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Established in 1975 as the Association of Sleep Disorders Centers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is the only professional society that is dedicated exclusively to the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. As the leading voice in the field of sleep medicine, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in health care, education and research.
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sleep scoring time
Last Post: 5/9/2008 6:10:36 PM
Preview: I am trying to determine the average time it takes for a technologist to score a sleep study. ...
Is the ASSM an effective political advocate?
Last Post: 5/9/2008 1:49:04 PM
Preview: ..how effective is the AASM as a political advocate for our sleep community? ...
CPAP Shop on-site
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Preview: I am looking for any Sleep Labs that are hospitla based that have a CPAP supplies department or DME as part of their sleep lab. Are there any out there? ...
central sleep apnea and morphine pump
Last Post: 5/6/2008 10:47:47 PM
Preview: How does an implanted morphine pump (I think implanted in the abd and delivering morphine to the spinal area- sorry, not able to give a more medically precise descrip) compare with oral opioids in causing central sleep apnea? ...
MRSA
Last Post: 5/5/2008 1:43:38 PM
Preview: How are you dealing with patients with MRSA infections? ...
 
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As the leading voice in the field of sleep medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) equips the media with accurate and timely information about sleep and sleep disorders.

With a membership of more than 7,000 physicians, scientists and other health care professionals, the AASM can help reporters arrange interviews with leading experts in any region of the country.

The AASM also publishes the latest research in the field and helps organize the SLEEP Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Societies, the premier gathering in the field of sleep medicine and sleep research.

Select one of these links to explore the AASM’s online resources for members of the media:

PRESS RELEASES PRESS RELEASES
These press releases highlight the latest research findings, new developments in the field and important AASM announcements.
 
POSITION STATEMENTS POSITION STATEMENTS
These statements clarify the AASM’s position on important health-care topics related to sleep.
 
FACT SHEETS FACT SHEETS
These facts sheets provide accurate information and statistics about the AASM, sleep disorders and the field of sleep medicine.
 
MEDIA BRIEFINGS MEDIA BRIEFINGS
These monthly newsletters detail the latest sleep medicine research, trends and news ite