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AASM Recognizes 2023 Trainee Investigator Award Recipients
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the recipient of the 2023 Trainee Investigator Award and the three individuals who received the honorable mention designation.
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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.
Sleep Societies Announce 2023 DEI Leadership Award Recipient
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies announced the recipient of this year’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award.
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Adolescents’ Sleep Duration Influences Exposure to R-rated Content
The results show that sleep duration may be a modifiable factor for prevention and intervention efforts, especially in adolescents at higher risk for excessive mature-rated media usage.
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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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Environmental Worries Costing One-Third of Adults Their Sleep, AASM Study Finds
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey identified which generations were most likely to miss out on sleep due to concerns about the environment.
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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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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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American Academy of Sleep Medicine Membership Enrollment is Now Open
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently announced that membership renewals and new memberships for the 2023 year are open.
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How to Increase Access to Insomnia Therapies with the AASM’s Jennifer L. Martin
Jennifer L. Martin, PhD, speaks about the challenges faced by people with insomnia disorder in accessing CBT-I and pharmaceuticals, as well as posits solutions.
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‘Seek Medical Advice Before Giving Melatonin to Children,’ Says AASM
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently released a health advisory with tips on how to handle melatonin use in children.
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Avadel, AASM Foundation Collaborate on 2022 Young Investigators Research Forum
The Young Investigators Research Forum is an annual training program that was first launched in 2009 for sleep researchers.
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AASM Launches “Sleep Is Good Medicine” Campaign
“Sleep Is Good Medicine” is a national campaign to increase public education about the importance of sleep and its connection to health.
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Sleep Societies Announce 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award Recipients
Kannan Ramar, MBBS, MD, says, “Their groundbreaking research is helping to identify and address the multiple risk factors impacting the sleep health of marginalized communities.”
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AASM to Legislators: No to Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill
AASM member Beth Malow testified at a House subcommittee hearing about why standard time is better for our health and well-being.
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