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Updates about new public awareness campaigns and sleep disorders information
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine have partnered for the 13th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on Monday, June 22. The initiative aims to bring awareness to chronic insomnia and its treatments. Insomnia is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]