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Release Date	Press Release Title
5/16/2013	Latest sleep research to be presented June 2 – 5 at annual meeting in Baltimore
5/15/2013	More sleep may decrease the risk of suicide in people with insomnia
5/7/2013	Study shows that bedtime regularity predicts CPAP compliance
5/7/2013	Study links diet with daytime sleepiness and alertness in healthy adults
5/1/2013	Sleep duration associated with higher colorectal cancer risk
4/17/2013	Study shows severity of sleep apnea is influenced by race
3/29/2013	Children with sleep apnea have higher risk of behavioral, adaptive and learning problems
3/14/2013	Bladder condition may worsen insomnia symptoms in older adults
3/7/2013	Minimize the effect of daylight saving time by adjusting your sleep schedule
2/28/2013	Adult sleepwalking is serious condition that impacts health-related quality of life
2/26/2013	Research notes: 5 surprising facts about exercise and sleep
2/26/2013	A little bit of exercise can go a long way to improve sleep and wellness
2/14/2013	Study of insomnia finds a new predictor for suicidal thoughts
1/31/2013	Active duty military personnel prone to sleep disorders and short sleep duration
1/27/2013	AASM response to closing of Sleep HealthCenters facilities in New England and Arizona
1/10/2013	AASM statement on new FDA safety announcement for sleeping pills
1/3/2013	AASM statement: CDC data on drowsy driving highlights need to treat sleep illness
1/2/2013	Treating sleep-disordered breathing in pregnancy may improve fetal health
12/28/2012	Top three reasons to make better sleep a priority in the New Year
12/19/2012	Demand for treatment of sleep illness is up as drowsy Americans seek help for potentially dangerous conditions
12/17/2012	Study is first to find significant link between sleepiness and vitamin D
12/1/2012	Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity
11/1/2012	Time change is opportunity to reset body clock, get more sleep
10/31/2012	Sleep duration affects hunger differently in men and women
10/16/2012	Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea improves blood pressure in men
10/1/2012	Lack of sleep leads to insulin resistance in teens
7/19/2012	American Academy of Sleep Medicine Statement on the Use of Provigil
7/12/2012	Drowsy driving education offered online for commercial drivers
6/30/2012	Sleep deprivation effect on the immune system mirrors physical stress
6/28/2012	SAFE-D Teaching Sleep, Alertness and Fatigue Education to Drivers
6/13/2012	Pivotal evidence shows potential for new class of sleep medicines
6/13/2012	Obesity, depression found to be root causes of daytime sleepiness
6/13/2012	Studies show sleep times influenced by race, ethnicity and country of origin
6/13/2012	Men using CPAP see improvement in sexual function, satisfaction
6/13/2012	OSA linked to increased risk for carbohydrate craving among diabetics
6/13/2012	Research shows how exposure to violence impacts children's sleep
6/12/2012	PAP therapy improves depressive symptoms in patients with OSA
6/12/2012	Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) persisting into teens can impact life skills
6/12/2012	Studies show connection between sleepiness and careers of pro athletes
6/11/2012	Some adults with sleep disturbances are actually afraid of the dark, study says
6/11/2012	Under 6 hours of sleep tops risks for stroke in a low-risk population
6/10/2012	Sleep deprivation may lead to higher anxiety levels, fMRI scans show
6/10/2012	MRI scans show how sleep loss affects the ability to choose proper foods
6/10/2012	Brain scans show specific neuronal response to junk food when sleep-restricted
5/31/2012	New white paper concludes that sufficient sleep should be a national health priority
5/10/2012	Latest sleep research presented in Boston, June 11 – 13, at annual meeting
5/1/2012	Excessive sleepiness may be cause of learning, attention and school problems
5/1/2012	Longer sleep times may counteract genetic factors related to weight gain
3/30/2012	CDC study forges link between depression and sleep apnea
3/1/2012	Defying expectations: Americans report sleep improving as they age
1/12/2012	AASM in D.C. this week to promote importance of sleep, public safety
1/1/2012	Poor sleep linked to increased health, behavior problems in young diabetics
11/1/2011	How lonely you are may impact how well you sleep, research shows
11/1/2011	Poor sleep quality in first, third trimesters linked to preterm births
9/30/2011	Early to bed and early to rise – study suggests it’s keeping kids leaner
9/28/2011	Sleep association launches website offering free resources to educators
9/1/2011	Insomnia costing U.S. workforce $63.2 billion a year in lost productivity, study shows
9/1/2011	Aging eyes linked to sleepless nights, new study shows
7/14/2011	AASM Names Emory Sleep Specialist Nancy Collop, MD, President
7/1/2011	Extended sleep improves the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players
6/9/2011	Bad sleep habits are associated with lower grades from high school through college
6/9/2011	The good life: Good sleepers have better quality of life and less depression
