Dr. Christopher M Makris M.D.
Sleep Medicine Specialist (Pediatric) | Sleep Medicine
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Christopher Makris practices Sleep Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Makris studies, diagnoses, and treats sleep disturbances and disorders due to varying factors. Sleep Medicine Physicians are trained to treat many different conditions, including insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, idiopathic hypersomnia, menstrual-related hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disturbances, among others.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effects of megestrol acetate on weight gain, body composition, and pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
- Outcomes of children treated with tracheostomy and positive-pressure ventilation at home.
- Hemoglobin production in human bone marrow cultures is inhibited by lyophilized coagulation factor concentrates.
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- Dr. Dwayne Henry MD1425 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S Birmingham AL 35205