Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine

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We are partnering with for Sleep Apnea Education Week. Join us as we seek to educate the public, healthcare providers, policymakers, and those with sleep apnea symptoms about its treatment and impact.

Let's make sleep apnea a national priority!

Philips Axes Sleep and Respiratory Lines Philips Respironics announced today it is discontinuing the sale of sleep diagnostic and certain respiratory care products.

This live webinar on Friday, Jan. 12, will comprise a discussion about the current trends that are affecting sleep medicine clinicians as a new year begins. Bring your questions to join the conversation. Registration is free for AASM members! https://bit.ly/3voq0gN

New research suggests that idiopathic hypersomnia may not be as rare as once thought. Researchers say the sleep disorder may be as prevalent as some other common neurologic and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. https://ow.ly/RHHl50QiLt0

Here’s How Weight Management Drugs May Impact Your Sleep GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may help people sleep better. This is because losing weight can ease symptoms of sleep apnea, which can then result in a more restful night.

Varied Length of Sleep Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills: Study Older people who don’t sleep the same amount of time each night may have a higher risk of problems with their thinking skills as they age, according to new research.

Why do I hit things in my sleep? UCLA researchers are shedding new light on a disorder in which sleepers act out their nightmares, and in the process, they’re helping to find potential weapons against Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders.

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Enjoying the 15th Annual Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine Conference!

This Sunday, Nov. 5, most of the U.S. will “fall back” to standard time by setting clocks back one hour. The AASM recommends these 6 tips to maximize the benefits of the hour gained from daylight saving time. https://ow.ly/XO3K50Q3wYB

If you cannot sleep well due to a sleep disorder such as narcolepsy, insomnia or idiopathic hypersomnia, talk to your health care professional about what it may be doing to your heart and what you can do about it.

Visit heart.org/sleepdisorders to learn more about your potential risks and how we’re partnering with the American Heart Association to highlight this important link.

An updated AASM position statement supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time. “Permanent standard time helps synchronize the body clock with the rising and setting of the sun,” said Dr. James Rowley, AASM president. https://ow.ly/g8tW50Q31wK

The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000 participants, has found that increased exposure to light at night increases a person’s risk for psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and bipolar. https://ow.ly/HogQ50PX9H3

Are you tired of “falling” and “springing” when it comes to changing your clock—and sleep schedule? You're not alone. A recent AASM survey shows that 64% of Americans support eliminating seasonal time changes. https://ow.ly/ofKo50PYaEb

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Our team has been busy hitting the road, and we have a lot more planned this month (and beyond)! Find us at one these upcoming events to learn more about our sleep diagnostic solutions:

- 2023 Texas Society of Sleep Professionals Conference Moody Gardens, October 19-21. 📍 Galveston, Texas
- 14th Annual Smoky Mountain Symposium, Encore Healthcare, October 25-27. 📍 Pigeon Ford, Tennessee
- Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine, October 27-28. 📍 Lafayette, LA
- Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine, November 2-3. 📍 Richmond, Virginia
- 25th Annual Kentucky Sleep Society Annual Meeting, November 3-4. 📍 Louisville, Kentucky
- 12th Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Conference, November 9-12. 📍 Hilton Head, South Carolina

Insomnia may be an early risk factor for irregular heart rhythm A large study of young military veterans found those with insomnia were more likely to develop atrial fibrillation than those who got better sleep.

We appreciate our vendors!
Thanks to Quality DME, Inc. for their continued support of our conference.

We are excited to announce our participation in the Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine's 15th Annual Conference! We're honored to be a vendor at this event, and we can't wait to connect with all the amazing participants at .

Let’s make a memorable and informative experience. See you there! 💤

New parent? Night shift? New analysis suggests ideal nap strategy to survive all-nighters A reanalysis of studies on night shift naps reveals the ideal snoozing schedule that may help combat fatigue and drowsiness when staying up all night.

Insomnia's toll on the heart: study highlights cardiovascular event risks Researchers performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the incidence of cardiovascular (CV) events among individuals with insomnia.

5 Restless Legs Syndrome Triggers Where does that creepy-crawly feeling come from? It could be iron deficiency, pregnancy, or simply sitting still for too long.

The start of the new school year is the perfect time to renew habits that keep students happy and healthy—including sleep. To highlight the importance of healthy sleep for students, the AASM is hosting on Sept. 11-15. Learn more: https://ow.ly/kEOL50PG3L2

Study findings indicate that sleep disturbance may exist prior to the manifestation of other typical symptoms observed in Alzheimer’s disease, such as memory loss. https://ow.ly/Pl5Y50PFt1p