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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

On IDSA’s & HIVMA’s Science Speaks blog: A study in JAMA Network Open investigated a mobile telemedicine-based intervention for hepatitis C virus infection. Read IDSA’s Journal Club review by Erica Kaufman West, MD, FIDSA. bit.ly/4cBvxDW

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Mobile van telemedicine increases uptake of DAAs for HCV among rural people who inject drugs

A study investigated a mobile telemedicine-based intervention for hepatitis C virus infection. Read IDSA's Journal Club review by Erica Kaufman West, MD, FIDSA.

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The Journal of Infectious Diseases @jidjournal.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Mtb-specific CFP-10/ESAT-6 CD4 and CD8 T cell non-IFN-γ+ responses are common in young Kenyan children despite low reported TB exposure ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4jT7AKv

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Carina Marquez MD @carinamarquez.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

So nice to see an excellent example of integrating social protection programs for older adults with TB screening in Uganda. Dr Mwesige presented data showing the program increased case detection in older adults! @unionconference #unionconf

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Carina Marquez MD @carinamarquez.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Can social networks be leveraged for TB case finding among children ? Dr Kakande from IDRC Uganda shares data from the SONET study…. Children with incident tb infection have more friends with TB infection compared to those who do not have TB #Union2025 conference.

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH, FCPP @epiren.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

A new study shows that vaccinating pregnant women against RSV led to a 72% drop in hospitalizations for babies with the virus in the UK, highlighting the real-world effectiveness of the vaccine in protecting infants. www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/resp...

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Respiratory Virus Vaccine Reduced Number of Babies Hospitalized by 72%

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, introduced across the UK in late summer 2024, led to a 72% reduction in babies hospitalised with the virus if mothers were vaccinated, a new study has…

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 05/07/2025

As a doctor in a hospital that serves the urban poor, Lindsay Ryan's patients already face such a gantlet of obstacles that modest barriers to accessing government programs can effectively screen them out.

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The Reality My Medicaid Patients Face

With work requirements in place, many will be removed from Medicaid even though they should qualify.

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The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

NEW STUDY! 📣 A large global study found men are more likely to be exposed to TB than women. The reason? Likely social behaviours: • More time in crowded indoor spaces • Delays in seeking care READ MORE ⤵️ 🔗 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @petermacp.bsky.social @hannahrickman.bsky.social

infographic highlighting the key points from the paper published in the Lancet: Sex differences in the risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based immunoreactivity surveys

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Doctor Steve Taylor @docstevetaylor.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Please sign this & spread the word Open Letter on the Dismantling of US Global #AIDS Programs as doctors, researchers, scientists, & public health experts www.bit.ly/PEPFARLetter @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social @sebpoule.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social @paulsaxmd.bsky.social #idsky #HIVsky

Please sign this and spread the word

Open Letter on the Dismantling of US Global AIDS Programs as doctors, researchers, scientists, and public health experts

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Carina Marquez MD @carinamarquez.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Highlighting an outstanding presentation at #CROI2025 about VIHve Libre peer-based model for expanding equitable access to PrEP and PEP in Mexico. They serve over 3,000 clients, more than 20% of PrEP clients in Mexico. Check out the video: www.vihvelibre.org/en/croi

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VIHve Libre - Tu red de apoyo

Programa permanente de apoyo para personas que VIHven con VIH. Somos tu red de apoyo, no estás solx

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Doctor Steve Taylor @docstevetaylor.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

#CROI2025 The eternal problem of what to do with my patient with persistent low level vireamia? Some further evidence suggesting these viruses are defective and not replication competent. #IDsky #HIVsky

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Carina Marquez MD @carinamarquez.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

#TBSky highlights from #CROI205 Day 2: Great posters and talks on case finding, some new diagnostics (TB-FERON), and exciting talk about long-acting TB drugs for TB preventive therapy! #IDSky 1. My favorite talk of the day was Brian Allwood's talk on post TB lung disease:

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Carina Marquez MD @carinamarquez.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🔥Very exciting data presented at #CROI2025 and just published in the Lancet: PK data for once year IM Lenacapavir are higher than twice a year SC Len at 56week and support phase 3 study for PrEP. The public health impact of yearly LEN for prevention would be huge! #IDSky

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Carina Marquez MD @carinamarquez.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

#TBSky highlights #CROI2025 Day 1: Neel Gandhi- Universal WGS study in South Africa among people with XDR TB show casual contact (residential proximity or shared clinic) is the epi link for ~50% of clustered participants, close contacts <10%. Comm.-based approaches needed to interrupt transmission

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Dr Laura Waters @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

"We condemn the censoring of science!". Powerful opening words from Diane Havlir for #croi2025 "Young researchers, we have your back. Community, we are with you" Hell yes!!!

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

HIV & ID physicians stand up for science to protect our patients. #IDStandsUpForScience In honor of tomorrow's #StandUpForScience rallies, share the reason why you stand up for science with the hashtag #IDStandsUpForScience.

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Kai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

"Early reports to WHO from the 30 highest TB-burden countries confirm that funding withdrawals are already dismantling essential services, threatening the global fight against TB." @who.int calling attention to impact of US funding cuts on #tuberculosis #IDsky 🧪 www.who.int/news/item/05...

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Funding cuts to tuberculosis programmes endanger millions of lives

In the past two decades, tuberculosis (TB) prevention, testing, and treatment services have saved more than 79 million lives—averting approximately 3.65 million deaths last year alone from the world’s...

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TB Community Coordination Hub @tbcommunityhub.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

ATTN #EndTB advocates! Have you seen this new resource assessing the impact associated with the funding freeze & discontinuation on the #TB response? Check it out & make use of it in your awareness raising & #FundTBNow calls to action! Thank you @brookeenichols.bsky.social et al tb.impactcounter.com

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Tuberculosis Impact Counter | Tracking TB Funding Impact

Tracking the impact of TB funding via USAID

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Jen Kates @jenkatesdc.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Status of our @kff.org list of potential Trump actions on global health after one week? -Reinstate Mexico City Policy ☑️ -Cease engagement in pandemic treaty ☑️ -Halt funding for/withdraw from WHO ☑️ -Rejoin Geneva Consensus ☑️ -Invoke the Kemp-Kasten amendment ☑️ www.kff.org/potential-he...

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Potential Health Policy Administrative Actions in the Second Trump Administration | KFF

Potential health policy administrative actions under the incoming Trump administration based on campaign positions and statements by President-elect Trump, President Trump’s record during his first ad...

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

#1/ Starting NOW Hybrid on Zoom & In-Person - @ucsfhealth.bsky.social #UCSFMGR w/ Dr. @annieluet.bsky.social on HIV in 2025: What's New, What's Next? Moderated by Dr. @bobwachter.bsky.social. Stay tuned for Live-Sky-ing of the learning pearls.

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