Montage Articles
By Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence Guideline Task Force Reflecting advancements in treatment options, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently published an updated clinical practice guideline on the treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence. The guideline includes [...]
By Ambrose Chiang, MD, FAASM; Jennifer Miller; PhD, APRN-NP; Sumit Bhargava, MD; Sharon Schutte-Rodin, MD, FAASM; Maryann Deak, MD, FAASM; on behalf of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Emerging Technology Committee The members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Emerging Technology [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we evaluate new technologies to treat obstructive sleep apnea and offer a handy side-by-side comparison. We also look at the Philips CPAP recall and the Academy’s efforts to support [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we highlight the AASM’s new clinical data registry, Sleep CDR. We also discuss the AASM-led response to a government report on the effectiveness of CPAP therapy and review the [...]
By Jennifer Gibson, AASM Communications Manager A government-sponsored draft report on the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy sent shockwaves through the sleep medicine community and prompted the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) to organize a multi-society response in defense of [...]
By Jack Edinger, PhD, Chair, Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Insomnia Guideline Task Force Chronic insomnia disorder is a widespread and debilitating condition that affects quality of life, daytime functioning, mental and physical health, and health care utilization for millions worldwide. The International Classification [...]
By Diedra Gray, AASM Director of Health Policy The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has partnered with ArborMetrix to develop and launch the AASM Sleep Clinical Data Registry (Sleep CDR) forto the field of sleep medicine. The entire AASM quality measures portfolio is [...]
Welcome to the latest edition of the AASM member magazine, Montage. In this issue, we share how we can learn and grow from challenges like those of the past year when we embrace a growth mindset. We also preview Virtual SLEEP 2021, coming [...]
Christina Darby, MD, FAASM, is medical director of the sleep medicine clinic at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. She recently received the Alaska Federation of Natives President’s Award for Health. Montage spoke with her about her commitment to improving the health of [...]
In the yearlong battle against COVID-19, we’ve had to make many sacrifices. Everyone’s personal and professional lives have been impacted by the pandemic. We’ve experienced tragic loss and witnessed incredible perseverance, and while the promise of effective vaccines brings hope for a return to [...]