Introduction to sleep medicine
This one-day sleep medicine event will situate attendees within the wider context of modern sleep science - from the physiology of sleep and its evolution across the lifespan, through to complex conditions such as dementia-related sleep disruption, parasomnias, restless legs syndrome, hypersomnolence disorders, and obstructive sleep apnoea.
Why Attend?
Hear from distinguished, multidisciplinary faculty members, including consultants in psychiatry, neurology, respiratory medicine, and sleep physiology.
Gain broader perspectives from clinicians working at the forefront of sleep medicine through panel discussions and interactivity.
Engage with case-rich sessions on central hypersomnolence and restless legs syndrome.
Explore the intersection of dementia and sleep, an increasingly significant area as populations age.
Investigate circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea, and the practicalities of sleep investigations and diagnostic studies.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the structure and physiology of normal sleep and the evolution of sleep across the lifespan.
Be aware of the range of sleep disorders and how they present.
Comprehend the diagnostic tools and studies that are used in sleep medicine.
Explore the variety of current treatments used in sleep medicine.
Who should attend?
Consultants and GP's
Students
Trainees and allied health professionals
Introduce yourself to the growing field of sleep medicine and discover the intricacies of the field.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7290 2900
Sponsor: Royal Society of Medicine
Venue
Royal Society of Medicine
1 Wimpole Street,
London,
W1G 0AE
Tel: 020 7290 2900