Chris Gerdung @CGerdung
Husband, Dad, Doc, Friend. Views are my own. (He/him) Joined December 2012-
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Light exposure 1 hour before bedtime suppresses melatonin levels in pre-school children by as much as 98%. Children are much more sensitive to blue light than adults. Light dimmers or red lights at night are a good solution. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jp…
The pediatrics residency interview
Fortunately, a 2018 study looked at real world sleep training and showed that crying peaked on the first day and resolved within a week. Read the full article: How Long Will My Child Cry During Sleep Training? ▸ lttr.ai/pHeT #crying #SleepTraining
We're so proud to celebrate the organizers of @GiftsLives, Lindsey Kemp and Christine Post during #NationalPhilanthropyDay. These dedicated Stollery moms have raised funds and awareness of the need for more pediatric heart transplant research in #yeg and across the globe.
Lung growth and pulmonary function after prematurity and bronchopulmonary dysplasia onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pp… ta: @MSUPedsPulm
Nice work Dr. Casey and @DrJSilverman
#MIS-C is a rare, but serious condition in children, adolescents, or young adults who have had #COVID19 in the past 6 weeks. @CDCgov has new resources to help you diagnose and treat MIS-C. Learn more: bit.ly/3AlpspL #pediatrics #healthychildren #children #adolescents
U.S. Food & Drug Administration approves emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11. It says tests show it is 90.7% effective, comparable to the 16-25 age group. There were no serious side effects among any of the approximately 3,100 children tested.
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Speak out against sexual assault. Survivors will see it. Speak out against transphobia. Trans folks will see it. But don’t speak out because people will see it. Speak out because it’s the right thing to do. Anyway, good morning to all of you using your platforms for good. 🙏
@DrJSilverman All it took was us having a coffee! Think of what we could accomplish if we ran into each other more! cbc.ca/news/health/pf…
Check out the final podcast in our series on cystic fibrosis! This episode covers the presentation of CF. It was created by Dr. Rose Sun, a pediatrics resident, with support from Drs. Tamizan Kherani and Melinda Solomon, pediatric respirologists. pedscases.com/cystic-fibrosi…
Sept 27/21 MLA Getson attack on @dryiu_verna Letter to @jkenney here albertazmsa.com/ezmsa Statements by Getson demonstrate his abysmal lack of public health & system understanding @ErikaMacintyre @JennineWismark @noelgibney @GermHunterMD @shazmamithani @TehseenLadha @drslmd
BIG NEWS on school masks. Two studies one from AZ and one from throughout the US. #pedpulm #maskup #medtwitter linkedin.com/posts/growingl…
As a picu doc it’s my job not to panic or be scared when things are going wrong. I must be calm. I must be strong. I am currently terrified about situation in AB with Covid. If I am scared, I would suggest you should be too. We will do our best, I promise . Can you help us ?
I showed a resident how to diagnose a pneumothoraces She asked 'don't you mean a pneumothorax?' I replied 'it's pleural'

Annie Samuels @AnniebnSamuels
22 Followers 704 Following Lurеd thе bеst bеautiеs from all US statеs 😼 Rеady for a 1 on 1 mееting Somе havе nakеd profilе photos! Watching this https://t.co/90ihfX5AcW
Alena Tse-Chang @ATseChangMD
105 Followers 199 Following Wife. Mom. Pediatric infectious diseases physician - antimicrobial stewardship | congenital and neonatal infections | TB. Opinions my own.
Anthony Fischer, MD @tfischer78
1K Followers 2K Following Pediatric Pulmonologist, Assistant Professor. University of Iowa. Family guy with four daughters.
Dax G Rumsey @DaxGRumsey
199 Followers 583 Following aims to be the best follower of Christ, husband, father, Newfoundlander, paediatric rheumatologist, Habs fan, and student of wonder and awe that he can be.
