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TGA urgent product defect correction notice for Philips devices

Why register for the Hypersomnolence Masterclass?

Sleep DownUnder 2021 - advanced trainee submissions close 6 July

Membership renewal

New Zealand Paediatric Overnight Oximetry online learning module

Scholarships up to $5000 available for women in the health care sector 

Access to main Sleep Week sessions now free! 

Study Review - Efficacy and safety of PRM for insomnia in children with ASD 

TGA urgent product defect correction notice for Philips devices

The TGA has released an urgent product defect correction notice for Philips CPAP, bi-level and ventilator devices. You can access it HERE.  

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Why register for the Hypersomnolence Masterclass?

• Practical approaches you can use right away in your sleep clinic 
• Three international keynote speakers 
• Interactive virtual learning

Hear three incredible international keynote speakers:   

• Dr Christelle Peyron (France) on the pathophysiology of hypersomnolence 
• Assistant Professor David Plante (USA) on a tailored approach to diagnosis 
• Dr Lynn Marie Trotti (USA) on the latest therapeutic options 

The masterclass won’t be recorded – register now to make sure you don’t miss out on this rare opportunity.

When: 9.30am-3.30pm AEST, Saturday 31 July 2021
Where: Online from wherever you are

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Sleep DownUnder 2021 - advanced trainee submissions close 6 July

The call for general abstracts for Sleep DownUnder 2021 are now closed. The deadline for Advanced Trainee submission is 6 July 2021.

We understand that due to the timelines of the Advanced Trainee program, the research study may not be completed at the time of abstract submission, so special arrangements have been made for Advanced Trainees submitting abstracts. View the Advanced Trainee instructions.

View the abstract withdrawal
Submit an advanced trainee abstract

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ASA membership renewal

Your ASA subscription for 2021-22 was due on 30 June. Thank you to those that have renewed.

If you have yet to renew here's a couple of reasons why you should: 

• Member discount for Sleep DownUnder registration
•  Stay connected to the sleep community
• Access to free webinars   
• Access to free and low-cost member education on demand in our Education Centre

To pay now, log in to the ASA website with your member details and renew through your profile (read how). Alternatively, call 02 9920 1968 to renew by phone with your credit card.

And while you’re renewing, please take a moment to make sure your details are up to date and check your preferences tab. It is particularly important to review the permissions statements so that we comply with our new privacy policy.   

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New Zealand Paediatric Overnight Oximetry online learning module
Hone your skills and give it a go!

The NZ Branch of the ASA has been working with the NZ Paediatric Sleep Medicine Clinical Network Group (CNG) to develop an online learning tool on the interpretation of overnight oximetry in paediatric sleep patients.

Due to the limited access to paediatric polysomnography nationally, overnight oximetry plays a significant role in the New Zealand Guidelines for the Assessment of Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children. Oximetry can "rule in" obstructive sleep apnoea if positive and support identification of those at increased peri-operative risk if referred for surgery. Its use and interpretation requires learning and an appreciation of its limitations.  The course encourages a standardised approach to equipment, reporting and interpretation in clinical practice.

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Scholarships up to $5000 available for women in the health care sector 

Women & Leadership Australia provides world-class leadership development programs for emerging, middle, and senior women leaders. Their programs bring together the latest in leadership theory and practice with a focus on applied learning and are designed to foster excellence and equity in leadership across Australia. 

Scholarships are now available through Women & Leadership Australia to encourage more women to step into leadership roles and to support the further development of current women leaders in the Health Sector.

Scholarships of $1000-$5000 will support participation in one of three leadership development courses designed for emerging through to senior leaders.

Apply by 10 September 2021 or find out more visit https://www.wla.edu.au/health

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Access to main Sleep Week sessions now free!

Missed Sleep Week and been meaning to access to the recordings to catch up? We are happy to announce that all main Sleep Week sessions are now free!

Sleep Week short course fees have also been significantly reduced.

Looking for some suggestions?

Let there be light...The impact of daylight savings time and evening light on the human circadian system (Free)

Irregular working hours and sleep (Free)

Visit the sleep Week library 

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Study Review - Efficacy and safety of PRM for insomnia in children with ASD

Research Review have added a review of a recent study on the efficacy and safety of paediatric prolonged-release melatonin for insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Independent expert commentary is provided by Professor Karen Waters, a Sleep Physician and Head of Sleep Medicine at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
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What’s on next?

Keep up to date on the latest visit our events page.

COVID-19: Sleep, mental health and our response to the outbreak

The effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health are evident. However, the links between sleep and mental health during the pandemic require further explication. It is also important to discuss the government and public health response to the disease outbreak. This webinar aims to provide further understanding on government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreaks and the mental health changes arising from the pandemic. Join A/Professor Sutapa Mukherjee and Dr Melinda Jackson as they lead a discussion on our response to COVID-19 and its effects on our sleep, mental health. When: 7 July 2021, 4PM AEST

What happens when we light up the night? Evening light and the impacts on sleep

The impact of light at times of day that are not biologically ideal is still poorly understood beyond the field of chronobiology. Yet, there is a rapidly developing evidence base with implications for all practitioners and scientists in the field of sleep medicine. 

Join Associate Professor Sean Cain, Dr Andrew Phillips and Professor Sally Ferguson as they lead a discussion on new Australian research discoveries into the field of nocturnal light measurement and associations with sleep outcomes. When: 10 August 2021, 11AM AEST

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