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Category: Academies & Associations
Academies & Associations
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Academies & Associations
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BRPT Accepting Applications for New DEI Educational Grant
The grant will provide financial assistance to a current sleep tech who is eligible to take the RPSGT exam or a CCSH exam candidate.
Academies & Associations
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AASM to Certify Autoscoring Software for Sleep Stage Accuracy
A pilot certification program by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine could build confidence in sleep study autoscoring software and lower interrater variability. It could also impact sleep tech jobs.
Torch Dental and AADSM Team Up to Help Practices Streamline Operations and Treat Sleep Apnea
The AADSM has entered an exclusive relationship with Torch Dental, allowing AADSM members access to additional cost savings and benefits.
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Poor Sleep Health Linked to Probable Depressive Disorder
The National Sleep Foundation highlighted additional findings from its 2023 Sleep in America Poll that links sleep health with probable depressive disorder.
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AASM Unveils 2023 Award Recipients
Five individuals have been selected as the 2023 American Academy of Sleep Medicine award recipients for their contributions to the field of sleep medicine.
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Sleep Research Society Announces 2023 Award Recipients
The Sleep Research Society has selected four sleep and circadian scientists as recipients of the 2023 Sleep Research Society awards, which recognize excellence in sleep and circadian research.
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Sleep Health Trailblazer Receives National Sleep Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2023 recipient was recognized for making a significant impact on sleep disorders research, sleep medicine, and public sleep health.
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Collaboration Aims to Advance Sleep Health in South Korea
The organizations aim to identify opportunities to advance sleep health in South Korea and beyond through increased awareness and education.
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AAO-HNS Recommends Nasal Valve Repair to Improve Obstruction Symptoms
Failure to perform nasal valve repair, when indicated, is a common cause of incomplete symptom resolution for patients with nasal obstruction and nasal valve dysfunction, according to the academy’s new position statement.
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New Initiative to Educate Sleep Disorder Community on Cardiovascular Risks
With support from Jazz Pharmaceuticals, the American Heart Association will develop education for patients and healthcare providers on the impact of sleep disorders on heart and brain health.
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Sleep in America Poll Reveals Link Between Sleep and Depression
The National Sleep Foundation released results from its annual Sleep in America Poll, highlighting a link between sleep and depression.
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AASM, CHEST Grant Winner to Research Sleep Apnea Phenotype in Latin American Women
Applications for the 2023 grant cycle are now open to AASM or CHEST members.
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BRPT Announces Educational Grants to Support CCSH Certification
Applications for the grants—which cover up to $250 in conference registration fees or the cost to complete an online module—are due March 31.
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Sleep Experts Remain Firm in Their Support to End Daylight Saving Time
While most of the US will begin daylight saving time on Sunday, March 12, sleep experts continue to advocate for an end to “springing forward.”
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AASM Starts Pilot Certification Program for Autoscoring Software
A company that achieves certification will be able to demonstrate to accredited sleep facilities that the accuracy of its autoscoring solution is comparable to manual scoring by trained professionals.
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AASM Updates Guideline for Managing REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
The new guideline provides updated treatment recommendations, including specific medications, for adults who act out their dreams while asleep.
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KemPharm, Hypersomnia Foundation Partner to Support Sleep Disorder Research & Advocacy
‘Support from sponsors like KemPharm are key to our efforts to advocate for and support those dealing with debilitating sleep disorders.’
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