Humberto Fernandes, MD

Sleep doctor, husband, father, language geek

[Humberto Fernandes, MD @betodbf]

@imghelpinghand Interested

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

New in SLEEP: GLP-1 receptor agonists may significantly reduce OSA severity—even without CPAP. https://t.co/RDxPTIB3Nl #sleepapnea #GLP1 @sleepjournals

[Humberto Fernandes, MD @betodbf]

@josenborges Congratulations!!

[JCSM Journal @JCSMJournal]

🛌Central sleep apnea (CSA) remains a puzzle in sleep medicine. A new JCSM review highlights key gaps in diagnosis & treatment, stressing the need for better metrics, novel therapies & outcome-based research. Time to rethink CSA care! 🔍📖https://t.co/5lMXK8RoU1 #SleepMedicine

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

Females #sleep less, wake up more often & get less restorative sleep than males, according to a new animal study by CU Boulder. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, shed new light on what may underlie sleep differences in men and #women. https://t.co/IyE17QJzUo #science

[Humberto Fernandes, MD @betodbf]

It was a success the recording of the 1st episode of "Sleep apnea friends", an ISSS podcast. Brazil debuted it and I had the honor to joining it along with Dr. Zancanella and our host Dr. Sharma. It was amazing discussing how we investigate and treat OSA for a better #sleep!

[Humberto Fernandes, MD @betodbf]

Done #USMLE #Step3 at last. This encloses an interesting and exciting phase at my medical career where I've learned a lot. No one knows enough that cannot learn more. Next phase is #MATCH!!

[Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP) @OfApnea]

The Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners offers free information and resources for patients, like this infographic related to sleep apnea and women.

Discover this, and much more, at https://t.co/FAXuC6vv9n

[Humberto Fernandes, MD @betodbf]

@JAMAOto @valemontanez96 I would think about an internal carotid artery pseudo aneurysm.

[Humberto Fernandes, MD @betodbf]

@plinio_MD You're gonna make it, @plinio_MD ! Wish you success!

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

The present study illustrated that greater daytime light exposure and lower nighttime light exposure are significantly associated with better objective #sleep measures in patients with #Parkinsons disease. https://t.co/Tm32c92g5r #circadian

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

While everyone knows that a good night’s sleep restores a person’s energy, a new study finds it resets another vital function: memory. The study finds at certain times during deep sleep, certain parts of the hippocampus go silent, allowing neurons to reset https://t.co/vy2JVqGREW

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

Magnesium has been buzzing on social media as a potential sleep aid, but the science is lacking. However, many sleep specialists say it can't hurt to try. Learn more in this article, featuring contributions from AASM board member, Dr. Abbasi-Feinberg. https://t.co/Er8Ss1oP30

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

Lonely people are more apt to have bad dreams, according to a collaboration that included an Oregon State University scientist. The findings are important because both #loneliness & #sleep disorders are serious public health issues, said OSU’s Colin Hesse. https://t.co/W4HEukJYCS

[American Academy of Sleep Medicine @AASMorg]

“As you mature as an athlete, you realize just how important sleep is—not just to be an elite athlete, but to be a functional human,” says Olympic athlete Gabby Thomas, who prioritizes getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night. 🏅💤

Learn more here: https://t.co/t5n8GuH98P

[JCSM Journal @JCSMJournal]

This study underscores a noteworthy correlation between a higher frequency or longer duration of daytime #nap and an increased susceptibility to #cardiovascular disease among individuals aged 65–74 years, particularly in #females. https://t.co/q3ZZlLYb3f

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

Despite the high impact of EDS, we still don't have reliable biomarkers to distinguish EDS caused by insufficient sleep from EDS caused by central disorders of hypersomnolence. This editorial looks at the search for novel biomarkers to quantify sleepiness. https://t.co/66e8kGPSXY

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

Findings of this study underscore the critical role of #sleep physiology, specifically elevated sleep heart-rate following stressful #military training, in indicating subsequent #PTSD risk following operational service among combat soldiers. https://t.co/NV5Pd3A6t8

[Sleep Research Society @ResearchSleep]

Mindfulness, the ability to pay attention to the present moment with openness and non-judgmental awareness, has been associated with various aspects of well-being, including #sleep. This editorial looks at whether sleep can tell us how mindful we are. https://t.co/viQWhJ2fGC

[JCSM Journal @JCSMJournal]

The impact of Philips’ exit from the US market is still evolving. There is unlikely to be a catastrophic shortage of devices although more medically compromised patients are at greatest risk of being affected if supply of HMV devices is outpaced by demand. https://t.co/NjhXrfcY0f