There is still time to register for the 6th National Course on Sleep Medicine at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital). This two-day training course is designed to provide and enhance a basic working knowledge of sleep medicine. It is designed for neurology residents and fellows from across Canada as well as general practitioners, community neurologists, …
“I wanted to bring this to their attention to protect other students with chronic health conditions from harmful attitudes. Instead, they made me feel like I was being oversensitive and dramatic.” – Sarah
“Like all good men in their 40s and 50s, [the attitude is], ‘well that’s nice to know… but it’s not causing me too many problems. I’ll buy it, but I won’t use it’.” – Reg
Sleep apnea is a common but often undiagnosed condition that affects your breathing while you sleep. Most people who have sleep apnea are not even aware of it. If left untreated, however, sleep apnea can have serious effects on physical and mental health and well-being. Find out more and help raise awareness about sleep apnea…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Harvey Moldofsky. Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. Harvey Moldofsky earned his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1959 and went on to become Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Medicine there. Dr. Moldofsky spent a large portion of…
Dear Canadian Sleep Society members and friends, It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. John Remmers MD, of the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), in July of this year. Dr. Remmers was a visionary physician-scientist whose pioneering work in sleep medicine transformed lives globally and established Calgary…
Reducing isolation starts with naming the condition. One of the goals of our group is to say: ‘you are not alone’ – Guillaume
“La réduction de l’isolement commence en nommant le syndrome. L’un des objectifs de notre groupe est de dire : ‘vous n’êtes pas seul’” – Guillaume
“The lack of sleep significantly affects my vitality, my concentration and my memory.” – Marie, A 54-year-old woman in postmenopause
“Le manque de sommeil affecte significativement ma vitalité, ma concentration et ma mémoire.” – Marie, une femme de 54 ans en postménopause