Florence birru @FlorenceBirru
15 Followers 37 Following
Dr. Kent Stobart @StobKent1
1K Followers 928 Following Professor | Vice Dean Education | Empowering medical doctors to be physicians & surgeons #viewsaremyown
Terri Laguna MD MSCS ... @terrilaguna
1K Followers 1K Following Latina pediatric lung doc, fierce advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. Strong and powerful women rock. Science saves lives. My opinions are my own. 🌈
Litinaa34 @litinaa34
399 Followers 4K Following I am with my older mom and am managing with her it’s very good person she heart it’s so clean but our life it’s so crazy it’s so sad we are not happy our life
Rahul Verma @RahulVermaMD
324 Followers 356 Following Pediatric Respirologist & Sleep Physician🫁 @SickKids | Alumnus @SchulichMedDent @UBCMedicine. Child health, research, sports. Views are my own.
HCWvsHunger @HCWvsHunger
2K Followers 2K Following An annual grassroots campaign by healthcare workers to feed our fellow human beings. More than $3.1 million raised & we're not done. #HCWvsHunger 🍎🫶
sonny dhanani @sonnydhanani
312 Followers 231 Following pediatric critical care/ organ donation/ Canada
Adam Byrne @snifflesdoc
19 Followers 48 Following Pediatric Immunologist/Allergist in Ottawa. Father of 2.
Jonathan Duff @jonduff42
501 Followers 760 Following Peds intensivist, simulation guru and all around cool guy. Meep!
Rebecca Hay @RebeccaEHay
389 Followers 448 Following 📍🇬🇧 @Bham_Childrens & MSc (c) @UniofOxford #PedsICU Fellowship @CHEO / #Peds & Med @UCalgaryMed / @NeuroCarleton Alum Post-PICU & neuroICU research 🧠
Hamdy El-Hakim @HamdyElHakim1
123 Followers 120 Following Pediatric Otolaryngologist. Pediatric fellowship program director. University of Alberta. The ‘Other’. Likes & retweets aren’t necessarily endorsements.
Marielena DiBartolo @MDiBartoloMD
177 Followers 144 Following Ped Respirologist - now at CHEO! Past lives: Prog Dir (Peds), Prog Dir (Ped Resp), Master Teacher, Chair UME Child Heath Course @ UofCalgary; She/Her/Elle/La
KRylance @KKrylance
20 Followers 180 Following Rural doc. Hip thrusts are life. Retired runner out of retirement. Boy mom.
Jennifer Benz MD @Jen_Benz
37 Followers 211 Following
AB_Fam_Doc (#Physicia... @AB_Fam_Doc
1K Followers 874 Following Damn Tired. #InequityKills #ABdocs4SCS Family Doc & Mom. Passionate about patient care. #ABdocs4patients. All tweets are my personal opinions.
CW @clmwake
4 Followers 2K Following
Kerryn Carter @CarterKerryn
202 Followers 442 Following Kiwi in Canada, Mother, Anesthesiologist Pain physician, Lets make a difference together, She/her
Jennifer Coppens @JenniferCoppen7
83 Followers 226 Following Family Physician Mom Wife Sister Daughter.
Martha McKinney @MLMcKinn
252 Followers 522 Following Helping kids breathe, CF clinical research, hanging out with my cats, listening to/making music, why am I always on a plane or a fast train? MD, MPH, FRCPC
Dr. Meshal Almotair �... @Meshalm7
4K Followers 940 Following استشاري طب الأطفال العام والأمراض الصدرية Pediatrician & Pediatric Pulmonologist, Interested in #Telehealth, #Sleep, #TeleMedicine
jaime blackwood @jmepicumd
611 Followers 48 Following Mom of two girls, wife, avid skier, paddle boarder and hiker, PICU MD, loves travel, friendships and sunsets, enjoys camping and anything to do with the beach!
paula.m.d.h @MD_PaulaH
131 Followers 393 Following
Jill Konkin @djillk1
4K Followers 4K Following
Dhenuka Radhakrishnan @DhenaRad
84 Followers 72 Following love lungs, breathing and fresh air; pediatric respirogist @CHEO, researcher @ICESOntario, proud mother & wife
Reshma Amin @DrReshmaAmin
420 Followers 450 Following Pediatric Respirologist and Researcher @SickKidsnews and @ihpmeuoft. Wife + mom of 3, wannabe-fashionista. Tweets are my own.
