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Cait-leaRNing

@cait-learning.bsky.social
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Learning fun new medical facts everyday. Sources always provided! Caitlyn H. BSN l RN l CCRN

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
When I was a kid, around 1,800,000 people died every year of tuberculosis. Now, around 1,250,000 do. That's important progress. But at this current rate, it'll take a CENTURY to push TB deaths much below 500,000 per year. That's totally unacceptable for a curable, preventable disease.
chart showing a reduction in TB deaths since 1980--from 1.8 million per year to just under 1.3 million per year.
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STITCHES Medicine - the Best of Medical Research @medicine.stitches.today · 26/12/2024
Taxi and ambulance drivers exhibited the lowest Alzheimer's disease mortality rates among various occupations analyzed in the study. by R Patel V, Liu M, Worsham CM and Jena AB in BMJ #MedSky 📖 read the article: www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-08…
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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Whooping cough (pertussis) cases 5x higher this year than last! A combo of factors: * normal cyclical swings in infexns * pandemic changes in behavior (masking, distancing), now w/ rebound in cases - although we’re seeing decreases in RSV this year so I’m skeptical * decreased vaxx rates 🧪🩺🛟
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Whooping cough cases reach highest level in a decade
The U.S. has recorded over 32,000 whooping cough cases this year, compared with around 5,100 as of mid-December last year. Infants are most vulnerable to the bacterial infection.
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
I just renewed my CCRN! Definitely the certification I’m proudest of. If you’re a critical care nurse thinking about getting certified DO IT! Even if it’s just for the bragging rights.
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a man in a suit and tie is asking " what are you waiting for "
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Happy thanksgiving everyone! I am grateful for my beautiful little family. I am grateful for all the people working today keeping everything running. I am grateful for all the people who work tirelessly to make our lives better and for those who are kind. What are you grateful for?
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
In honor of my ittiest bit being 3 months SVT free I’m learning about first line treatment options for SVT. (We’re on Propranolol.) I’m so grateful for my nursing skills because even though I’m not a pediatric nurse I was able to catch the SVT quickly. ❤️‍🩹 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Evaluating antiarrhythmic drugs for managing infants with supraventricular tachycardia; a review
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the most prevalent arrhythmia observed in infants, impacting individuals with or without congenital cardiac dysfunction. Infantile-onset SVT typically manifests w...
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
It’s here! What a great listen. It gives me hope that even when companies introduce products that are damaging to public health we have proven mitigation strategies to help reduce harm. ♥️
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Lori Martin @nurseninapa.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Resource links to mental healthcare compiled by @drharmony.bsky.social linktr.ee/doctorharmony
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Mental Health Tools | Linktree
Helpful resources for mental health services and interventions
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A Life In Scrubs @alifeinscrubs.medsky.social · 25/11/2024
Don’t forget to request a refill of your meds now before the holiday! 💊🦃
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
This study is so informative. I learned a that there is still so much work to do to mitigate the harm that companies that sell dangerous and addictive products do. Namely speeding up the studies that prove these products are harmful… While trying not to get railroaded by billion dollar companies 😬
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Paper of the day? Be still my heart. 😍 I learned… For art lines the radial artery is preferred due to good collateral flow and low complications buuut if the patient has an interruption of flow somewhere in the chest the upper extremity pressure may not reflect the actual systemic pressure.
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
This is facinating and offers research opportunities if anyone needs one. Did you know loratadine can offer some relief for chemo induced bone pain? There is still so much to learn!
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Mark D. Levine @marklevinenyc.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
This is the most important chart published in America this week. (By @dylanlscott.bsky.social)
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Today I fell down a rabbit hole about the grandmother theory. It said only humans, orcas and elephants experience menopause. Seemed odd… So that led me to an article about a different study that says most mammals experience oopause. Which led me to this study here. www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Do mammals have menopause?
Semantics and lack of data have clouded our understanding about menopause in non-human mammals. The traditional definition of menopause based on the last menstrual bleed is limited and hinders cross-s...
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I can’t wait to learn something new!
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Today I learned…. MRIs use a magnetic field to line up all your hydrogen atoms in order to make images of your tissues. Lightly horrified but also fascinated. Thank you Ologies, Alie Ward, and Dr. Gurusamy for teaching me something new! open.spotify.com/episode/6RlW...
