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AASM invites public comment on the draft guideline, “Combination Treatment for Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults”

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is inviting public comment on a draft of a clinical practice guideline on Combination Treatment of Chronic Insomnia Disorder in Adults and accompanying systematic review. The public comment period is open for 4 weeks beginning Monday, [...]

2025-07-01T13:06:58-05:00June 30th, 2025|Clinical Resources, Featured, Patient Information|

CDC warns of overdose risk from counterfeit medications ordered online

A recent press release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to health care officials, clinicians, and the public about the rising risk of overdose among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies. The U.S. Department of [...]

2024-10-17T13:01:35-05:00October 17th, 2024|Clinical Resources, Patient Information|

Restless legs lead to restless nights: More than one in 10 Americans report having an RLS diagnosis

Sufficient sleep is crucial for overall health, safety and well-being, and it is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle, along with proper nutrition and regular exercise. However, individuals with restless legs syndrome may experience poor sleep, which can lead to adverse [...]

2024-09-09T11:52:23-05:00September 9th, 2024|Patient Information, Press Releases|

Survey shows 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia

DARIEN, IL – In a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12% of Americans said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. Thursday, June 20, is the 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held by the American Academy of Sleep [...]

2024-08-13T14:24:33-05:00June 14th, 2024|Patient Information, Press Releases|

New guideline supports behavioral, psychological treatments for insomnia

DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline establishing recommendations for the use of behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults. The guideline includes one strong recommendation — which is one that clinicians [...]

2020-12-16T11:14:33-06:00December 16th, 2020|Clinical Resources, Featured, Patient Information, Press Releases|

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 [...]

2021-01-05T14:53:02-06:00March 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 [...]

2024-07-29T15:54:34-05:00March 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. [...]

2024-07-29T15:34:28-05:00February 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|

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