Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 21, 2025
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. Presidential remarks at membership meeting During the annual membership meeting on June 9, [...]
New AMA policy declares sleep deprivation is a crisis
Delegates representing the AASM participated in last week’s annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates, which adopted a new policy declaring that sleep deprivation is a crisis. The meeting was held June 6 – [...]
ProSomnus adds new oral appliance to FDA-cleared EVO line
ProSomnus has expanded its EVO line with a new oral appliance designed for obstructive sleep apnea. Called EVO Guided, the company says it is the first bioengineered oral device intentionally designed to dilate both the velopharynx and the oropharynx. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 14, 2025
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. SLEEP 2025 shines in Seattle This year’s SLEEP annual meeting of the Associated [...]
12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night highlights chronic insomnia symptoms, treatment
DARIEN, IL - To drive awareness of chronic insomnia and its treatments, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in collaboration with the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, will hold the 12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on Friday, June [...]
DormoTech unveils FDA-cleared wireless sleep diagnostics platform
DormoTech introduced DormoVision X, a wireless, AI-powered home sleep testing platform, during the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting in Seattle. The system is being marketed under a new name but is based on the DormoTech Nlab device, which received FDA [...]
Remarks by new AASM President Dr. Anita Shelgikar
Anita V. Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Seattle as part of [...]
Remarks by AASM Past President Dr. Eric Olson
Eric J. Olson, MD, completed his term as president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the AASM annual membership meeting, which took place in Seattle as part [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. Anita Shelgikar as president
DARIEN, IL – Today, Dr. Anita Shelgikar became the 40th president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors. Shelgikar took the helm of the nation’s leading sleep medicine professional society during SLEEP 2025, the annual [...]
AASM recognizes four sleep facilities for reaching 40-year accreditation milestone
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently recognized four sleep centers for maintaining AASM accreditation for 40 continuous years, reflecting their long-standing dedication to providing high-quality care for people with sleep problems. The AASM honored [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 7, 2025
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. SLEEP begins today: Register on-site! Rise and shine, Seattle! On-site registration begins at [...]
FDA approves Viatom smart ring pulse oximeter
The Viatom Smart Ring Pulse Oximeter – O2Ring received FDA approval in February 2025. This wearable device measures pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels, and is designed for use in both clinical and home settings. About [...]
FDA grants orphan drug status to Lumryz for idiopathic hypersomnia
On June 5, 2025, Avadel Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA granted orphan drug designation to Lumryz, its extended-release sodium oxybate medication, for the treatment of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). The FDA’s orphan drug designation provides incentives for drugs and biologics [...]
AASM congratulates top JCSM reviewers of 2024
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Douglas E. Moul, MD, MPH, who was named the 2025 recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence in Peer Review, which recognizes one individual whose contributions stand above all others for [...]
Prorated dues for 2025 now available
Whether you're looking to network, learn, or grow, membership is designed to provide maximum value and exclusive development. Now is a great time to join at a reduced rate for 2024 and experience the best that AASM has to [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 31, 2025
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. Real-time view of brain’s waste removal A novel study monitored the brain’s glymphatic [...]
AASM announces the 2025 High School Video Contest winners
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the three students selected as the winners of the 2025 AASM “Sleep for Success” High School Video Contest. The contest focused on helping teens understand the importance of prioritizing [...]
‘Don’t Sleep on OSA’ is a new consumer education effort
Don’t Sleep on OSA is a new resource for people to learn more about moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Individuals can go to this site to find a questionnaire, doctor discussion guide, advocacy resources, [...]
Learn more about counterfeit, fake, and unsafe or untested compounded products
Learn how you can protect yourself and your patients against counterfeit, fake, and unsafe or untested compounded knock-offs of Lilly medicine. Learn about the dangers of mass compounding and how you can identify a real Lilly medicine. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 24, 2025
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. MAHA Commission report highlights sleep crisis American children, particularly adolescents, face “a nationwide [...]
MAHA report identifies a national sleep crisis in children and teens
Sleep is foundational to health, and American children — particularly adolescents — face “a nationwide sleep crisis,” according to “The MAHA Report: Make Our Children Healthy Again,” an assessment released May 22 by President Trump’s Make America Healthy [...]
AASM congratulates members elected to leadership positions: 2025 election results
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2025 election, including Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, who was elected as the 2025 – 2026 president-elect, and Vishesh K. Kapur, [...]
Stress, anxiety and depression: Survey shows mental health conditions disrupt a majority of Americans’ sleep
DARIEN, IL - In today’s fast-paced society, stress and anxiety have become a regular part of daily life for many Americans. Due to the constant barrage of responsibility individuals face – whether related to work, family, or personal [...]
Apnimed announces positive results in clinical trial of sleep apnea medication
On May 19, 2025, Apnimed announced positive topline results from its Phase 3 SynAIRgy clinical trial of AD109 (aroxybutynin 2.5 mg/atomoxetine 75 mg), an investigational once-daily oral pill for adults with mild, moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 17, 2025
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 statement: Federal support for sleep In the context of recent changes in [...]