Sleep Medicine 2009
January 22-25, 2009
Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
Plan to attend this 4-day review of the fundamentals
of the science and clinical practice of
sleep medicine. Designed for chest physicians,
Sleep Medicine 2009 will offer relevant, practical
instruction to help you improve your knowledge
of sleep medicine and your patient care
skills. The latest technology and tools will be
reviewed, so you can gain a clear understanding
of the diagnostic resources available and how
you can use them to improve your practice.
Ideal for clinicians who are new to sleep medicine
or current practitioners seeking a review,
this course will provide an overview of sleep
disorders, fundamentals of clinical assessment,
diagnosis and treatment options, and
an update on current research efforts in sleep
medicine.
Take advantage of:
- A review of clinical assessment, diagnosis,
and treatment options, as well as information
on research efforts in sleep medicine.
- Sessions to update you on specific sleep
problems impacting your patients, including
sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia,
narcolepsy, parasomnias, and circadian
rhythm disorders.
- Sessions to address physical assessment and
clinical management of patients, along with a
review of the technology and tools available
for your use.
- Clinical case management workshops, so
you can apply what you learn to typical case
presentations and discuss management of
common problems with leading experts. An
optional evening workshop will offer additional
hands-on practice.
- An optional “Bring Your Tough Cases” session,
so you can present your unique or difficult
cases to a panel of experts for input.
- Question and answer sessions, so you can
discuss specific concerns with the faculty.
Sleep disorders are a major personal health and public safety issue in the United States. There is
accumulating evidence demonstrating how sleep deprivation has a direct correlation and effect on the
human physiologic system, including impairment of glucose tolerance, increasing cortisol levels, and
lowering thyrotropin concentrations. Obstructive sleep apnea, as one sleep disorder, affects more than
12 million people in the United States alone, yet it remains undiagnosed in most people. Sleep disorders
affect all races, both genders, and all age groups. The prevalence of sleep disorders is so significant that
evaluation and treatment must become the province of many physicians’ clinical practices. Learn more
about these various areas from experts in the field, and apply the information you acquire to your daily
clinical practice. |
