News & Announcements

November 2, 2009 Announcement
Drowsy Driving Awareness Week, November 2-9, 2009

October 20, 2009 In the News
Boston Globe: "Less sleep linked to medical errors"

October 13, 2009 Announcement
Clifford Saper elected to the IOM

October 9, 2009 Announcement
2009 Sleep and Health Benefit Dinner

September 9, 2009 Announcement
Eighth annual Sleep and Health Benefit Dinner provides support for the Division of Sleep Medicine's educational mission

September 1, 2009 In the News
'Operation Stay Alert' for Firefighters launched in Columbus OH

August 19, 2009 Publication
"Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Mortality: A Prospective Cohort Study"

August 1, 2009 Publication
"Longitudinal Evaluation of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Sleep Symptoms with Change in Quality of Life: The Sleep Heart Health Study (SHHS)”

July 28, 2009 In the News
USA Today: "Pilots, others not tested for sleep disorders"

July 22, 2009 In the News
Boston Globe: "You don't snooze, you lose"

June 23, 2009 Announcement
Dr. Frank Scheer receives New Investigator Award at ABMR

June 19, 2009 Press Release
"Using Math to Take the Lag Out of Jet Lag"

June 3, 2009 Announcement
Farrell Prize in Sleep Medicine

May 25, 2009 In the News
Boston Globe: "Respect Your Sleep"

May 11, 2009 In the News
"Aging: Sleep Deprivation Easier on Older People"

May 11, 2009 Announcement
In memoriam: Edward Barry Bromfield, MD

March 2, 2009 Press Release
"Adverse Metabolic and Cardiovascular Consequences of Circadian Misalignment"

February 3, 2009 Press Release
Australia-Harvard Fellowships for 2009 announced

February 2, 2009 In the News
BBC News: "Better care 'if doctors rest'"

January 13, 2009 In the News
Boston Globe: "Good night's sleep may prevent a cold, study finds"

January 4, 2009 In the News
Maryland: Asleep at the Wheel

December 31, 2008 Publication
European Working Time Directive is to improve health and safety of patients and doctors

December 2, 2008 Announcement
Institute of Medicine: "Revised Hours and Workloads for Medical Residents Needed to Prevent Fatigue-Related Mistakes, But Altering Hours Alone No Guarantee of Patient Safety"

November 21, 2008 Announcement
Division of Sleep Medicine an Academic Sleep Program of Distinction

November 10, 2008 In the News
TheBostonChannel.com (Channel 5): "Lawmakers To Crack Down On Drowsy Drivers"

November 7, 2008 In the News
Boston Globe: "Legislative panel sounds wake-up call on drowsy driving"

October 6, 2007 In the News
NIH Record: "Shorter Work Shifts for Physicians"

April 19, 2007 Press Release
"Is TV traumatic? Study describes the impact of post-9/11 media exposure to people’s dreams"

April 17, 2007 Announcement
Division of Sleep Medicine partners with Harvard University Health Service to study sleep and academic performance