Report of the president: Fourth quarter – 2019
In Nashville at the most recent quarterly meeting of the AASM Board of Directors, we reviewed reports from our committees and task forces, and we discussed ongoing projects of importance to the membership. You can download the 2019 fourth-quarter report for [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 11, 2020
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. It’s not too late to renew for 2020 Your membership has expired, but it’s [...]
AASM releases updated version of sleep scoring manual
On Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, the AASM released the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, Version 2.6. Based on the recommendations of the AASM Scoring Manual Committee, the AASM Board of Directors approved several changes [...]
Time to hibernate? 34% of U.S. adults say they sleep more during winter
For many, the dark, cold winter months are a time to catch up on sleep. According to a recent American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) survey, 34% percent of U.S. adults report sleeping more in winter, compared to 10% [...]
New AASM strategic plan identifies sleep medicine priorities
As a professional membership society, the AASM must remain relevant amid constantly changing circumstances by providing consistent and lasting value for our members. This requires the leaders of the AASM to frequently assess the organization’s priorities and direction to [...]
Sleep medicine news: Top 10 headlines from 2019
The close of 2019 ended an eventful year for the field of sleep medicine that included FDA warnings and new device and drug approvals; growing interest in sleep care from CVS and Walgreens pharmacies; a new clinical practice guideline [...]
Sleep research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: Top 10 of 2019
These articles published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine in 2019 received the most online pageviews. As the official, peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is a monthly, online [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – January 4, 2020
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. It’s not too late to renew for 2020 Your membership has expired, but it’s [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 28, 2019
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. This is your last chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
FDA approves lemborexant for treatment of insomnia
Eisai Inc., the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Eisai Co., Ltd., announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Dayvigo (lemborexant) 5 mg and 10 mg for the treatment of adult patients with sleep-onset insomnia and sleep maintenance [...]
Holiday greetings to my ‘extended family’ in the sleep field
On behalf of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), I send warm holiday greetings to all our members and fellow sleep professionals across the U.S. and throughout the world. During the holidays, I enjoy slowing down to spend [...]
In Memoriam: Sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD (1938-2019)
The AASM regrets to announce the passing of longtime AASM member and sleep medicine pioneer Helio Lemmi, MD. In 1998 he was a co-recipient of the AASM Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award, which honors individuals who have made significant [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 21, 2019
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. Renew now for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Health Canada warns that modafinil may cause fetal harm
Health Canada, a federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, issued a letter to health care professionals in June, warning them about the risk of congenital anomalies when modafinil is used during pregnancy. Modafinil is [...]
FDA safety alert warns of respiratory depression risk with restless legs syndrome drugs
The FDA has issued a safety alert warning that serious breathing difficulties may occur in patients with respiratory risk factors who are using gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant) or pregabalin (Lyrica, Lyrica CR). These risk factors include the use of [...]
Medicare contractor releases sleep study medical policy article affecting Jurisdictions 6 and K
National Government Services (NGS), a CMS Medicare Contractor for Medicare jurisdictions 6 (Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota) and K (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont), has released a revised medical policy article (A53019) for polysomnography and sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 14, 2019
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. Renew now for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Read the winter 2019 issue of Montage
This issue of Montage explores dreams of the past and visions of the future. Our dreams can become a reality as we practice sleep medicine and can motivate us toward a brilliant future. Together we celebrate our shared [...]
New Year’s resolutions for the sleepiest day of the year
DARIEN, IL – New Year’s Day is the sleepiest day of the year according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey results of 2,003 U.S. adults. More than half (57%) of survey respondents reported they are more tired than [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – December 7, 2019
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. Membership renewal contest winners Congrats to Kristin M. Mitchell, MD, and Shanon Takaoka Makekau, [...]
Proposed FAA study and federal legislation address aircraft noise and sleep
A new information collection proposal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and a bill recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, address the problem of sleep disruption caused by aircraft noise in communities near airports. Numerous studies suggest [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – November 30, 2019
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. Renew early for a chance to win! Continue your participation in the AASM’s vibrant [...]
Thankful to help restore healthy sleep as a sleep medicine physician
On the eve of another Thanksgiving Day, there is so much for which I can give thanks. I especially enjoy the opportunity to spend the holiday with friends and family. As a sleep physician, I’m thankful to have one [...]
AASM analysis of 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
On Nov. 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, summarizing proposed revisions to the Physician Fee Schedule. AASM staff analyzed the final rule to determine whether CMS [...]
Department of Energy proposes data collection on household CPAP use
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) within the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice and request for comments describing its intent to reinstate the Residential Energy Consumption Survey. The federal agency is proposing to update the survey [...]