"Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine" from AASM.The American Academy of Sleep Medicine The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a United States professional society for the medical subspecialty of sleep medicine. It was established in 1975. Its membership consists of physicians, researchers and other health care professionals who specialize in the study, (AASM AASM American Academy of Sleep Medicine (formerly the American Sleep Disorders Association) AASM African American Shopping Mall AASM Australian Active Service Medal AASM Associated African States and Madagascar ; Westchester, IL) has begun the publication of "Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine," a new quarterly title that publishes papers with an emphasis on the direct applicability and/or relevance to the clinical practice of sleep medicine. An annual subscription costs $30 for individuals and $45 for institutions. AASM said the journal carries manuscripts of clinical trials, clinical reviews, clinical commentary and debate, information on medical economic/practice issues, and case reports and case series, as well as proceedings from conferences and workshops sponsored by related industry and other organizations related to improving the practice of sleep medicine. Editorial in initial issues include articles on: driving while sleepy as a criminal offense; treatment of sleep apnea sleep apnea, episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which relaxation of muscles in the throat repeatedly close off the airway during sleep; the person wakes just enough to take a gasping breath. ; the association between obesity and sleep deprivation sleep deprivation Sleep disorders A prolonged period without the usual amount of sleep. See Driver fatigue, Poor sleeping hygiene, Sleep disorders, Sleep-onset insomnia. ; sedating medications; test measurements; and narcolepsy narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and recurring unwanted episodes of sleep ("sleep attacks"). People with narcolepsy may abruptly fall asleep at almost any time, including while talking, eating, or even walking. treatments. AASM also publishes "Journal Sleep," a monthly paid circulation title, and "AASM Bulletin," a quarterly newsletter. |
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