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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Grateful for the kind responses to my KevinMD piece. Writing about humor, language, and connection in medicine reminded me that joy it’s a skill we can all practice. 📖 If you missed it: kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-humor-builds-trust-in-pediatric-oncology.html #JoyInMedicine #MedicalHumanism #PedsOnc

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How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology

A pediatric oncologist shares how humor, language slips, and authentic connection help bring light and trust to patients and families facing cancer.

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Sometimes the most healing moments in medicine come from the words we don't mean to say. In pediatrics, my "slips" have brought laughter, trust, and connection @stjuderesearch.bsky.social Connection only needs presence. How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology kevinmd.com/2025/08/how-...

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How humor builds trust in pediatric oncology

A pediatric oncologist shares how humor, language slips, and authentic connection help bring light and trust to patients and families facing cancer.

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Today, the importance of vaccines is more crucial than ever. We hold the power to make a difference by sharing information, championing accessibility, to build a community where no child die from preventable illnesses. #Vaccine #Immunization #children #PedsID (www.science.org/content/arti...)

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Here's the visual proof of why vaccines do more good than harm

See year by year how vaccines beat back nine dangerous infectious diseases

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Key Takeaways: - Over half of the immunocompromised pediatric patients with RSV required hospitalization. tudy highlights the - One-third of the patients experienced delays or modifications in their treatment for underlying conditions due to RSV infection.

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

This study @stjuderesearch.bsky.social examined the clinical course and outcomes of #RSV infection in 391 #immunocompromised #children #cancer

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

This never gets old! I really enjoy looking back at what I’ve read this year as I plan my book list for the next! #GoodreadsYearinBooks

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

You know a story is really scary when you are driving alone during the day with your audiobook laughing awkwardly with goosebumps. The twins from Rattlesnakes in “You like it darker” by @stephenking.bsky.social are creepy and terrifying!!

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I had a great time with Ken Gavina talking about immunizations and the challenges ahead. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

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Episode 4: Trepidations about vaccinations

Podcast Episode · PASCV: Gone Viral · 12/09/2024 · 32m

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Diego Hijano @diegohijano.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Both general pediatrics and subspecialties are looking at a somber future. Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape, and lack of advocacy are all adding up. Great first opinion @statnews.bsky.social #PedSky www.statnews.com/2024/11/27/p... #PedSky

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Pediatrics is becoming medicine’s largest skeleton crew

Opinion: Low pay, high pressure, a troubling political landscape — it’s all leading to medical students electing not to pursue pediatrics.

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