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February 28, 2025
7:30AM - 3:30PM EST

The ABC's of ZZZ's for primary care clinicians

MetroHealth Medical Center: Alfred F. Connors, Jr., MD Auditorium - R170, Cleveland, OH

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Target Audience

Specialties - Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Professions - Allied Health Professional, Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Psychological Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Student

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (6.25 hours)

Overview

Sleep health is pivotal to our well-being, intricately linked to the function of nearly every organ system. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition plaguing over 30 million U.S. adults, can affect cognitive sharpness, alertness and concentration, cardiovascular health, and more. Yet, a staggering 80% of those with OSA remain undiagnosed, while the diagnosed are often undertreated. Insomnia, the most pervasive sleep disorder, touches the lives of two-thirds of adults, and non-pharmacologic treatment can be the most effective therapy to improve patient quality of life. Restless legs syndrome, too, poses a threat to sleep health, with recent updates in management guidelines signaling a new dawn in treatment strategies. Together, these conditions underscore the importance of primary care clinicians and sleep specialists to work collaboratively to optimize the sleep health for our patients. This symposium will include experts in the field of sleep medicine to provide perspective on diagnosis and management of important and common sleep disorders, as well as provide interactive sessions to supplement and enhance the curriculum on sleep health care.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify best practices in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
  2. Review available treatments for obstructive sleep apnea, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and positive airway pressure alternatives for patients who do not tolerate CPAP therapy.
  3. Review pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for short-term and chronic insomnia.
  4. Review best practice guidelines for the treatment of restless legs syndrome.

 

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