The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the members who were elected to positions of leadership during the 2024 AASM leadership election, including Anita Shelgikar, MD, MHPE, FAASM, who was elected as the 2024 – 2025 president-elect, and Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, who was elected as secretary/treasurer. Anuja Bandyopadhyay, MD, FAASM, was elected to serve as a director, and two directors were elected for reappointment for another term: Alexandre Abreu, MD, FAASM, and Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, MSc, FAASM. Fauziya Hassan, MD, MS, was elected as an at-large member of the Nominat ..read more

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On April 29, Philips announced its first quarter results and announced it has reached an agreement to resolve the personal injury litigation and the medical monitoring class action in the U.S. According to a progress update report from the company, the settlement addresses approximately 58 thousand individuals who filed a claim or who entered the census registry. Regardless of whether eligible individuals have filed a case, joined the census registry or done nothing at all, they will have six months from the date of the settlement to sign up for the settlement. Philips Respironics has agreed t ..read more

As a result of advocacy by the AASM, a sleep technologist licensure bill (HB 334) unanimously passed both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee on April 22. The law makes the AASM’s Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) an accepted educational pathway for licensed sleep technologists in Tennessee beginning July 1, 2024. Across the U.S., health care workforce shortages are negatively impacting patients and providers alike, through increased stress and decreased access and quality of care. Sleep medicine has not been excluded from ..read more

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates top reviewer Kathryn Lee, PhD, RN, FAAN, CBSM and the other reviewers who made the greatest contributions in 2023 to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, which is the official peer-reviewed publication of the AASM. The top reviewers were identified by Editor-in-Chief Nancy Collop, MD, based on the number of reviews they performed, the percentage of requests they accepted, and their timeliness. Top JCSM Reviewers of 2023 Kathryn A. Lee, PhD, RN, FAAN, CBSM Lynn Marie Trotti, MD MSc Douglas E. Moul, MD, MPH Sasikanth Gorantla, MD, MS ..read more

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Summary The Fisher Wallace Stimulator, a cranial electrical stimulator (CES) headband, has been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. It was previously known as the LISS Cranial Stimulator which was FDA cleared in 1990 to treat insomnia and/or anxiety, and the company is rebranding to support a newer model called “OAK”. However the device currently has an FDA recall, reportedly due to not submitting required Medical Device Reporting within 30 days that serious adverse events (SAE) had occurred with battery heating problems. It reportedly increases total sleep time for most users. Wo ..read more

Summary There are both adult (Restore 1 and 2) and pediatric (Rest Go, Rest 2nd gen, Rest + 2nd gen) Hatch products. All are (sound, light, and alarm) nearables with apps. Hatch Restore 1 offers music, sounds, stories, mind/body exercises, bedside lighting, and light alarms that can be customized. Restore 2 offers these, more personalized tools, a soft light diffused through linen (versus the Restore 1 opal dome light), and more speaker, sound, light, and alarm customizable options. Rest Go has 10 sounds and is a portable clip-on (such as for a crib or stroller) with app. Rest 2nd gen is a bed ..read more

Summary URGOnight consists of a wearable EEG headband connected to an app via Bluetooth. URGOnight has two dry measuring electrodes over the sensorimotor cortex in positions C3 and C4, with reference and ground positioned on the left and right mastoids. The headband EEG data transfer to the app in real-time to allow the user to perform independent neurofeedback training. In addition to the neurofeedback program, the app provides daily sleep quality and sleep hygiene advice, questionnaires, and a sleep diary. The app also allows users to track progress, set personal goals, and set device use re ..read more

Summary Modius Sleep is a prescription headset for adult insomnia treatment. It resembles a headband across the top of the head, with wires which are applied over the mastoid bone bilaterally. Users are recommended to sit in a chair at approximately 8-9pm (bedtime 1-5 hours later), apply the headset, and try to relax. The person reportedly may feel a swaying or rocking motion like being on a boat or after a glass of wine, or may feel a light tingling/prickling sensation behind the ears. Users may wear it for 30 to 60 minutes, for 5-7 nights per week, beginning at setting 1 for the first 5 days ..read more