ASAA Blog Archive
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day is April 18, 2012
The ASAA designates April 18 as Sleep Apnea Awareness Day as a special day to raise awareness about a common, yet under-diagnosed condition that affects adults and children.
FMCSA - MRB/MCSA Joint Committee Recommendations
The two committees of the FMCSA met on February 6th to review the work of the joint subcommittee and approve set of recommendations to guide the FMCSA as they contemplate rulemaking. This is an unofficial list of the approved recommendations - courtesy Todd Dills - Overdrive Magazine.
FMCSA - MRB/MCSAC subcommittee meeting notes
On January 5th a joint subcommittee of the FMCSA Medical Review Board and Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Council met to dicuss proposing revised regulations for OSA.
OSA and truckers - recommended guidance
At a joint meeting of two committees of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration held December 7, 2011, the following interim guidance for evaluting OSA in truckers was proposed.
Sleep Apnea and Multi-modal Conference Update
Sleep Apnea & Multi-Modal Transportation Conference Offers Focus on Health, Safety and Economic Impact of Sleep Apnea for All Modes of Transportation
ASAA Executive Director on KQED
The association's executive director took part in a radio discussion on sleep apnea today on KQED Radio progam "Forum"
AHRQ releases CER on OSA
The Agency Health Research and Quality published a clinician and consumer guides on Obstructive Sleep Apnea based on the Comparative Effectiveness Review.
ASAA updates main web site and forum
The ASAA has updated the main web site making it easier to navigate and included additional content. The association's online forum has been updated as well, making it easier for subscribers to share information on social networks.
CAP helps Joplin, MO, tornado victims
ASAA donated CPAP helps victims of the tornado in Joplin Missouri regain some balance in their lives.
2nd Annual Sleep Apnea Conference
The American Sleep Apnea Association is organizing their second annual conference. The conference to be held in Baltimore at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center on November 8 & 9.