Teens sleep longer, are more alert for homework when school starts later
SAN ANTONIO – Preliminary findings from a new study of middle school and high school students suggest that they got more sleep and were less likely to feel too sleepy to do homework after their district changed to later [...]
Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness
SAN ANTONIO – A web-based caffeine optimization tool successfully designs effective strategies to maximize alertness while avoiding excessive caffeine consumption, according to preliminary results from a new study. Using multiple sleep-deprivation and shift-work scenarios, the researchers generated caffeine-consumption guidance [...]
Meet Your Incoming Leaders – 2019 Election Results
The following leaders were nominated by the AASM Board of Directors after being recommended by the Nominating Committee, and their election was confirmed by a vote of the membership. Their terms will begin during the AASM General Membership [...]
In this Issue
Collaboration is one of the keys to success in the field of sleep medicine, and AASM members truly exemplify the collaborative spirit in their work and their volunteer efforts. This issue of Montage explores how dentists and [...]
A Collaborative Approach to Improving Patient Care
The relationship between dentists and sleep physicians is one of constant growth and education. To effectively collaborate with one another, dentists and physicians must understand each other’s goals, roles, and expectations when working in the field of [...]
Sleep Care Gets Personal with Precision Medicine
Rachel Marie E. Salas, MD, MEDHP, FAAN Associate Professor, Neurology and Nursing Johns Hopkins Medicine Dr. Rachel Marie E. Salas has been an active member with the AASM since 2005. She is an associate professor in neurology [...]
APP’s Role in Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Behavioral sleep medicine (BSM) focuses on the assessment and treatment of all sleep disorders using behavioral, psychological and physiological approaches. The most well-known and evidenced-based of these therapies is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is [...]
Attendee Perspective: 2019 Young Investigators Research Forum
Thirty-three of the top early career sleep researchers in the country attended the 11th annual Young Investigators Research Forum (YIRF), which took place April 10- 12, 2019, in Bethesda, Maryland. This three-day event was led by a [...]
NoteZzz
Read more about upcoming events, special reminders, resources for your practice or patients, and fun facts about sleep. Sleep Medicine Essentials September 13-15, 2019 | Indianapolis, IN Sleep Medicine Essentials provides a balance of board [...]
News and Updates
Read more about news and updates in the sleep field ranging from findings of interest in popular sleep journals to sleep articles shared in the media. See what AASM members have also been featured in local news! [...]
5 Reasons to become an AASM Member
When you become a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), you’ll gain a network of over 8,500 colleagues who share the same passion and challenges that you do. There are many benefits to AASM membership, and [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 1, 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. Revised accreditation standards coming soon The AASM has revised the Standards for Accreditation to [...]
Revised Standards for Accreditation are coming soon
Over the past year, the AASM Accreditation Committee has been evaluating the Standards for Accreditation after being commissioned by the AASM Board of Directors to simplify requirements that have a limited bearing on the quality of a sleep facility. [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 25, 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. Important AASM facility member survey As the primary contact or medical director of an [...]
New sleep apnea guideline scorecard for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
The AASM Payer Policy Review Committee recently reviewed a payer policy from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Diagnosis and Medical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The committee evaluated the insurer policy and assigned a score based on [...]
San Antonio to host premier sleep research event in June
DARIEN, IL – Don’t miss the world’s largest meeting devoted entirely to clinical sleep medicine and sleep and circadian research. SLEEP 2019, the 33rd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS), will be held in San [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 18, 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. Important AASM facility member survey As the primary contact or medical director of an [...]
Important facility membership survey – please respond
If you are the primary contact or medical director of an AASM-accredited facility member, then the AASM needs to know more about your membership experience. You may have recently participated in the AASM individual member survey. This survey is [...]
Workplace interventions may improve sleep habits and duration for employees
DARIEN, IL – Simple workplace interventions, like educating employees about the importance of sleep and providing behavioral sleep strategies, may produce beneficial results, according to a new review. Results show that in most studies, employer-sponsored efforts to encourage improved sleep [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 11, 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. Read the Q2 President's Report In Washington, D.C., at the most recent quarterly meeting [...]
Report of the president: Second quarter – 2019
In Washington, D.C., 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 [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 4, 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. LAST CHANCE: AASM member survey We need your help. It will take only about [...]
FDA requires new warning for several insomnia medications
According to a safety announcement and consumer update issued April 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring the addition of a boxed warning to the prescribing information and the patient medication guides for the insomnia medications eszopiclone [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – April 27, 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. Important AASM member survey We need your help. It will take only about 15 [...]
Women underreport prevalence and intensity of their own snoring
DARIEN, IL – A new study of adults who were referred for evaluation of a suspected sleep disorder suggests that women tend to underreport snoring and underestimate its loudness. Results show that objectively measured snoring was found in 88% of [...]