6/9/2011	Blame game: Sleepier college students are more likely to blame others and plan revenge
6/9/2011	Weekend sleep fails to improve performance, but women handle workweek sleep loss better
6/9/2011	Shorter sleep durations may increase genetic risks for obesity
6/9/2011	Sleep loss in early childhood may contribute to the development of ADHD symptoms
6/9/2011	White adolescent girls may be losing sleep from the pressure to be thin
6/9/2011	Sleep apnea may increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes
6/8/2011	College students sleep longer but drink more and get lower grades when classes start later
6/7/2011	Daytime sleepiness is associated with an increased craving for carbs among teens
6/7/2011	Sleep can boost classroom performance of college students
6/7/2011	Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia can reduce suicidal ideation
6/6/2011	Sleep problems may be a link between perceived racism and poor health
6/6/2011	Cooling the brain during sleep may be an easy, natural and effective treatment for insomnia
6/2/2011	Simple analysis of breathing sounds while awake can detect obstructive sleep apnea
6/2/2011	Sleep type predicts day and night batting averages of Major League Baseball players
6/2/2011	Study finds that wives’ sleep problems have negative impact on marital interactions
6/2/2011	Sleepiness may impair the brain’s inhibitory control when viewing high-calorie foods
6/2/2011	Screening high-risk employees for sleep apnea could save a corporation millions of dollars
4/27/2011	Study is the first to link sleep duration to infant growth spurts
4/27/2011	Adverse changes in sleep duration associated with lower cognitive scores in middle-aged adults
4/12/2011	Crash rates may be higher for teen drivers who start school earlier
3/29/2011	Risk of Death is High in Older Adults with Sleep Apnea and Daytime Sleepiness
3/24/2011	Internet Program Reduces Infant and Toddler Sleep Problems, Helps Moms Sleep
2/28/2011	Moderate Sleep Loss Impairs Vigilance and Sustained Attention in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
2/14/2011	Poor Sleep Quality is Associated with Greater Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
12/21/2010	Study shows that CPAP therapy reduces fatigue, increases energy in patients with sleep apnea
11/26/2010	Study suggests that military deployment affects sleep patterns
11/23/2010	Loud snoring and insomnia symptoms predict the development of the metabolic syndrome
11/3/2010	Fall Back Into Standard Time with an Extra Hour of Sleep
10/27/2010	Extraverts are more vulnerable to effects of sleep deprivation after social interaction
10/8/2010	Study Finds a High Rate of RLS in Adults with Fibromyalgia
9/27/2010	Study Links Short and Long Sleep Durations in Early Pregnancy with Elevated Blood Pressure in the Third Trimester
9/21/2010	American Sleep Medicine Foundation Sponsors Second Annual High School Essay Contest
8/30/2010	Study Links Shorter Sleep Durations with Greater Risks of Mental Distress in Young Adults
8/26/2010	Study Finds an Increased Risk of Death in Men with Insomnia and a Short Sleep Duration
8/23/2010	Less is More: Study Shows that Teens Who Sleep Less Eat More Fatty Foods and Snacks
8/11/2010	It’s all about Technique: Fixing Technical Problems for a Good Night’s Sleep as Kids Start a New School Year
7/29/2010	Study Suggests that Short and Long Sleep Durations are Independent Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
7/29/2010	A SIDS Surprise: Study Finds that Infant Boys are More Easily Aroused from Sleep than Girls
7/28/2010	Catching Up is Hard to Do: Negative Effects of Sleep Restriction May Linger after One Night of Recovery Sleep
6/22/2010	Sleep 2010: American Academy of Sleep Medicine Award Recipients
6/7/2010	SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Monday, June 7
6/7/2010	SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Tuesday, June 8
6/7/2010	SLEEP 2010 Abstract Presentations for Wednesday, June 9
5/1/2010	Sleeping Well at 100: Studying the Secrets to Healthy Longevity
4/15/2010	The Association Between Sleep Disturbances and Reduced Quality of Life Varies by Race
4/15/2010	Playing a Video Game Before Bedtime Has Only a Mild Effect on Adolescent Sleep
4/1/2010	Study Suggests that Maintaining Regular Daily Routines Is Associated with Better Sleep Quality in Older Adults
4/1/2010	Perception of Poor Sleep May Predict Postpartum Mood Disturbances in Healthy New Mothers
3/1/2010	Frequent Napping is Associated with Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults
3/1/2010	Extremes in Sleep Duration are Related to Increases in Abdominal Fat in Minority Young Adults
2/15/2010	Sleep Problems and Sleepiness Increase the Risk of Motor Vehicle Accidents in Adolescents
2/15/2010	Severe Sleep Apnea Decreases Frequency of Nightmare Recall
2/1/2010	Study Finds Reduced Brain Gray Matter Concentration in Patients with Severe OSA
2/1/2010	Study Suggests that Healthy Adults May Need Less Sleep as They Age
1/1/2010	Earlier Bedtimes May Help Protect Adolescents Against Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
1/1/2010	Study Links Restless Leg Syndrome with Erectile Dysfunction in Older Men
