Abiding by core values to guide key decisions

2021-03-24T18:28:53-05:00February 19th, 2021|Featured, Thought Leaders|

Core values serve as guardrails to help us make important decisions. In January 2020, the AASM introduced the six core values adopted by the board of directors as part of our new strategic plan: adaptable, diverse and inclusive, evidence-based, innovative, patient-centered, and visionary. These [...]

Ocushield

2021-09-01T09:02:21-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary Ocushield is a screen protector that claims to block up to 90% of blue 380-420 nm light and up to 35% of blue 420-500 nm. Work for a variety of smartphone and computer device. The optometrist developer registered the technology as a Blue [...]

Calm

2023-11-03T20:55:18-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary Calm is a multi-faceted app launched in 2012 that uses the principles of mindfulness meditation, education, guided imagery and story-telling to promote well being, stress and anxiety reduction, productivity and sleep quality. Marketed to individuals, families, and organizations, there are free and premium [...]

Dodow

2021-09-01T09:03:22-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary A small flat round disk placed on the bedside, Dodow projects a soft blue cylindrical halo light on the ceiling. The user slows breathing (from 12 to 6/min) in time with the light fluctuation. The duration is pre-programmed by the user. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements [...]

Sleepa

2021-09-01T09:07:16-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary Sleepa includes a collection of sounds that can be mixed into relaxing ambiences. You can choose from different types of rain, nature sounds, city sounds, white noise or instruments and save your favorite sound mixes. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements Sleepa claims to use relaxing sounds [...]

ReTimer

2021-09-01T09:07:31-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary These standalone glasses can be used for jet lag or to entrain your circadian rhythm, or possibly for seasonal affective disorder. One-size fits most. There are no clear clinical device recommendations such as individual or disorder based dosing, duration, or time of day. [...]

Ayo Glasses

2021-09-01T09:10:13-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary These are connected glasses that provide blue-spectrum light. There are two versions - one functions independently, the other uses a connected app. The glasses allow a user to set an on/off time to prevent misalignment of circadian rhythms. They also have an "energy" [...]

Drive Awake

2021-09-01T09:12:43-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary Specifics about the eye tracking validation of the Drive Awake app are unclear. The driver's phone must be mounted on the dash for the phone camera selfie. An annoying alarm sounds when eyes close. Reviewers report the screen time may turn off and [...]

Moshi Twilight

2021-09-01T09:16:59-05:00February 16th, 2021|Sleep Technology Assessment|

Summary This app allows you to choose from a variety of sounds, songs, stories and meditations to incorporate into bed routines to help children fall to sleep. Claimed Capabilities/Measurements The Moshi Twilight app claims to use relaxing sounds, songs, stories and medication to improve [...]

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