Study shows strong prevalence of insomnia symptoms among female veterans
A new study sheds light on the prevalence of insomnia symptoms among female veterans.
Study of police officers finds fatigue impacts tactical social interaction
A new study found that fatigue associated with shift work influences how officers interact day-to-day during encounters with the public, which can either build or erode trust in the police.
Study shows sleep disturbances common among military spouses
A new study found that spouses of military service members experience significant sleep problems, which can impact their health and psychosocial functioning.
Study links late sleep timing to poorer diet quality and lower physical activity
A new study suggests that among healthy adults with a habitual sleep duration of at least 6.5 hours, late sleep timing was associated with higher fast food consumption and lower vegetable intake, particularly among men, as well as lower physical activity.
Colorado proclaims Healthy Sleep Awareness Week during 2016 SLEEP conference
Colorado governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed that the state of Colorado will recognize Healthy Sleep Awareness Week from June 12-18. During that week, more than 5,000 sleep medicine physicians, sleep researchers and allied health professionals from around the world will gather in Denver for SLEEP 2016, the 30th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).
Study shows that daily inspiratory muscle training improves blood pressure in adults with sleep apnea
A study in the June issue of SLEEP shows that 5 minutes per day of inspiratory muscle training improves sleep and reduces blood pressure and plasma catecholamines in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
Review finds that people with sleep apnea have higher risk of work accidents
Workers with obstructive sleep apnea have a nearly doubled risk of having an accident at work, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis of studies about the relationship between OSA and work accidents.
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners to consider a revised proposal for the dental treatment of sleep disorders
Today the AASM is attending the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) meeting, during which the Board will consider a revised proposal regarding the Dental Treatment of Sleep Disorders.
Editorial by AASM member in Oklahoma addresses cuts to sleep medicine services
An editorial in the Stillwater News Press by AASM member Dr. Vikas Jain warns that Oklahoma’s recent cuts to coverage of sleep services for adult Medicaid patients will lead to increased medical expenses over time by making it impossible to diagnose and effectively treat Medicaid patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Participate in a live ISR Gold Standard Record Review at AASM Learning Lounge
SLEEP 2016 attendees are invited to the AASM Learning Lounge to observe members of the Inter-scorer Reliability (ISR) gold standard panel as they review and discuss a record without an answer key.
Download the official SLEEP 2016 app for complete meeting info
All SLEEP 2016 attendees are encouraged to download the official SLEEP 2016 meeting app for your iPhone, iPad or Android device.
New committee engages payers on sleep medicine policies
The AASM has appointed an Insurance Policy Review Committee to implement a more systematic approach to tracking insurer policies and challenging their shortcomings.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces 2016 award recipients
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) announced the recipients of the 2016 AASM awards, which will be presented on Monday, June 13, during the plenary session of the SLEEP 2016 Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS) in Denver.
US military members who report poor sleep were less resilient in recent study
A new study found that military service members who reported insomnia symptoms or short sleep durations were less resilient than members who reported healthy sleep hygiene. Several physical and mental variables were evaluated as indices of resilience. These variables were, self-rated general health, lost workdays, deployment, completion of service term, and health care utilization.
National Toxicology Program posts materials from shift work and circadian disruption workshop
Meeting materials and video presentations from the National Toxicology Program (NTP) workshop, “Shift Work at Night, Artificial Light at Night, and Circadian Disruption,” have been posted online for public access.
Loneliness may explain the link between insomnia and suicidal thoughts
Based on the premise that insomnia can be lonely, a new study from South Korea found that thwarted belongingness significantly accounted for the relationship between insomnia severity and suicidal ideation.
Rule to reduce professional driver fatigue proposed in New York
Earlier this week, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Meera Joshi announced a proposed rule to address professional driver fatigue following the culmination of an extensive review of the science and best practices.
Crowd-sourcing platform engages the public in health research
WellSpringboard, in partnership with the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, is a crowd-sourcing and crowd-funding platform that engages the public in sharing their health research ideas. One matched proposal currently in the crowd-funding stage would examine whether or not people with sleep apnea who use CPAP therapy get more breathing-related infections.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces election of president-elect and new board members
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is pleased to announce the election of President-elect Dr. Ilene M. Rosen and two new directors-at-large who will serve on the board of directors: Dr. Eric J. Olson and Dr. James A. Rowley. Their terms will begin June 13, 2016.
Latest sleep research to be presented June 11-15 at APSS annual meeting in Denver
Sleep clinicians and scientists from around the world will discuss current practices in sleep medicine and the latest findings in sleep and circadian research at SLEEP 2016, the 30th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), which will be held June 11-15 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges Oklahoma to reinstate coverage for sleep medicine services for Medicaid patients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) urges the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to reinstate coverage for diagnostic sleep studies and continuous positive airway pressure therapy, known as CPAP, for adult Medicaid patients.
Submit sleep disorders research applications for the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program
Applications to the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) are now being accepted. All applications for PRMRP funding must specifically address at least one of the Topic Areas as directed by Congress - including Sleep Disorders - and must be directly relevant to the healthcare needs of military Service members, Veterans, and/or beneficiaries.
Making sleep medicine a perfect match
The AASM encourages each of the sleep medicine fellowship training programs to participate in the annual Specialties Matching Service Fellowship Match, which is organized by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), and the AASM recently launched the Choose Sleep website to help educate residents and medical students about the rewarding potential of a career in sleep medicine.
Study suggests that hypoxia may link sleep apnea to auditory dysfunction
Hypoxia brought on by obstructive sleep apnea could represent a risk to the auditory pathway, suggests a study in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Study links sleep apnea to increased risk of hearing impairment
A study in the May issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows a strong and independent association between obstructive sleep apnea and hearing impairment.