Circadian Rhythms for the Chest Clinician: It's About Time

Session Format

Live Webinar

Session Type

Interactive Session

Topic Area

Sleep

Session Date

October 19, 2020 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Description

This plenary session will comprise of four short presentations to introduce the role of circadian rhythms in health and disease to chest clinicians. The first presentation will describe the genetic and molecular processes governing circadian rhythms that impact physiology and behavior. The subsequent presentations will highlight the latest findings relating to the relevance of circadian rhythms in commonly treated conditions such as asthma, ICU delirium, and cancer. The use of chronotherapy will be highlighted in these talks.

Learning Objective 1

Introduce the mechanisms and role of circadian rhythms in health and disease.

Learning Objective 2

Describe the role of circadian rhythms in obstructive airway disease, sleep apnea, and other diseases of the respiratory system.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit