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Sleep Disorders
AASM Foundation Announces New Community Sleep Health Award
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation is now accepting letters of intent from organizations and individuals interested in applying for the new Community Sleep Health Award. The program will support a wide range of community-based projects to address sleep health needs at the local level, especially among vulnerable and underserved […]
Polls are Open for 2019 AARC Zenith Award Voting
It’s time to vote for the 2019 AARC Zenith Awards. Every year the Zenith Award program invites AARC members to vote for the companies they believe stand out from the crowd. Considerations for the award include the quality of their equipment, supplies, or services; accessibility and helpfulness of their sales […]
Obituary: Dr. Christian Guilleminault, Sleep Medicine Pioneer
It is with the utmost respect that we announce the passing of Dr. Christian Guilleminault July 9, 2019, in Palo Alto, CA, from metastatic cancer. Guilleminault was surrounded by family, colleagues, and fellows during his final days. The messages and outreach from across the globe have been overwhelming this past […]
GoFundMe Page for Sleep Pioneer
Dr. Christian Guilleminault (“CG” as he is kindly known by his friends and colleagues) has dedicated his life to advancing the science and clinical practices of treating sleep apnea and sleep-related conditions. He has deeply touched the lives not only of his patients and colleagues but those in the field […]
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Ranked No. 1 Children’s Hospital in the Western U.S
For the third straight year, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been named the top pediatric hospital in the western United States, according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings announced today. CHLA also rose one spot from last year in U.S. News’ prestigious Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals […]
William Shatner Announced as SoClean Spokesperson and Ambassador
SoClean, the creator of the world’s first automated CPAP cleaner and sanitizer, announced that actor William Shatner—a CPAP user and SoClean customer himself—will serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the device. Dean Marcarelli, CMO of SoClean, stated: “When identifying a celebrity spokesperson, it was important to us to partner with […]
3B Medical’s Lumin Bullet 2019 Medical Design Excellence Awards Finalist
3B Medical, Inc. announced the Lumin Bullet has been selected as a finalist in the home care products segment of the 21st Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition. The Lumin Bullet is a new device designed and patented by 3B Medical to address the growing market for disinfecting medical devices. […]
Leading Lung Cancer Organizations Join Forces to Launch “GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer”
Two of the most effective and influential nonprofit organizations serving the lung cancer community, the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (ALCF) and Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) announced they are joining forces as the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. Together they become the “go-to” local and global force serving and advocating for […]
Government Shutdowns Rattle Air Travel Safety
Following the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, and with the possibility of another shutdown looming, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is warning that such shutdowns exacerbate the safety risks posed by insufficient sleep and fatigue among air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers. “Even […]













