Ankur N. Patel, MD MS

#sleepphysician loving all things #sleep & comedy | @haverfordedu @UCDMedicine | papa of 1, husband to the one | Founder/Dreamer @WISHCares | tweets are mine

[Ankur N. Patel, MD MS @ANPatelMD]

@sleepyteens truly deserving of every award ever @aapios
And literally every word of hers is an inspiration 😍
"Writing is the currency of science and medicine"❤️ #sleep2024 @AASMorg

[Ankur N. Patel, MD MS @ANPatelMD]

Saddled up for #Sleep2024!
It's that season when I post a few times on Twitter, poorly hashtag, and have this gleeful mix of excitement and imposter syndrome being among so many of the greats 😍 Can't wait to meet everyone!! @AASMorg #sleeppeeps

[Siyab Panhwar, MD @DrSiyabMD]

As an interventional cardiologist, I spend more time screening people for obstructive sleep apnea than I do for coronary artery disease.

Message from patient who had vague non-specific symptoms, and all of his cardiac testing I performed was negative (echocardiogram, angiogram, etc), who got a sleep study at my recommendation:

"You were right! Very severe obstructive sleep apnea."

He's probably had OSA for decades - no one talked to him about it until he met me for the first time.

OSA is extremely under-diagnosed and associated with a big increase in heart disease, stroke, AFib, sudden death etc. Also makes your life miserable because of poor sleep.

And no, you don't have to be overweight/obese to have it.

Please get tested if you have symptoms or risk factors

[Ankur N. Patel, MD MS @ANPatelMD]

There's no better endorsement than real life experience! Thank you @thejackhopkins for your heartfelt recount - #sleep is so important and #sleepapnea has an easy fix!
(Btw, there are a few awesome cushions and homemade/DIY options to help with those mask and strap indents now!)

[Jack Hopkins @thejackhopkins]

Use a CPAP machine at night? Think you might have sleep apnea? If so, please take 1:48 seconds to watch this video.

#SleepApnea #CPAP

[Ankur N. Patel, MD MS @ANPatelMD]

Excited to help raise some #SleepAwareness for #SleepAwarenessWeek! https://t.co/2dVPSRFZym via @LinkedIn

[Ankur N. Patel, MD MS @ANPatelMD]

Brilliantly stated! There are no shortcuts to optimal #sleep! And the positive impacts are astronomical! #sleepwell #dreamstrong

[Dr. Josh Kovoor @SleepGP]

There is no Paleo Sleep Solution.

No Mediterranean Sleep Method.

Definitely No Carnivore Sleep Correction.

Understand this, and realise that Sleep is your best confusion-free way to begin improving your health.

#HealthTips #healthychoices #SleepWell

[Ankur N. Patel, MD MS @ANPatelMD]

Love seeing this, especially from locations at higher latitudes! 😍

[Terra Ziporyn @terraziporyn]

Reykjavík City Council has approved a 3-year pilot project to start school days for teens no earlier than 8:50AM thanks to a #sleep health initiative
#startschoollater #ItCanBeDone
https://t.co/EgWGcAywH5

[Terra Ziporyn @terraziporyn]

Later school start times are a necessary, but not sufficient, means to healthy teen sleep
But don't let that statement overshadow the fact that they ARE NECESSARY: Most teens simply CANNOT get adequate sleep if school starts too early
#startschoollater https://t.co/F0CHbx7Y5B

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

An updated AASM position statement supports the replacement of #DaylightSavingTime with permanent standard time. “Permanent standard time helps synchronize the body clock with the rising and setting of the sun,” said Dr. James Rowley, AASM president. https://t.co/KR6jK5sMS6

[Fariha Abbasi- Feinberg @fabsleepdoc]

Time to change the clocks this weekend ⏰🍁🍂 Sharing advice #fallback @SaveStandard @AASMorg @AASMmembership @wjxt4

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

An expert panel developed consensus recommendations for the clinical management of excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with OSA. They agreed that residual EDS in OSA is a public health problem requiring increased awareness, recognition, and attention. https://t.co/7skRuiJaH3

[Wellness Institute for Sleep & Health @WISHcares]

Transform bedtime struggles into bedtime snuggles! Dive into a world of expert medical advice and gentle techniques and say goodnight to sleep woes! ✨💤
@clarkcountysch @peacenw2
#ParentingJourney #ParentingWin #sweetdreams #goodnightsleeptight #camaswa #sleeping #sleepingwell

[Jonathan Cedernaes @JCedernaes]

A new review by Frank Scheer, Marta Garaulet & colleagues, has looked at how social jetlag - shifting sleep between work vs free days - may impact dietary patterns.

They found #social jetlag (#SJL) to be ~ associated with greater intake of sugar, total fat & saturated fat

🧵->

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

Childhood obesity rose significantly during the pandemic. However, getting sufficient, quality #sleep can play a role in lowering BMI and reducing #obesity in adolescents. https://t.co/qRo51oUani #ChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

A good night's sleep isn't just for feeling refreshed—it's essential for a healthy heart! Adequate sleep helps regulate blood pressure, reduce stress, and maintain a strong cardiovascular system. Prioritize sleep for a happier, healthier heart! #WorldHeartDay ❤️

[Sleep.ai | Science-Backed Sleep Technology @SleepScore]

New research from #SleepScoreLabs reveals it's not just ONE bad habit affecting your sleep, but the combination. Time to rethink that bedtime (and daytime) routine! Learn more at the link below:
https://t.co/FWQ6Ki9wts
#SleepHygiene #BetterSleep

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

"A clear link has been established between poor #sleep and the incidence of rheumatic, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune conditions." Read more from @RheumAdvisor: https://t.co/1mc5J7S2Gc

[Hypersomnolence Australia @Hyper_Sleep]

People with Narcolepsy and Idiopathic Hypersomnia are particularly susceptible to dehydration and therefore electrolyte imbalances. Learn more: https://t.co/p1S9HepF4W #LivingwithIH #Livingwithnarcolepsy

[Jonathan Cedernaes @JCedernaes]

"#Sleep should be promoted as an essential pillar of health, equivalent to nutrition & physical activity.

To improve global sleep health:
"a focus on education and awareness, research & targeted public health policies are needed"

@TheLancetPH
#sleeppeeps
https://t.co/jkBKy9I87k

[Save Standard Time @SaveStandard]

Daylight Saving Time harms kids and families especially. Watch more: https://t.co/nFK3FhwYc5