Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine

State of Sleep Medicine Report | 2026, Q1 | AASM The quarterly State of Sleep Medicine Report compiles news highlights and announcements to help members identify trends and innovations in sleep medicine.

Going to Sleep This Much Earlier Can Drastically Improve Long-Term Health In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts discuss the benefits of getting just a little more sleep every day.

During the 2026 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 536 (SB 536) was transformed into a bill to significantly increase the medical malpractice cap in Virginia. As written, the bill will raise the cap from $2.75 million to $6 million.
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine announces Fellows for 2026 - American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Association for Sleep Clinicians and Researchers The AASM congratulates the 42 members who constitute the 2026 Fellows of the AASM, a standing that recognizes outstanding contributions.

Insufficient among US high school students increased from 2007 to 2023, with the rise driven largely by more adolescents reporting very short sleep durations of ≤5 hours per night.

The trend was observed across all demographic and behavioral risk subgroups, including those without behavioral health risks such as electronic media use or substance use.

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Sleep FAQs Learn the answers to frequently asked sleep questions such as how much sleep does my child need, why do I feel tired and more.

What is Restless Leg Syndrome? A new JAMA article examines this neurological disorder, which affects approximately 8% of U.S. adults. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q044DDDk0

New research from Mayo Clinic found that after a seizure, the brain enters a deep sleep state that mimics memory storage — and that this effect can persist into the following night's sleep. In effect, this "saves" the seizure's path like a normal memory, strengthening the disease.

The findings suggest new opportunities to prevent epilepsy from worsening by targeting brain activity during the hours immediately following a seizure and during the subsequent night of sleep — a critical period when harmful brain changes may occur.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and the Heart - A Case Report Sleep disorders with cardiac issues are a severe medical condition that requires immediate attention. In this short video, Lara M Wittine, MD, FCCP, discusse...

Today, the Senate is poised to vote on a funding package that would extend telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2027 and fund the federal government through September. Please send a message to your legislators to support telehealth now: https://hubs.la/Q0415xFJ0