Montage Articles
“The AASM Foundation is one of our most important tools for nurturing the next generation of sleep and circadian researchers. Early support is crucial for the early success and long-term trajectories of our junior colleagues.” Daniel J. Buysse, MD Professor of Sleep [...]
Most successful endeavors start with thoughtful planning. In this issue of Montage, we look at the planning process from a few unique perspectives. We report on the first AASM-accredited sleep center on Native American land, we learn about how one sleep technician’s own sleep [...]
Recognized as one of the most notable AASM membership benefits, the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM) is the official, peer-reviewed journal of the AASM. This monthly, online publication features original scientific investigations, reviews, case reports and commentaries applicable to the clinical [...]
Most successful endeavors, including those in the medical field, start with thoughtful planning. In this issue of Montage, we look at the planning process from a few unique perspectives. We report on the first AASM-accredited sleep center on Native American land, where [...]
The AASM board of directors established the Payer Policy Review Committee (PPRC) in 2015 to develop and maintain resources, based on AASM guidelines, for payers to use when establishing sleep-specific policies. Consistent with the committee mandate, the PPRC has [...]
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! JOURNAL WATCH Use of [...]
AASM member Brenda Moore, RPSGT, a sleep technologist at the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus Sleep Disorders Center in Kansas City, Missouri, describes her dreamlike journey into the sleep field. I struggled during my childhood with an endless need [...]
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 to care in the field [...]
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 come to make caves a [...]
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 cancer-related fatigue and sleep, Dr. [...]