Peak MD / Robert M Gordon, MD

01/28/2023

post-hockey practice dog at Coney Island

07/26/2022

probably just the tip of the iceberg regarding many mental health issues!

Has coronavirus infected our dreams? A recent study found that COVID-19 survivors were more likely to have nightmares than healthy people.

Feelings of fear and uncertainty could contribute to stress. Stress, anxiety, and an irregular sleep routine are strong risk factors for having nightmares.

Following healthy sleep habits, reducing stress, and maintaining a regular bedtime and wake time may help reduce nightmares. https://bit.ly/3OvQ6SV

04/23/2021

right on!

Children who spend a lot of time outdoors during the day display fewer symptoms of hyperactivity. A new study of kindergarten children show this to be a strong link.

01/12/2021

Use your PAP device!!

A team at the VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, has launched a pilot program to improve care for Veterans with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

11/15/2020

Exposure to to***co smoke is the number one reason people develop lung cancer. Talk to your health care provider about screening if you have a history of smoking.

11/12/2020

No wonder the incidence of mental illness seems to be increasing as COVID-19 marches on

Sleep is crucial for consolidating our memories, and sleep deprivation has long been known to interfere with learning and memory.

08/28/2020

Please, once and for all!!

The AASM released a new position statement calling for the elimination of daylight saving time. The negative consequences of the sleep disruption related to DST are significant. The AASM supports a switch to permanent standard time. bit.ly/3b1FiKl

07/27/2020

and there you hayit!

According to results from the RECOVERY Trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, dexamethasone is the first therapeutic agent shown to reduce mortality due to COVID-19. Review the key takeaways from this trial: https://hubs.ly/H0s-GPy0

06/25/2020

So, get out there and move!!

A study of more than 155,000 adults found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Even a modest increase in activity, including walking, is associated with a 10% reduction in the risk of developing sleep apnea. bit.ly/2NrtXYV

06/15/2020

That’s what we do! Thank you Dr. Ramar, let’s keep up the momentum!

Today, Dr. Kannan Ramar became the 35th president of the AASM board of directors. “We are focused on raising awareness that sleep is essential to health, advocating to improve patient care, expanding the sleep team workforce, and positively influencing technology innovation to improve patient access to high quality, safe, and efficient sleep care.” Congratulations, Dr. Ramar! bit.ly/3hvZ0k7