The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Thursday, October 8, 2026
A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 51% of Americans have never discussed their sleep with a health professional. The AASM advises that talking about sleep concerns can help doctors identify underlying problems and potentially diagnose a sleep disorder. “Over half (54%) of Americans believe that they don’t […]
Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for LUMRYZ for the treatment of cataplexy or EDS in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy. “This approval represents an important milestone for the narcolepsy community, […]
Getting a good night’s sleep is a constant imperative across all genders, ages, and walks of life. But perhaps it is even more critical for someone “sleeping for two.”1 The literature supports that, during pregnancy, the need for sleep is increased. Further, a lack of sleep can result in negative […]
Official Release from Project Sleep Project Sleep is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Sleep Helpline™, a new, professionally-staffed national helpline providing timely and trusted resources to help individuals navigate sleep issues and sleep disorders at every step of the journey. “An estimated 50-70 million Americans live with a chronic […]
Jazz Pharmaceuticals has announced its support of the American Heart Association’s sleep health educational content aimed at improving the health and well-being of those struggling with healthy sleep or those living with sleep disorders. As part of the initiative, the Association, with financial support from Jazz, will create educational multimedia […]
Medical providers must be aware of adverse effects of opioid treatment Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by reducing sleep efficiency and increasing the risk of sleep-disordered breathing, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. […]
New recommendations for evaluating adult and pediatric patients with suspected sleep-wake disorders Actigraphy can be a useful clinical tool for the evaluation of adult and pediatric patients with suspected sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, according to a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). […]
Millions of people who suffer from some form of insomnia. Whether it be brief symptoms or chronic, not getting the recommended amount of sleep is something that can affect everyday life. Lack of sleep can cause lower productivity and could be dangerous. CURE Pharmaceutical is working on a way to […]
On the weekend of March 9 – 11, 2018, Project Sleep invites you to join the fourth annual international Sleep In (#SleepIn2018) to raise awareness about sleep health and sleep disorders during Sleep Awareness Week. Project Sleep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to educate and empower individuals using […]