12/15/2009	Insomnia Symptoms Linked with Medical Complaints in Young Children
12/15/2009	Obesity Increases the Risk for OSA in Adolescents, But Not in Younger Children
12/1/2009	Sleep Changes Predict the Onset of Physical Changes Associated with Puberty
12/1/2009	Adults Have Dreamlike Thoughts during Sleepwalking and Sleep Terrors Episodes
12/1/2009	Study Shows Dream-Enacting Behavior is Common in Healthy Young Adults
11/1/2009	Sleep Disturbances Improve After Retirement
11/1/2009	Study Shows that Sleep Deprivation Can Negatively Affect Information Processing
10/15/2009	Improved Diet and Exercise Alone are Unlikely to Cure OSA in Obese Patients
10/2/2009	AASM Sponsors Contest for High School Students
10/1/2009	Elderly Women Sleep Better than They Think
10/1/2009	Alcoholism’s Effect on Sleep Persists During Long Periods of Sobriety
9/1/2009	Workplace Bullying is Associated with Sleep Disturbances
9/1/2009	Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer is Associated with Disruption of Sleep-Wake Rhythm in Women
8/15/2009	Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Prevalent in Adults with Down Syndrome
8/15/2009	CBT for Insomnia Improves Sleep and Pain in People with Osteoarthritis
8/10/2009	Sleep for Success this School Year
8/1/2009	Subjective Symptoms of Sleep Quality and Daytime Sleepiness Are Associated with Declining Quality of Life
8/1/2009	Poor Sleep in Children May Have Prenatal Origins
8/1/2009	Study Finds Increased “Sibling Risk” of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children
7/1/2009	Sleep Duration is Associated with Variations In Levels of Inflammatory Markers in Women
7/1/2009	Biomarker of Breathing Control Abnormality is Associated with Hypertension and Increased Risk of Stroke
7/1/2009	Poor Sleep is Independently Associated with Depression in Postpartum Women
6/24/2009	SLEEP 2009: AASM Award Recipients
6/12/2009	Common Complaints of Fatigue and Tiredness in People with OSA Substantially Improve with CPAP Treatment
6/12/2009	Obstructive Sleep Apnea Occurring during REM Sleep Is Significantly Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
6/2/2009	SLEEP 2009 Abstract Presentations: Highlights for Monday, June 8
6/2/2009	SLEEP 2009 Abstract Presentations: Highlights for Tuesday, June 9
6/2/2009	SLEEP 2009 Abstract Presentations: Highlights for Wednesday, June 10
6/2/2009	SLEEP 2009 Abstract Presentations: Highlights for Thursday, June 11
6/1/2009	Online CBT is Effective in Treating Chronic Insomnia
6/1/2009	Waist Size and Body Mass Index Are Important Risk Factors for Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
5/1/2009	Study Links ADHD With Sleep Problems in Adolescents
5/1/2009	Maternal Depression is Associated with Significant Sleep Disturbance in Infants
5/1/2009	Study Shows Institution of a Consistent Nightly Bedtime Routine Improves Sleep in Infants and Toddlers as well as Maternal Mood
4/15/2009	Trouble Sleeping Leads to Increased Ratings of Pain in Cancer Patients
4/15/2009	Melatonin is an Effective Treatment for Sleep Problems in Children with Autism
4/15/2009	Treating Sleep Disorders in People with Traumatic Brain Injury May not Eliminate Daytime Symptoms
4/15/2009	More than 6,500 Scientists and Doctors Will Discuss Sleep Science and the Health Risks of Sleep Disorders at SLEEP 2009 in Seattle this June
4/1/2009	Low-Income Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea are Less Likely to Begin Treatment with CPAP Therapy
4/1/2009	Study Finds that Babies Born to Women Who Suffer from Anxiety or Depression Are More Likely to Wake Up During the Night
4/1/2009	Study shows that Maternal Smoking May Alter the Arousal Process of Infants, Increasing Their Risk for SIDS
4/1/2009	Chronic Insomnia with Short Sleep Duration is a Significant Risk Factor for Hypertension
3/1/2009	Study Points to an Underlying Sleep Problem in Children with ADHD
3/1/2009	Childhood Sleep Problems that Persist Throughout Development May Affect Cognitive Abilities in Late Adolescence
3/1/2009	Study Shows that a School-Based Intervention Is a Promising Model for Improving Teen Sleep Habits
2/15/2009	Study Finds Behavioral Link between Insomnia and Tension-Type Headaches
2/15/2009	Study Finds that Using a Wakefulness Test to Detect Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Drivers May be Unreliable
2/1/2009	Study Links Pregnancy-Related Hormonal Changes to the Increased Risk of Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnant Women
2/1/2009	Study Finds that Daytime Impairments in Older Men with Obstructive Sleep Apnea are Related to Total Sleep Time
2/1/2009	Study Suggests that Inflammation may be the Link between Extreme Sleep Durations and Poor Health
2/1/2009	Study Finds Genetic Link between Sleep Disorders and Depression in Young Children
12/24/2008	Study Shows that the Societal, Economic Burden of Insomnia is High
12/24/2008	Study Shows that Arousal Frequency in Heart Failure Patients with Central Sleep Apnea is a Unique Sleep Problem
12/23/2008	AASM Press Release Archive: 2008
12/31/2007	AASM Press Release Archive: 2007
12/31/2006	AASM Press Release Archive: 2006

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