Patient Information Archives - American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Association for Sleep Clinicians and Researchers

AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline for treatment of central disorders of hypersomnolence

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open for 4 weeks beginning Monday, June 22, and ending [...]

2020-07-02T12:32:24-05:00June 22nd, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured, Patient Information|

AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline for behavioral treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on drafts of a clinical practice guideline on the Behavioral and Psychological Treatments for Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open for 4 weeks [...]

2020-06-08T08:25:32-05:00May 15th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Patient Information|

AASM advocates for CMS waiver for in-person PAP follow-up

Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine submitted a request to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging CMS to issue a Section 1135 waiver of the positive airway pressure (PAP) requirements for in-person clinical re-evaluation. A waiver is necessary to help reduce [...]

2020-04-03T02:27:57-05:00March 17th, 2020|Advocacy, Featured, Patient Information|

Coronavirus FAQs: CPAP tips for sleep apnea patients

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is gathering resources for patients and the public about sleep, obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The AASM encourages you to follow the CDC tips on how to prevent getting sick. You also [...]

2020-04-30T12:23:00-05:00March 17th, 2020|Patient Information|

FDA questions safety of CPAP cleaning devices using ozone or ultraviolet light

Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a safety communication and consumer update to inform patients and health care providers about concerns related to CPAP cleaning devices that use ozone or ultraviolet light. CPAP is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. The [...]

2020-02-28T01:01:09-06:00February 28th, 2020|Featured, Industry, Patient Information|

AAHS requests proposals for sleep education presentations

Are you an expert in a sleep subject? Have you had an experience that you could share that would benefit your peers and help advance sleep advocacy? The American Alliance for Healthy Sleep (AAHS) is soliciting session proposals for two, half-hour educational sessions to [...]

2019-08-15T16:44:10-05:00August 15th, 2019|Advocacy, Patient Information|

AAHS launches access to care awareness campaign and survey

As part of the new “Access to Information…Access to Care” awareness campaign, the American Alliance for Healthy Sleep invites you to complete the Access to Care survey. The campaign and survey seek to raise awareness of sleep disorders, highlight the importance of being informed about sleep [...]

2018-09-15T02:20:35-05:00September 15th, 2018|Patient Information|

AASM is proud to sponsor the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is sponsoring the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo, the nation’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). An AASM exhibit at the event will be staffed by sleep physicians Dr. Aleksandra Kwasnik and [...]

2018-04-04T13:41:13-05:00March 30th, 2018|Patient Information|

Online event will engage general public in sleep deprivation learning experience

The University of Michigan is hosting the return of its popular “Teach-Out,” Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies, beginning Monday, March 12. Participants can join the more than 16,000 who have contributed to the conversation, and the return of this highly successful, free online [...]

2018-03-05T15:11:51-06:00March 5th, 2018|Patient Information|

“Sleep Works for You” Twitter chat is Monday, March 12

On Monday, March 12, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) will be participating in the “Sleep Works for You” Twitter chat, which will emphasize the importance of healthy sleep for work productivity and workplace safety. Organized [...]

2018-03-03T05:51:28-06:00March 3rd, 2018|Patient Information|