had been deputy director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute since February 2006, became acting director of the NHLBI on Dec. 1, 2009.
2010 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Webinar is Thursday, Dec. 17
The 2010 Physician Fee Schedule, the Final Rule webinar will be Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at 12 p.m. CST.
Study Shows Dream-Enacting Behavior is Common in Healthy Young Adults
Dream-enacting behaviors are common in healthy young adults, and the prevalence of specific behaviors differs between men and women.
Study Shows that Adults Have Dreamlike Thoughts during Sleepwalking and Sleep Terrors Episodes
Short, unpleasant, dreamlike mental activity occurs during sleepwalking and sleep terrors episodes, suggesting that people with these sleep disorders may be acting out dreamlike thoughts.
Sleep changes predict the onset of physical changes associated with puberty
This is the first longitudinal study to focus on sleep and puberty that employed objective sleep measures obtained in natural home environments.
Deadline for SLEEP 2010 Session Proposals Extended to Monday, Dec. 7
Individuals may begin submitting abstracts and session proposals for SLEEP 2010.
Obesity a Growing and Expensive National Problem
Obesity report
NIH Issues Call for CAM Applications, Obesity Program Announcement
NIH call for applications and program announcement
Health System Reform Legislation Moves to the Senate
The House of Representatives approved the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962).
The AASM Recognizes Its Top Member Recruiters in November 2009
Get more information about how to participate in the 2009 AASM Member-Get-A-Member Campaign.