Light exposure during sleep may increase insulin resistance
BALTIMORE – According to preliminary results from a new study, nighttime light exposure during sleep may affect metabolic function. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that light exposure at night during sleep adversely impacts metabolic [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine names Dr. Douglas B. Kirsch president
BALTIMORE – Today, Dr. Douglas B. Kirsch became the 33rd president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors. Kirsch assumed the role during SLEEP 2018, the 32nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies [...]
Sleep health and yoga intervention delivered in low-income communities improves sleep
BALTIMORE – Pilot study results indicate that a sleep and yoga intervention has promising effects on improving sleep disturbance, sleep-related impairment, and sleep health behaviors. Sleep problems are very common in low income communities yet often under-recognized and untreated, [...]
Sleep paralysis and hallucinations are prevalent in student athletes
BALTIMORE – Pilot data from a recent study suggest that sleep paralysis and dream-like hallucinations as you are falling asleep or waking up are widespread in student athletes and are independently associated with symptoms of depression. This study is [...]
Acute coronary syndrome patients with short sleep have double the odds of hospital readmission
BALTIMORE – Pilot data from a recent study suggest that patients with short sleep have over two times the odds of readmission than those with sufficient sleep duration during the month following acute coronary syndrome evaluation. Short sleep duration [...]
Study links short and long sleep durations with excess heart age
BALTIMORE – Preliminary results from a new study show that excess heart age (EHA) appeared to be lowest among adults who reported sleeping seven hours per 24-hour period. Results show that mean adjusted EHA was lowest among adults who [...]
Childhood cancer survivors more likely to experience sleep problems as adults
BALTIMORE – Preliminary results from a study of childhood cancer survivors show that they are more likely to experience sleep problems and daytime sleepiness as adults, and those who report poor sleep have a greater likelihood of persistent or [...]
Study links screen time to insomnia symptoms and depressive symptoms in adolescents
BALTIMORE – Preliminary results from a new study indicate that greater amounts of daily screen time are associated with more insomnia symptoms and shorter sleep duration among adolescents. Results show that for social messaging, web surfing and TV/movie watching, [...]
Poor sleep at night could mean decreased work productivity in the morning
BALTIMORE – Preliminary results from a new study suggest that several sleep-related symptoms are associated with decreased work productivity. Everyone experiences some loss of productivity from a range of sources, such as competing demands, stress, or interpersonal issues. This [...]
American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Insufficient sleep may play significant role in development of Alzheimer’s
DARIEN – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) today issued a health advisory warning of the significant role insufficient or poor sleep may have on the development of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia and a [...]
New algorithm determines ideal caffeine dosage and timing for alertness
BALTIMORE – According to a recent study, a newly developed algorithm may be the key to optimizing alertness with caffeine. Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant to counter the effects of sleep loss on neurobehavioral performance. However, to [...]
Forced court appearances make cops more tired, generate more citizen complaints
BALTIMORE – Results from a new study conducted by researchers at Washington State University and Central Queensland University suggest that complaints against U.S. police officers increase with elevated fatigue. Results from the study indicate that citizen complaints were most [...]
NFL teams play better during night games thanks to circadian advantages
BALTIMORE – Pilot data from a recent study suggest that NFL teams have better performance during night games versus afternoon games due to advantages from circadian rhythms. It is well established that NFL teams on the West Coast win [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – June 2, 2018
Register on-site in Baltimore It’s not too late to join us in Baltimore for SLEEP 2018, the premier clinical and scientific meeting in the sleep field. On-site registration is available at the SLEEP 2018 registration desk in the Baltimore [...]
Coming June 12: A new and improved AASM member directory
We have heard our members ask the same question, "How can we better network with fellow sleep professionals?" To bridge that gap, we have been working toward creating a more user-friendly and efficient way to connect members. Beginning June [...]
Prorated dues for 2018 now available
Now is a great time to join the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and experience membership for a reduced fee. Prorated dues are now available to new members for the remainder of the calendar year for those who are [...]
Report of the president from the April 2018 board meeting
In mid-April the board of directors met in Philadelphia for its quarterly meeting, and then AASM leaders made the short trip to Washington, D.C., to advocate on Capitol Hill and promote sleep research through a series of strategic meetings [...]
Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – May 26, 2018
Read the new President’s Report Download the new President’s Report from Dr. Ilene Rosen for updates from the most recent board meeting, including a summary of the board’s decisions and a report of the committees and task forces. Download [...]
AASM announces results of 2018 leadership election
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Kelly Carden, MD, MBA, who was elected by the membership during the 2018 AASM leadership election to the position of 2018 – 2019 president-elect, and Raman Malhotra, MD, who was elected as [...]
2018 AASM General Membership Meeting is Monday, June 4
All American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) members are invited to attend the AASM General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. during SLEEP 2018. Please join us in Room 341 of the Baltimore [...]
NIH recommends more research exploring sleep and circadian link to Alzheimer’s disease
On May 25 the the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the release of recommendations from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) that were generated from the 2018 NIH Alzheimer's Research Summit, including two recommendations related to sleep and circadian research. [...]
The summer issue of Montage is now available
The newest issue of Montage, the AASM’s quarterly membership newsletter, is ready to read! Take a look at the fresh, updated look online and download a digital copy. This issue features articles focused on strategies to improve patient access [...]
18 Caves You Can Sleep In
Defined as a natural underground place in a hillside or cliff, caves are most often associated with outdoor adventure or exploration and not typically associated with a place for living or sleeping. Around the world, however, people have [...]
Meet Your Members
Diwakar Balachandran, MD, FAASM MD Anderson Cancer Center Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine An AASM member since 2002, Dr. Dwakar Balachandran specializes in pulmonary and sleep medicine. After learning about the tie between [...]
Finding Ways to Improve Access to Insomnia Therapy
Currently practicing at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Dr. Brandon Peters is boardcertified in sleep medicine and neurology. His published research includes studies of sleep ethics, the sleep habits of university students, circadian rhythm disorders in the blind, [...]