Study finds that 30 minutes of additional nightly sleep may have health benefits
A study in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found a clear dose-response between sleep duration and health status: the more hours of sleep, the better the overall self-reported health.
AASM members meet with federal legislators to advocate for the sleep field
AASM member Dr. Mark Hickey and AASM PAC Chair Dr. David Kuhlmann recently traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with a host of targeted U.S. lawmakers to discuss issues of importance to the field of sleep medicine.
Submit an abstract to the 2016 Dissemination and Implementation Conference
Submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at the 9th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health, Dec. 14-15, 2016, at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.
Prepare to take the Board exam or MOC exam with the National Sleep Medicine Course
The 2016 National Sleep Medicine Course offers more than 19 hours of in-person, expert knowledge from leaders in the field of sleep medicine. This course is ideal for individuals preparing to take the 2017 Sleep Medicine Certification Exam, and it is relevant for the seasoned professional looking to prepare for the maintenance of certification (MOC) exam in either 2016 or 2017.
Save the date for Sleep Medicine Trends 2017
Sleep Medicine Trends 2017 will return to the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 17–19. This concentrated, 3-day weekend course gives sleep clinicians the chance to explore the latest strategies and tools in sleep medicine.
AASM updates Standards for Accreditation and sets 2017 compliance deadline
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) released updated Standards for Accreditation of sleep facilities and independent sleep practices. The updated 2016 standards focus on safety and align with current models of clinical practice, which emphasize high quality, patient-centered care and long-term disease management.
Download the Sleep Telemedicine Implementation Guide – a FREE resource from AASM
Now available from the AASM is the Sleep Telemedicine Implementation Guide, a free, downloadable resource that will empower your practice as you learn valuable information to jump start your telemedicine program.
Editorial describes AASM strategies to maximize sleep medicine workforce
In the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, an editorial by AASM Past President Dr. Nathaniel Watson describes how the AASM is addressing concerns related to the present and future supply of sleep medicine physicians.
Submit public comments on USPSTF draft recommendations for adult sleep apnea screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is requesting public comments on its draft recommendation statement for "Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening," which “concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for OSA in asymptomatic adults.”
NIMH requests perspectives on the state of mental illness research
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking external input on the state of mental illness research and the role of NIMH in the development of this research.
Iowa Drowsy Driving Summit to tackle dangers of driver fatigue
To combat the risks of drowsy driving, the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Governors Traffic Safety Bureau will present the Iowa Drowsy Driving Summit on Wednesday, June 29.
AASM PAC raises $5,000 at SLEEP 2016 gathering
Last week, the 4th Annual AASM PAC Gathering at SLEEP 2016 in Denver, Colorado, was a resounding success!
Research presented at SLEEP 2016 makes national news
Science writers and health reporters from both local and national media outlets provided in-depth coverage of research presented at SLEEP 2016 in Denver.
Watch the report of the 2015-2016 AASM president
Members who were unable to attend the AASM General Membership meeting at SLEEP 2016 in Denver can watch a pre-recorded video of Dr. Nathaniel Watson’s report of the 2015-2016 AASM president.
AASM publishes consensus statement for pediatric sleep durations
In the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine published consensus recommendations for the amount of sleep needed to promote optimal health in children and adolescents between the ages of 4 months and 18 years.
AASM seeks your input to inform strategic planning
In July the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Board of Directors will begin an important strategic planning process to develop a 3-year road map for the organization. You can provide insight for the Board’s consideration by taking 10 minutes to complete an anonymous, online membership survey, which will ask you about both current initiatives and potential future directions for the AASM.
Adolescent sleep duration is associated with daytime mood
A new study of adolescents suggests that obtaining an insufficient amount of sleep increases variability in sadness, anger, energy and feelings of sleepiness.
Childhood abuse, parental death and divorce are linked to adult insomnia symptoms
According to a new study, child adversities, which are known to play an important role in mental and physical health, are also associated with poor sleep.
Alcohol dependent individuals show greater risk of suicide in evening hours
A new study found that there is a circadian pattern of peak and nadir in the incidence of suicides committed in alcohol dependent individuals.
NFL, NBA, and NHL teams have a disadvantage when traveling west
A new study found that the NFL, NBA and NHL teams traveling from west to east had a higher winning percentage compared to teams traveling in the opposite direction.
Sleepiness and fatigue linked to brain atrophy in cognitively normal elderly
A new study found that normal older adults who experience excessive sleepiness during the day or significant fatigue may have more brain atrophy than expected for their age, particularly in areas of the brain that are more susceptible to aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Sleep duration varies by alcohol drinking patterns, race, and sex
A new study found that alcohol-sleep relationship differed importantly by race and sex.
Video game playing negatively influences adequate sleep and bedtimes
A new study found that gamers will push off obtaining adequate sleep in order to continue video gaming.
Caffeine has little to no benefit after 3 nights of sleep restriction
A new study found that after restricting sleep to 5 hours per night, caffeine use no longer improved alertness or performance after three nights.
Chronic sleep restriction negatively affects athletic performance
A new study found that chronic sleep restriction negatively affects athletic performance.