APSS Names Inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award
The award presentation occurred Thursday, June 10, during the plenary session of Virtual SLEEP 2021.
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Journal Publishes Special Issue on Anesthesia & Sleep Medicine
"Among other things, these studies build the case for greater awareness of sleep issues among anesthesiologists and enhanced sleep training in anesthesia."
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Sleep Techs Can Now Prove Their Pediatric-Specific Expertise (Editor’s Message)
BRPT launches a specialty exam for pediatric sleep. It is taken from the test-taker's home and earns those who pass a digital badge.
Sleep Health Clamors for Its Rightful Place Within Public Health
With a new website and a leader well-versed in integrated communications, the NSF speaks to the public to help protect community health.
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Sleep Research Society Announces 2021 Award Recipients
The Sleep Research Society has selected four sleep and circadian scientists as recipients of the 2021 Sleep Research Society awards, which recognize excellence in sleep and circadian research.
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AASM: Ditch Daylight Saving Time Change for Better Sleep, Health, & Safety
According to the AASM, research supports public opposition to seasonal time changes, and sleep science suggests that permanent standard time is the best option.
Read MoreAvadel to Support AASM Foundation Scholarships & Training for Early Career Sleep Researchers
The 2021 Young Investigators Research Forum will provide scholarships and research training to 24 early career sleep medicine researchers.
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Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Reflects on a Year Plagued by Sleeplessness
Psychologists add perspective to 2020 and share tips for better sleep in 2021.
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‘Melatonin Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Nightly Sleep Trouble’
Some may be tempted to turn to supplements like melatonin for all sleep troubles, but the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises caution.
Read MoreFriend & Family Man
How Rafael Pelayo, MD, lives the legacy of the Father of Sleep Medicine and why the pediatric sleep specialist asks parents about their sleep.
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JCSM Collection Highlights 15 Years of Scientific Discovery
Drs Nancy Collop and Stuart Quan assessed the most-cited and viewed articles, which associate editors helped narrow to the final 15.
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National Sleep Foundation Recommends Better Sleep Health to Help Immune Function
“Many people are choosing to get one of the more important vaccinations they’ve been offered. Prioritizing good sleep can be part of the plan.”
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New Guideline Supports Behavioral, Psychological Treatments for Insomnia
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has published a new clinical practice guideline for chronic insomnia disorder in adults.
Read MoreSLEEP 2021 Is Going Virtual
“We were hoping to be together in person in Seattle, but for the health and safety of all attendees, presenters, and staff, we are going to host Virtual SLEEP 2021.”
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AASM Establishes Congressional Sleep Health Caucus
The caucus became official in October when the US House of Representatives Committee on House Administration updated its roster of congressional member organizations.
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AADSM: Dentists Can Order Home Sleep Tests
A new position statement supports qualified dentists’ ability to order or administer HSTs. Not everyone agrees.
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BRPT Names 2021 Board of Directors
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists named its president-elect, treasurer, secretary, and President’s Shining Star Award winner.
Read MoreSleep Physician Wins Alaska Federation of Natives Award
The health award, given this year during an online convention, is bestowed by Alaska Federation of Natives to an Alaska Native who has improved care, reports the Anchorage Daily News.
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