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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. FDA expands approval for Wakix Harmony Biosciences announced that the FDA has approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM responds to CMS proposed rule The AASM submitted a comment letter to CMS in response to the 2021 [...]
Summary The SNOO is a bassinet for 0-6 month old infants that automatically responds to infant fussiness using movement and sound to calm the infant. If the baby's fussiness persists or increases, a notification to the parent can be provided via the app in [...]
Sales of digital health tracking devices are expected to total $10 billion this year, according to the Consumer Technology Association, with 64 million devices sold. These technologies track everything from steps to sleep, and sleep physicians can expect to see them more frequently in [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider keeps members informed about current AASM initiatives and the latest developments in the field of sleep medicine. AASM hosts SDB Collaboration Summit Earlier this month the AASM hosted 35 representatives from 14 societies for a one-day [...]
AASM submits Stark Law comments to CMS In response to a CMS request for input on how to address any undue burden of the Stark Law, the AASM submitted comments recommending exceptions for the provision of PAP therapy for OSA and for alternative payment [...]
Bylaws adopted by AASM members Revisions and amendments to the AASM bylaws have been adopted, with 96 percent of participating members submitting a vote of approval. The AASM thanks all voting members who participated in this important process. Learn more AASM PAC call for [...]
New actigraphy clinical practice guideline A new AASM clinical practice guideline establishes recommendations for the use of actigraphy in adult and pediatric patients with suspected or diagnosed sleep disorders or circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. Read guideline Arousal-based scoring position During polysomnography, arousal-based respiratory scoring [...]
Read the new President’s Report Download the new President’s Report from Dr. Ilene Rosen for updates from the most recent board meeting, including a summary of the board’s decisions and a report of the committees and task forces. Download report AASM leadership election results [...]
A new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that a high rate of unsafe infant sleep practices is reported by mothers in the U.S. For the report, “Vital Signs: Trends and Disparities in Infant Safe Sleep Practices — United [...]
This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety alert and re-issued a consumer update reminding parents and caregivers to avoid putting babies in sleep positioners. Also called “nests” or “anti-roll” products, these positioners can cause suffocation. In the last [...]
A new study is the first to demonstrate a higher risk of congenital anomalies and resuscitation at birth in newborns of mothers who have obstructive sleep apnea.
A new website recently launched by the Pediatric Sleep Council, babysleep.com, provides accurate, free and up-to-date information on sleep in young children for parents and caregivers.
A study published in the Nov. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP shows a significant risk for preterm birth in women reporting sleep disruptions during their first and third trimesters. The connection remained even after medical risk factors and income levels were taken into account.
The first super committee debt panel public hearing was held on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. During the hearing, Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf offered testimony about the potential consequences of the rising cost of health care and the aging baby boomer population. He warned that federal spending would surpass revenue collected if current policies remain in place. The Congressional Budget Office Director suggested changes in spending, tax policies or both would be required to put the federal budget on a sustainable path.
Studies in the April issue of the journal SLEEP received media attention recently. Time and Consumer Reports reported on a new Web-based program that can help parents get their infants and toddlers to sleep. WebMD covered a study about sleep-disordered breathing and daytime sleepiness. And the Wall Street Journal brought attention to short sleepers.
Free online tool provides parents with access to customized sleep tips and support. The Internet-based intervention is effective at reducing infant and toddler sleep disturbances, as well as providing positive, indirect benefits for maternal sleep, mood and confidence.
The study “Associations of early pregnancy sleep duration with trimester-specific blood pressures and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy,” which was published in the October issue of SLEEP, received wide coverage from media outlets such as CNN, HealthDay and UPI.
A study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found that getting too little or too much sleep in early pregnancy is associated with elevated blood pressure in the third trimester. The study suggests that improving prenatal sleep hygiene may provide important health benefits.
The surprising results suggest that the increased prevalence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) among boys is not explained by any gender differences in arousability.
Objective total sleep time is more strongly associated with self-reported relationship satisfaction than subjective sleep quality.
Nearly two dozen new medical schools are scheduled or plan to open soon across the U.S., the highest number in roughly 40 years.
Sleep may act as a moderator between risk factors for depression and the onset of depression in women vulnerable to sleep changes during the postpartum period.
Babies are more likely to have night wakings at both 6 months and 12 months of age if they are born to women who suffered from anxiety or depression prior to the pregnancy.
The study is the first to investigate the effects of maternal smoking on infant arousal processes using polysomnography to define the progression of responses.
Postpartum mothers of twins have significant sleep restriction and depressive symptoms.
Press releases distributed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in 2007
As Mother’s Day approaches, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds all mothers and all moms-to-be of the importance of a good night’s sleep to maintaining good health and optimum performance.
A study published in the December 1st issue of the journal SLEEP states that a behavioral-educational intervention may bring some much-needed relief to both mother and baby.
