Dr. Steve Alkins, MD

Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine physician

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Less daytime sleepiness in middle/high school students when start time is delayed https://t.co/IPHCwASddp

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

#CPAP use may reduce risk of stroke (based on Medicare #sleepapnea patients who were billed for CPAP supplies) https://t.co/JxRmohcUFH

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

No first night effect with WatchPAT for HSAT. Cannot exclude #sleepapnea with one night testing due to night to night variability
https://t.co/XFC4QwePHN

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Sedating medication (benzodiazepines, atypical antipsychotics, non-benzodiazepine BZRAs) associated with falls for inpatients
https://t.co/lFUlj16afQ

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Consider CSF leak if unilateral rhinorrhea after #CPAP treatment in #sleepapnea
https://t.co/tvwqGWsHJZ

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Review of hypoglossal nerve stimulation to treat #sleepapnea
https://t.co/3qmOJKQFLn

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

PPI, and possibly H2A, consumption may contribute to #restlesslegs independent of blood iron status
https://t.co/Cx2duxFi2k

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Increased prevalence of primary aldosteronism (21%) in moderate-severe OSA #SleepApnea (AHI >15, 3%rule) in adult (50yr+) obese (BMI >30) patients (M>F) with difficult to control hypertensive patients (requiring >3 meds)
https://t.co/gWCNzsil3x

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

@BinghamtonSWIM Video feed for diving is not working

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Under 5 hours nightly #CPAP use associated with weight gain in #sleepapnea
https://t.co/R6i3SQVtAq

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

#SleepApnea likely very under diagnosed. In South Carolina, 10% population had MD dx of OSA while 25% population at high-risk for OSA based on STOP-BAG questionnaire. https://t.co/ioEeHgMfR5

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

25% of college athletes may not #sleep well based on Athletic Sleep Screening Questionnaire
https://t.co/25tQFyhsIz
https://t.co/GAA9khnRE1

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Delaying #highschool start time may decrease motor vehicle crashes (data 2013-2015 Fairfax County Virginia) https://t.co/VsHwCFyc6a

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Weighted blanket (12-18lb) may improve #sleep quality in #insomnia (study adult, F>M, recruited from outpatient psychiatric clinic Sweden) https://t.co/qVtruZyPZT

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Home #sleepapnea testing. Prevalence and severity differs based on WatchPAT threshold: 3% desat overestimated. 4% desat underestimated. https://t.co/yfAY4vk624

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

While data not fully clear, #CPAP for treatment of #sleepapnea can cause an increase in body weight (avg 1-2 pounds). https://t.co/XXRPJDeWgb

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

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[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

Allergy season is here! Enjoyed speaking with @CarrieLazarus for The Conversation @NewsChannel9. https://t.co/3SNrWeHj7z

[Dr. Steve Alkins, MD @SyracuseSleepMD]

@accpchest #CHEST2018 thanks for a great meeting and wonderful venue!

[Crouse Health @CrouseHealth]

It may be a touch wet at the Fairgrounds for today’s @CNYKomen event, but we’re not letting that dampen our spirits—or our Crouse pride! #crouseinthecommunity #Carepassion