Consultant Live Features a Sleep Disorders Educational Resource for Clinicians
NORWALK, Conn., Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica US announces that Consultant Live a leading online community for primary care clinicians, has unveiled a new online sleep disorders educational program to help doctors and nurses help their patients get a good night's rest.
Americans are sleep deprived. People with disturbed sleep tend to have chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity, and cancer, and lack of sleep further reduces their health and quality of life.
In recognition of the importance of sleep to good health, Consultant Live has launched an educational quiz that challenges clinicians to make therapeutic decisions. The quiz links to case discussions with take home points that clinicians can use in daily practice.
Among the highlights of this month's cases:
- Corticosteroids for Asthma Raise Sleep Apnea Risk A new study suggests maintaining asthma patients on inhaled corticosteroids.
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk for Glaucoma People with obstructive sleep apnea are at increased risk for open-angle glaucoma.
- Gestational Diabetes Increases Risk of Sleep Apnea The risk of obstructive sleep apnea is seven times higher in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, via custom programs and live events. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers and payers resulting in improved quality of care for patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, online communities, live and digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Online communities include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Americas which, through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital – increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections. Headquartered in New York, UBM Americas brings together UBM's healthcare business, UBM Medica US; UBM Tech's technology communities, live events and custom services; UBM Canon's advanced design and manufacturing event, online and print brands; UBM Connect New York's catering, cruise shipping, contact-center management, and fine, specialty and custom chemical communities; and UBM Mexico's concrete, construction and hospitality services shows. For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.
About UBM plc
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