The AASM signed on to an American Medical Association letter urging Congress to reform the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), emphasizing the growing unsustainability of the current Medicare physician payment system and the necessity for policy changes to tackle possible adverse effects impacting patient accessibility and standards of care.  The letter was drafted [...] The post AASM signs on to AMA letter for MACRA reform appeared first on American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Association for Sleep Clinicians and Researchers ..read more

Come see us at the National Medical Association’s (NMA) annual convention and scientific assembly. We will have two tables on the 3rd Floor of the New York Hilton Midtown. The AASM Foundation will be promoting our programs and meeting with attendees at Table 19. The AASM is exhibiting at Table 20 on behalf of the Count [...] The post AASM to attend upcoming NMA meeting appeared first on American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Association for Sleep Clinicians and Researchers ..read more

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Season 6 | Episode 14 DRS. SHALINI PARUTHI AND SACHIN SHAH, GUESTS As technology continues to permeate every aspect of our lives, the subset of sleep-related technology continues to expand. The AASM Emerging Technology committee continues to assess both clinical and consumer sleep technology. We have previously discussed consumer and clinical sleep technology that largely centered around snoring and OSA. In this episode, we talk with committee members Drs. Shalini Paruthi and Sachin Shah about the latest sleep technology for insomnia. Shalini Paruthi, MD, is adjunct professor at Saint Lou ..read more

Summary The NTX100 Nidra (bilateral leg) device is a novel technology which uses high-frequency, low-level electrical stimulation to provide tonic motor activation (TOMAC) of the leg peroneal nerve(s). The leg bands (worn below the knees over the fibular heads all night) allow for self-delivery of two 30-minute sessions on a single charge, with the first session before or at bedtime. Industry supported publications and clinical trials have shown this device to demonstrate a reduction in moderate-to-severe drug-refractory restless legs syndrome (RLS) over time (4-32 weeks). Endpoints included s ..read more

Sleep is a vital component of our health and well-being, yet many bed partners find themselves struggling to get a good night’s rest due to incompatible sleep habits. A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 29% of Americans have opted to sleep in another bed in the same bedroom or in another space in the home to accommodate a bed partner. In 2023, respondents admitted to sleeping in another room on occasion (20%) or consistently (15%) to accommodate a bed partner. “The concept of ‘sleep divorce’ simply means sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms and is an option ..read more

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Summary The Hapbee products emit ultra-low radio frequency energy (ulRFE) to reproduce low-power electromagnetic signals the company refers to as “biostreams.” These biostreams were developed from previously recorded magnetic signals using a SQUID magnometer, and claim to replicate the effects melatonin, caffeine, nicotine, CBD, THC, alcohol, adenosine and theobromide without ingestion of the compounds. The user selects which blend to biostream, and either the Hapbee Smart Sleep Pad (under pillow) or the Hapbee Smart Wearable (necklace wearable) emits low-energy frequencies which mimic the com ..read more

Members Only Resource This content is provided exclusively to our members. Log in or Join Today to access this and the other great membership benefits of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. If you're already logged in and still cannot access this content you may need to renew your membership to gain access. The post Sleep Medicine Weekly Insider – July 6, 2024 appeared first on American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Association for Sleep Clinicians and Researchers ..read more