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DARIEN, IL — A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that sleepiness affects the daily activities of most adults, and people experience the impact of sleepiness in multiple areas of their lives. Results show that 72% of adults say [...]
DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline is the first from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to provide recommendations for the management of obstructive sleep apnea in medically hospitalized adults. Available online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical [...]
DARIEN, IL – A new clinical practice guideline developed by a task force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of central sleep apnea. Available online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, [...]
DARIEN, IL - Too tired to drive? What seems like a harmless yawn can quickly become a risk as dangerous as drunk driving. According to a 2025 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 41% of U.S. adults have felt so sleepy while [...]
DARIEN, IL – Eight finalists will compete in November for the first Sleep Medicine Disruptors Innovation Award from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The award competition is part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in person in Austin, Texas, and [...]
DARIEN, IL — Despite evidence that seasonal time changes lead to increased health and safety risks, Americans will once again partake in the biannual occurrence on Sunday, Nov. 2, “falling back” to standard time. The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time, along with its [...]
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive sleep apnea. Results show that the “Patient-reported [...]
DARIEN, IL - If your mind is racing when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals what’s currently weighing on Americans’ minds – job worries, finances, politics, and more – and [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accepting abstracts and innovation award entries as part of Sleep Medicine Disruptors 2025, which will be held in-person in Austin, Texas, and livestreamed Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15. This biennial event attracts clinicians, [...]
DARIEN, IL – As families prepare for another exciting school year, there's one simple ingredient that can set students up for success: sleep. Quality sleep is the foundation that helps students thrive academically, stay healthy, build strong friendships, and feel their best in [...]