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Radiology (X-RAY VISION) with Varshana Gurusamy
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
“The Williams Institute at UCLA Law estimates that 1.6 million people in the U.S. ages 13 and older identify as transgender. And it says transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violence, including rape and assault.” apnews.com/article/tran...
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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year.
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WHO @who.int · 20/11/2024
It’s #WorldChildrensDay! Every child deserves the best chance of a healthy future. They have a right to: 🩺 Health 🍽️ Nutritious food 🤲🏼 Responsive care 💞 Safe, clean and secure environments 👩🏻‍🏫 Education and early learning 🛡️ Protection from harm #HealthForAll
Colorful crayon drawing of children on a black background.
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
This week (Nov 19- 25) also starts GERD Awareness Week! If anyone is interested in learning something new here is a podcast about GERD. I learned…. High fat diets can exacerbate GERD symptoms. Fat relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter and slows the rate that food moves through the stomach.
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Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Antibiotics: Know When and How to Use Them youtu.be/ZE_1_3TRvIk?... via @YouTube (Enjoy this now. In 2025, don't expect these educational videos from the FDA when the dysfunctionals take over.)
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Antibiotics: Know When and How to Use Them
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
In honor of Antibiotic Awareness Week, today I learned… The reason C.diff poop 💩 smells the way it does is due to an increase in bile acids. Thank you Cleveland Clinic for teaching me something new! my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...
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C. diff: What It Is, Symptoms, How It’s Spread & Treatment
C. diff stands for Clostridioides difficile, a highly contagious bacterial infection. It causes diarrhea and colitis.
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Kyle Swanson, MD, FAANS, FCNS @kiswanson.medsky.network · 17/11/2024
Looking for medical professionals to follow? Just added the 5th installment *Medsky Fast Five* #medsky 🩺🧪 Round 1 go.bsky.app/Qg2TA9p Round 2 go.bsky.app/9ziyYqt Round 3 go.bsky.app/9WQtZh6 Round 4 go.bsky.app/HRaNhEt Round 5 go.bsky.app/DvGjDh6 I’ll keep adding to the 5th (until it hits 150)
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NurseKelsey (she/her) 🌈✨🎉❤️🏳️‍🌈 @nursekelsey.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
We've officially filled all 150 spots in the first NurseSky Starter Pack and we're onto the second list! Let me know if you or anyone you know would like to be added and feel free to check them out/follow your fellow nurses 😄 go.bsky.app/63iHmya
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NurseKelsey (she/her) 🌈✨🎉❤️🏳️‍🌈 @nursekelsey.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
The NurseSky STARTER PACK #1 is finally up! It's a great way to find other nurses on BlueSky. Let me know if you know of anyone who would like to be added! 🙂 go.bsky.app/8ZMxNSz
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Benjamin Mason Meier @benjaminmasonmeier.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
The field of “Health & Human Rights” examines global standards to frame government responsibilities and evaluate health policies, shifting the health debate from political aspiration to legal accountability. Join our starter pack, advancing human rights in public health. go.bsky.app/H1MKR4x
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Jo Bibby @jobibby.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Updated with some of the new joiners 60+ organisations to follow who provide analysis and commentary relevant to health and health inequalities go.bsky.app/7teKEPq
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Today I learned….. These vaccines are approaching regulatory approval, policy recommendation or introduction. Dengue virus Group B streptococcus Extra-intestinal pathogenic E. coli Mycobacterium tuberculosis Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Thank you WHO for teaching me something new! 🦠
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NPR @npr.org · 18/11/2024
If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.
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Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Today I learned…. More than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur in the United States each year! This week (Nov 18- 24) is U.S. antibiotic awareness week! Thank you CDC for teaching me something new. 🤩 www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-u...
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Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit
Participate in U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week and help improve antibiotic use.
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Keeper of the Dram @markstuartdavis.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
This is huge news. This opens up the possibility of a viable treatment for a range of auto-inmune diseases, not just Lupus. www.science.org/content/arti...
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A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease
CAR-T therapy is generating excitement for lupus, scleroderma, and other conditions as clinical trials expand
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Cait-leaRNing @cait-learning.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Today I learned… You can expect to lose about a liter of blood if you break your femur. 🩸 Thank you to John Gallagher and his presentation Key Concepts for Trauma Care in the ICU and PCU - Part 3 for teaching me something new.
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