Alexandra Hudson @alex_s_hudson
269 Followers 619 Following Pediatric Advanced IBD Fellow @SeattleChildren | Pediatric Gastroenterologist 🇨🇦 | MD, FRCPC |
Rozalyn Chok @rozchok
30 Followers 35 Following Pediatric Resident (@UAlberta_FoMD); MD (@UBCmedicine); BMus (@JuilliardSchool).
Dr. Jennifer Walton @jmwalton33
57 Followers 98 Following mother, pediatrician & medical educator who enjoys the occasional outdoor adventure
Mohammed Albalawi @Dr_m_albalawi
571 Followers 982 Following
Cara Bablitz @CaraBablitz
997 Followers 991 Following Métis advocate for Equitable Health. Palliative Care MD. Edmontonian. Farmers' Market Connoisseur. Dog Enthusiast. Supporter of Hope. @yeghoods.
Dr. Jody Platt @DrJodyPlatt1
78 Followers 77 Following Pediatric Respirologist passionate about advocacy for children and youth. Views are my own. (She/Her)
Frank Rayment @frayment
8 Followers 48 Following
Bob Climko @BobClimko
10K Followers 10K Following Bob Climko, MD, MBA Helping Leaders Journey from Success Toward Significance. #LeadershipConsultant #PerformanceConsultant
Indra Narang @IndraNarang
345 Followers 319 Following mother | sister | friend | advocate especially of good sleep | Sleep researcher | #equity, diversity and inclusion | paediatrician | | runner |
C Macneil @cmplxcare
105 Followers 227 Following Canadian Paediatrician, one node in the network of care
Joanna MacLean @JoMacLean4
91 Followers 146 Following Pediatric Respirologist & Sleep Medicine doctor, researcher, runner, yoga practitioner & traveller. Opinions are my own. Pronouns she/her.
Michael Khoury @makhoury
923 Followers 1K Following Pediatric Cardiologist @ualberta @stollerykids - heart transplant, preventive cardiology, and cardiac rehab
Laurie A. Lee @LauriePICUNP
416 Followers 590 Following Nurse Practitioner, Epi PhD Candidate Director of ACH PICU Research Program Pain and Delirium Researcher Mom of boys she/her
kes @07_kes
8 Followers 186 Following
PedsGI 🇨🇦🇵�... @PedsGImom
824 Followers 696 Following Pediatric GI. Celiac disease enthusiast. Trying to stand up for science & truth. Typos are my specialty & opinions all my own.
Danielle Adam @dadam_2601
34 Followers 109 Following Pediatric Respirologist hanging out in the Maritimes | 🇿🇦+🇲🇺= 🇨🇦
Lindsey Campbell MD @LCampbellMd
719 Followers 584 Following Yukon family physician in traditional Kaska territory. Opinions are my own. She/her
Michael Derynck @mrderynck
311 Followers 973 Following Pediatric respirologist @queenspeds. Tenor. Canoeist and outdoor enthusiast. he/him
Lisa Lemieux @Lisa_Lemieux_MD
183 Followers 561 Following Hospitalist turned Developmental Pediatrician. Fascinated by all things #meded. Interested in physician identity and wellness. Artist on the side.
Dr. Verna Yiu (she/he... @dryiu_verna
11K Followers 279 Following Proud to live in Canada where universal healthcare is a basic human right
Terri Laguna MD MSCS ... @terrilaguna
1K Followers 1K Following Latina pediatric lung doc, fierce advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. Strong and powerful women rock. Science saves lives. My opinions are my own. 🌈
Rahul Verma @RahulVermaMD
324 Followers 356 Following Pediatric Respirologist & Sleep Physician🫁 @SickKids | Alumnus @SchulichMedDent @UBCMedicine. Child health, research, sports. Views are my own.
