SLEEP Meeting 2023: Proposals Now Accepted
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies is now accepting abstract and session proposals for the annual SLEEP meeting, which will be held in Indianapolis in 2023. Submissions are due by Dec. 21.
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BRPT to Create Advanced Sleep Titration Certificate. But First, It Needs Volunteers.
Based on surveys and feedback that the BRPT has received from its credential holders, the board agrees there is an important need for a specialty exam for advanced sleep titration.
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When Should Surgery Be Discussed with Sleep Apnea Patients? AASM Weighs In
An update to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline acknowledges the expanding evidence for surgical interventions for sleep apnea. But some physicians think the guideline doesn’t go far enough.
Mitchell Levine Named AADSM President
Mitchell Levine says the AADSM will continue to evolve in the rapidly changing field of dental sleep medicine.
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Medtrade to Consolidate to One Show in 2023
Time and place of the consolidated show are still being finalized, but officials are expected to reveal more specifics at Medtrade East 2022.
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Cardio-Sleep Physician Is New Board Chair at Association of Black Cardiologists
Barbara Hutchinson, MD, PhD, FACC, of Chesapeake Cardiac Care, is board certified in both cardiovascular disease and sleep medicine.
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American College of Lifestyle Medicine Supports Permanent Standard Time
The ACLM on Monday released a statement in support of the elimination of biannual time changes in favor of permanent Standard Time.
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Sleep Health During COVID-19: National Sleep Foundation Analysis
The sleep health analysis gives a broad picture of the nation’s sleep health across two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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National Sleep Foundation Reveals 2022 Sleep in America Poll Results
The 2022 Sleep in America Poll documents opportunities to improve daily activities linked with a range of positive sleep and health outcomes.
Read MoreHypersomnia Foundation Names First Full-Time CEO
The Hypersomnia Foundation’s new CEO says he is looking forward to expanding the organization’s education, advocacy, and research efforts.
Read MoreCranio Journal Editor Steps Down, Names Dental Sleep Medicine Practitioner As Replacement
The CRANIO Journal was founded in 1982 by Riley Lunn, DDS, who has also served as editor-in-chief from its founding.
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AASM Introduces New Sleep Scoring Course
Participants will undergo lessons composed of videos and interactive activities to boost their skills in areas including, waveform recognition, staging, and event scoring.
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New Sleep Medicine Accreditation Program Released By AASM
The AASM has launched a new accreditation program for medical practices outside the field of sleep medicine that manage patients who have a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Currently, eligibility for the new program is limited to cardiology practices.
Read MoreRegistered Polysomnographic Technologists Board Announces New President
Andrea Ramberg, RPSGT, CCSH will begin her two-year term as president of the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
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‘Foundations of Sleep Health’ Textbook Published
The National Sleep Foundation has published Foundations of Sleep Health, its first sleep health textbook.
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Kokoon Nightbuds Win NSF SleepTech Award
Kokoon’s Nightbuds use a PPG sensor to collect heart rate variability and motion data within a companion app.
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Assessing Daytime Sleepiness: AASM Updates Protocols for MSLT & MWT
Standardization of multiple sleep latency tests and maintenance of wakefulness tests will increase the value of results.
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Sleep Medicine Professionals Recommend Elimination of Daylight Saving Time
If the AASM had its way, this would be the last time change in the United States, and the switch to standard time would be permanent.
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