Sleepless in Sickness & In Health
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Sleepless in Sickness & In Health
A deep dive into insomnia management across the lifespan.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify the need to screen and assess a patient presenting with symptoms of insomnia and explain the
link between insomnia and cardiometabolic risk
– Contrast the benefits and risks of the management of insomnia across cardiometabolic patients
– Outline non-prescription and pharmacological options for the management of sleep
– Discuss the role of orexins in sleep-wake regulation, and describe the use of orexin receptor antagonist
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Saskia Karlen is a third-generation insurance broker specializing in life and health insurance, financial planning, and employee benefits. With a BA from the University of British Columbia, Saskia transitioned from a successful career in marketing to the insurance and financial services industry. She provides personalized insurance solutions and financial planning strategies to individuals and businesses, helping them achieve long-term financial security.