Dr James Makokis (neh... @DrMakokis
24K Followers 935 Following Nehiyô Family MD - Rural Health, Transgender Med. Ultra Trail🏃🏽♂️Season 7 Winner @AmazingRaceCDA Nehiyawewin language learner.
Marmot Basin @MarmotBasin
9K Followers 2K Following Official account for Marmot Basin, located in the Canadian Rockies. 📸 #MyMarmot or #MarmotBasin.
Jennifer Conway @jen_conway1
304 Followers 312 Following Pediatric Cardiologist; specializing in mechanical support, heart failure and transplantation
ERS @EuroRespSoc
32K Followers 465 Following The European Respiratory Society is dedicated to sharing scientific knowledge, fighting lung disease and promoting lung health.
sonny dhanani @sonnydhanani
312 Followers 231 Following pediatric critical care/ organ donation/ Canada
Dr Sue Dojeiji @DrSueDojeiji
676 Followers 1K Following Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Specialist @OttawaHospital, ClinicianEducator, Communication Skills Consultant, Advocate for Persons with Disability
Georges Laraque @GeorgesLaraque
209K Followers 95K Following 13 years NHL, Best Seller Author,Public Speaker,co-owner https://t.co/n3BdlNzm6o & https://t.co/GLILumduTE,Radio Host 91.9 https://t.co/Wa6baRashy
HCWvsHunger @HCWvsHunger
2K Followers 2K Following An annual grassroots campaign by healthcare workers to feed our fellow human beings. More than $3.1 million raised & we're not done. #HCWvsHunger 🍎🫶
Amarjeet Sohi @AmarjeetSohiYEG
48K Followers 3K Following Mayor of Edmonton, Alberta. Together, we can build an Edmonton for all of us.
Adam Byrne @snifflesdoc
19 Followers 48 Following Pediatric Immunologist/Allergist in Ottawa. Father of 2.
KRylance @KKrylance
20 Followers 180 Following Rural doc. Hip thrusts are life. Retired runner out of retirement. Boy mom.
Benjamin Gold @BenjamminGold
2K Followers 273 Following Husband, girl-dad, boy-dad, healer, pedi gastro; love music, sports, life! Passion for diversity, human-kind, teaching! #heforshe He/him/his. Tweets are my own!
Baha Moshiree MD, MSc... @BMoshiree
2K Followers 677 Following Director of Motility, Professor of Medicine, Woman in Medicine #164 at Wake Forest, Atrium Health, ANMS Education Chair, ACG & AGA member, Asst Ed. AJG.
Jonathan Duff @jonduff42
501 Followers 760 Following Peds intensivist, simulation guru and all around cool guy. Meep!
ATS_Assemblies @ATS_Assemblies
5K Followers 1K Following Follow @ATS_Assemblies for news and updates on the American Thoracic Society’s 14 Assemblies and Sections! 🫁
ATS Early Career @atsearlycareer
6K Followers 1K Following Keeping #medicalstudents, #residents, #fellows, & #earlycareerprofessionals up to date on the latest news in #PCCM Follows,retweets&likes ≠ endorsements
ATS Blue Journal @ATSBlueEditor
20K Followers 403 Following Posting content from the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine; follows do not indicate endorsement. #pulmCC #sleepmed #AJRCCM #RespEd #ATS
ATS Section on #MedEd @ATSMedEd
4K Followers 148 Following Official account for the ATS Section on #MedEd. Resource & collaboration hub for medical educators & learners.
Alena Tse-Chang @ATseChangMD
105 Followers 199 Following Wife. Mom. Pediatric infectious diseases physician - antimicrobial stewardship | congenital and neonatal infections | TB. Opinions my own.
