NSF Highlights Sleep’s Role in Mental Health at Congressional Briefing
The National Sleep Foundation hosted the first Congressional Briefing on sleep health and mental health as part of Sleep Awareness Week.
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National Sleep Foundation Announces 2023 SleepTech Award Winners
The National Sleep Foundation awarded its 2023 SleepTech Award to two companies for their innovative sleep technology products.
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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.
AAAHC Updates Ambulatory Surgery Considerations for Sleep Apnea and Obesity
The AAAHC released its newly enhanced Ambulatory Surgery Considerations for Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea toolkit.
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How Many Americans Support Ending Seasonal Time Changes?
As most of the US prepares to fall back to standard time on Sunday, Nov 3, AASM surveyed Americans to see how many support the elimination of seasonal times changes.
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Recession Fears and Job Insecurity Robbing US Adults of Sleep, AASM Finds
A recent AASM survey revealed a significant number of US adults have lost sleep over economic concerns.
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BRPT Announces Winner of Inaugural DEI Educational Grant
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists announced the winner of its inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educational Grant.
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AASM Urges Payer Reimbursement for Actigraphy
Many payers still list actigraphy as “experimental” or do not reimburse for the service, presenting a significant access-to-care barrier for patients who would benefit from this sleep assessment, says the AASM.
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Global Experts Urge Inclusion of Sleep Health in Public Health Agendas
A global call to action on behalf of the World Sleep Society is urging decision-makers to recognize sleep health as a foundation of human health.
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Is Marijuana Causing Us to Lose Sleep?
An AASM survey indicates that many Americans sacrifice sleep to indulge in late-night marijuana use.
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BRPT Seeks Volunteers for Education and Professional Review Committees
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is currently looking for volunteers to support the work of the Education Committee and the Professional Review Committee.
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NSF Endorses Weekend Catch-Up Sleep in New Guideline
The National Sleep Foundation issued a new guideline emphasizing the benefit of consistent sleep schedules, while also endorsing catch-up sleep on non-work days when needed.
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Survey Reveals Top Culprits Behind Children’s Sleep Disruptions
A new survey from AASM reveals that children are surrounded by disruptors impacting their ability to achieve sufficient, healthy sleep.
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BRPT Announces A-STEP/STAR Educational Grant Winner
The recipient’s goal is to eventually establish a traveling sleep study business to bridge the gap in healthcare services.
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Bedtime Routines Are Key to Back-to-School Success
A recent AASM survey reveals how many parents with children under 18 say their kids keep a consistent bedtime, an essential first step to getting restful and refreshing sleep.
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Congressional Briefing Explores Solutions for Sleep Health Disparities
The National Sleep Foundation hosted the first Congressional briefing on sleep health equity, convening expert panelists from across the country for a conversation on social determinants of sleep health, focusing on potential solutions.
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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.
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4 in 10 Admit to Trying TikTok Sleep Trends
From “mouth taping” to incorporating more plants in the bedroom, a variety of unproven strategies to promote sleep have been trending on social media.
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