Delegate: Zan Wang
Affiliation: Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University
Short Bio:
Activity: “Sleep Health: A Priority Choice” – 2025 World Sleep Day Online Science Popularization Event in Jilin Province
March 21st marks the 25th World Sleep Day, an initiative launched by the World Sleep Society, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of sleep and improving sleep quality. In today’s world, issues like staying up late, insomnia, and sleep apnea are becoming more and more common. Studies show that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to anxiety, a weakened immune system, and even increase the risk of cardiovascular and brain diseases. “The establishment of World Sleep Day aims to raise awareness through scientific education, helping the public develop healthy sleep habits and encouraging medical institutions to improve the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.” Tonight, why not put down your phone and give your body a chance for deep restoration? May we all enjoy restful sleep and wake up to a more energetic tomorrow!
The following 19 experts have come together to present the “Sleep Health, A Priority Choice” series of popular science videos: Professor Wang Zan, Director of the Sleep Center, Department of Neurology, The First Hospital of Jilin University; Professor Yu Hong, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Meihe Campus; Professor Sang Hong, The Sixth Hospital of Changchun; Professor Zhang Lianhuan, Tonghua Central Hospital; Associate Chief Physician Chen Yanyan, The Sixth Hospital of Changchun; Associate Chief Physician Shi Hang, Changchun Central Hospital; Attending Physician Liu Haigang, Jilin Province Neuropsychiatric Hospital; Attending Physician Zhang Guo, Changchun People’s Hospital; Attending Physician Sun Qingqing, The First Hospital of Jilin University; Attending Physician Zhang Yanan; Attending Physician Wang Yaru; Physician Zhou Junfang; Physician Zhang Xiaotong; Physician Wang Ruiqi; Physician Gao Xuan; Physician Cai Lijia; Physician Yu Pengzheng; Physician He Hangting; Technician Physician Jin Wenzhuo. This dedicated team of specialists offers valuable insights into sleep health and its importance.
This series interprets the pathological mechanisms behind shouting and kicking during sleep (REM sleep behavior disorder), reveals the risks of narcolepsy behind “falling asleep in seconds”, and explains the key points for diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea. It also analyzes the clinical manifestations of restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement during sleep, provides guidance on the principles for selecting insomnia medications for special populations, and clarifies the vicious cycle of “the more anxious, the more insomnia”. The series unravel the causes of “sleep paralysis” and circadian rhythm disorders, while scientifically correctting common misconceptions such as “counting sheep helps sleep” and “alcohol promotes sleep”. 19 clinical experts interpret common sleep issues, helping the public develop a systematic understanding of sleep health.
Location: Changchun, Jilin province
Date of Activity: March,2025
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