ATSPeds @ATSPeds
1K Followers 206 Following Tweets for @ATScommunity Ped Assembly. Tweet team: Alvin Singh, Devika Rao, Ryan Thomas, Brandon Seay, Ben Kopp, Jane Taylor, Tiffany Turner, Adam Van Mason
Rebecca Hay @RebeccaEHay
389 Followers 448 Following 📍🇬🇧 @Bham_Childrens & MSc (c) @UniofOxford #PedsICU Fellowship @CHEO / #Peds & Med @UCalgaryMed / @NeuroCarleton Alum Post-PICU & neuroICU research 🧠
Max Verstappen @Max33Verstappen
4.1M Followers 301 Following F1 World Champion @redbullracing | Keep Pushing the limits 🦁
Daniel Ricciardo @danielricciardo
3.4M Followers 194 Following Formula 1 driver from Australia. https://t.co/k9Mg3OJ8qh
Scuderia Ferrari HP @ScuderiaFerrari
5.7M Followers 79 Following The official home of the Tifosi. 🇮🇹 🏆 16x Constructors’ Champions 🏆 15x Drivers’ Champions
Hamdy El-Hakim @HamdyElHakim1
123 Followers 120 Following Pediatric Otolaryngologist. Pediatric fellowship program director. University of Alberta. The ‘Other’. Likes & retweets aren’t necessarily endorsements.
Kerryn Carter @CarterKerryn
202 Followers 442 Following Kiwi in Canada, Mother, Anesthesiologist Pain physician, Lets make a difference together, She/her
Jennifer Coppens @JenniferCoppen7
83 Followers 226 Following Family Physician Mom Wife Sister Daughter.
Tara Wren she/her @tarawren
91 Followers 140 Following mother, wife, nurse who specializes in peds palliative care and bereavement after child loss, patient of public health care, community volunteer.
Martha McKinney @MLMcKinn
252 Followers 522 Following Helping kids breathe, CF clinical research, hanging out with my cats, listening to/making music, why am I always on a plane or a fast train? MD, MPH, FRCPC
Erika MacIntyre @ErikaMacintyre
227 Followers 86 Following Ventilator Doctor @AlbertaDoctors / Mother and Wife @edmontonpolice / e-biker / Sailor @boatingBC / President @EZMSA2
paula.m.d.h @MD_PaulaH
131 Followers 393 Following
Parksy @PfParks
7K Followers 1K Following Emergency Physician, (he/him), public health advocate, you have to kick in the darkness until it bleeds daylight…tweets representing NO ONE but me
Meagan Mahoney @mahoney_writes
163 Followers 238 Following Pediatric Intensive Care Doc, Mom, MG Author. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. She/Her
jaime blackwood @jmepicumd
611 Followers 48 Following Mom of two girls, wife, avid skier, paddle boarder and hiker, PICU MD, loves travel, friendships and sunsets, enjoys camping and anything to do with the beach!
Mohammed Albalawi @Dr_m_albalawi
571 Followers 982 Following
Ted Lasso @TedLasso
811K Followers 191 Following Father. Diamond Dog. Proud coach of Henry’s soccer team. I have a real tricky time hearing folks that don't believe in themselves!
Jill Konkin @djillk1
4K Followers 4K Following
Saurav Luthra MD @SauravLuthra
892 Followers 812 Following Sleep Physician | Assistant Professor @KUMedCenter | Sleep Medicine @HarvardMed | Critical Thinker | Tech & #AI Advocate | Dedicated to #Sleep Care for All
Dhenuka Radhakrishnan @DhenaRad
84 Followers 72 Following love lungs, breathing and fresh air; pediatric respirogist @CHEO, researcher @ICESOntario, proud mother & wife
Rozalyn Chok @rozchok
30 Followers 35 Following Pediatric Resident (@UAlberta_FoMD); MD (@UBCmedicine); BMus (@JuilliardSchool).