CDC report describes sleep duration and sleep quality among U.S. women
A new CDC analysis of data from U.S. non-pregnant women between 40 and 59 years of age shows that perimenopausal women were most likely to sleep less than 7 hours on average in a 24-hour period, compared with premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
ABPN announces plans to make changes to MOC program
Earlier this week the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) announced plans for changes in its program for lifelong learning and continuing certification, also known as maintenance of certification (MOC).
Taking more time to talk to patients can improve results and save money
Harvard professors exploring how to improve value in health care have found that by spending more time talking patients through procedures beforehand, physicians can cut down on recovery costs and avoid costly complications later on.
Watch NTSB webinar on teen drowsy driving
A recent webinar organized by the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted the increased risk of drowsy driving among teenagers and included a presentation by AASM member Merrill Wise, MD.
AASM past president answers sleep questions on Reddit
As part of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project’s “Make Time 2 Sleep” campaign, AASM Past President Nathaniel Watson, MD, held an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit on Aug. 30.
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members Ronald Chervin, MD; Ofer Jacobowitz, MD, PhD; and Richard Kravitz, MD.
AASM congratulates members on recent career achievements
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Terri Weaver, PhD, RN; Waseem Ahmad, MD; and Barry Krakow, MD, for their recent achievements.
AASM urges members to support disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana
In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) board of directors encourages all of our members to join us in making a donation to support disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana.
Department of Labor seeks comments on Leave Supplement to the American Time Use Survey
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the “Leave Supplement to the American Time Use Survey.”
AASM members share expertise and insight with local and national news media
Recent news coverage of sleep-related topics has included the expertise and insight of AASM members who have helped raise awareness of the importance of healthy sleep.
NIH announces funding to validate mobile and wireless tools
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites R01 revision applications from investigators and institutions with active NIH-supported research project awards to support an expansion of the scope of approved and funded projects to incorporate recent advances in mobile and wireless tools to validate these tools for measurement and intervention delivery (PA-16-043).
Research funded by NHLBI may help develop a blood test for sleep apnea
The development of a convenient blood test for obstructive sleep apnea is being explored by researchers funded by the National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), according to the NHLBI.
AASM continues to express support for California school start times bill
This week the AASM sent a letter to California Governor Jerry Brown, expressing continued support for California Senate Bill 328, “Pupil attendance: school start time.”
RST Exam
ABSM application deadline for next RST exam is Sept. 22 Candidates seeking to earn the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) must submit an application by Sept. 22, 2017, in order to [...]
Call for Volunteers
AASM seeks residents and fellows to serve as editors of new JCSM section The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is launching a new resident and fellow section that will be written, reviewed and edited by fellows and residents. The [...]
President’s Report
At each quarterly board meeting, the mission and vision of the AASM is prominently displayed to ensure that each decision we make is strategically aligned with our core priorities. At the July 28-29 meeting, the board made several decisions [...]
AASM urges FMCSA and FRA to address sleep apnea screening
While the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is disappointed in the recent decision by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration(FMCSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to withdraw its advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning obstructive sleep apnea, the AASM is urging both agencies to take alternative steps to improve sleep apnea screening among individuals occupying safety sensitive positions in highway and rail transportation.
NIH requests input on Environmental Influences on Child Health (ECHO) protocol
The National Institutes of Health has issued a request for information seeking feedback on the development of the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO)-wide Cohort data collection protocol.
Survey finds that physician perspectives of single-payer health care system are polarized
A survey of 1,003 doctors by recruitment firm Merritt Hawkins indicates that the concept of a single-payer health care system is a polarizing issue among physicians.
ABSM application deadline for next RST exam is Sept. 22
Candidates seeking to earn the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) credential from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) must submit an application by Sept. 22, 2017.
Report of the President from the July board meeting
To keep you informed about the AASM's activities, we have developed a President’s Report from the July board of directors meeting, which includes a summary of the board’s decisions and a report of the committees and task forces.
AASM seeks residents and fellows to serve as editors of new JCSM section
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is launching a new resident and fellow section that will be written, reviewed and edited by fellows and residents. The journal is now seeking current residents and fellows to serve as editors.
Binge-watching television associated with poor sleep in young adults
A new study is the first to link binge-watching in young adults with poorer sleep quality, more fatigue, and increased insomnia
Bedtime calculator helps families prioritize healthy sleep
The arrival of another school year means that it’s time for students to reset their bedtimes as the summer break comes to an end.