Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 17/03/2025I caught the AI chatbot hallucinating with fictional PubMed references, and I asked why. It responded with refreshing honesty😃 010
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Congratulations to @academicsurgery.bsky.social President @drcnclarke.bsky.social for exemplary leadership and a remarkable impact on clinical care, education, research, and leadership development #ASC2025 110
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 28/12/202437% of Gen Z skipping the gym, going straight to Ozempic studyfinds.org/gen-z-ozempic/studyfinds.orgYoung and restless: 37% of Gen Z skipping the gym, going straight to OzempicPlenty of people want to lose weight in 2025, but here's why many may actually get there thanks to GLP-1 drugs. 001
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 25/12/2024"a time of fear and loathing in bariatric medicine." www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...medpagetoday.comBariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 DrugsHowever, many expect demand to come back eventually 010
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/12/2024the best of BMJ Christmas 2024 edition: "Surgeons showed greater dexterity, but higher levels of swearing compared with other hospital staff roles, while nurses and non-clinical staff showed the highest rates of audible noises of frustration." www.bmj.com/content/387/... 030
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/12/2024 With the exception of ChatGPT 4o, almost all large language models subjected to the MoCA test showed signs of mild cognitive impairment. ...... These findings challenge the assumption that artificial intelligence will soon replace human doctors, www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-081948bmj.comAge against the machine—susceptibility of large language models to cognitive impairment: cross sectional analysisObjective To evaluate the cognitive abilities of the leading large language models and identify their susceptibility to cognitive impairment, using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and additio... 031
Reposted by Ben NwomehEwen Harrison @ewenharrison.bsky.social · 16/12/2024#AI tools can now take data and write a scientific paper entirely autonomously. As terrifying as that sounds, there may be some positives. Read our accompanying editorial here. #llm #nejmai ai.nejm.org/stoken/defau...ai.nejm.orgThe Promise and Perils of Autonomous AI in ScienceIn this edition of NEJM AI, Ifargan and colleagues present data-to-paper, an autonomous platform designed to mimic human scientific practice by guiding a large language model through a stepwise res... 071
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 13/12/2024you are converting to laparotomy (thoracotomy), not "open laparotomy (thoracotomy)" 000
Reposted by Ben NwomehTom Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social · 07/12/2024The events of 2024 were eye-opening. Questions to ponder as we embark on a new year: 111
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 06/12/2024without @pkrugman.bsky.social what is the worth of my NYT subscription? 110
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 05/12/2024the author of this book, currently a #1 BestSeller on Amazon, was promptly arrested yesterday by said Criminal Justice System #Naija 010
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 05/12/2024 Amazing! This surgeon thinks he can start a case at 3pm! gomerblog.com/2021/12/amaz...gomerblog.comAmazing! This surgeon thinks he can start a case at 3pm! | GomerBlogSacramento, CA - Dr. Atul, a general surgeon, who evidently graduated from medical school thinks he can actually start a surgical case a 3pm! What an 020
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 04/12/2024this article by @andrewmibrahim.bsky.social beautifully highlights the importance of reframing ambiguity as an opportunity for growth. The emphasis on intentional skill-building and proactive networking offers actionable steps that anyone can apply #MedEd #SurgSky #Pedsurg#Sky 063
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 03/12/2024percentages are reversible for any pair of numbers: 8% of 25 is same as 25% of 8 000
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 02/12/2024The 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From X www.howtogeek.com/settings-to-...howtogeek.comThe 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From XYou should make these changes to get Bluesky at its best. 000
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Surgeons to get you soaring into the Sky go.bsky.app/RbGYMBB 030
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024“He who can persuade you to believe absurdities can persuade you to commit atrocities.” - Voltaire 010
Reposted by Ben NwomehTito Lugo MD @titolugo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Movers... I noticed that we're still engaging in the same behavior we once criticized on the other platform...be original... 001
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 29/11/2024interesting innovation; Your move, @elsevierconnect.bsky.social 010
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 28/11/2024 Dr. Spotify's OR Playlist for 'baby boomer surgeons up to millennial surgeons' has Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Cardi B and Dua Lipa #SurgSky open.spotify.com/playlist/3oQ...open.spotify.comOperating Room Ultimate Playlist 210
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024love the Midwest—why let Cali have all the boring weather fun? 000
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024sounds like a reality show, "Patriot Healthcare Smackdown" 000
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024sounds like a case of pens being mightier than the sword 🤺 110
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024the #pedsurgbestsurg play zone... go.bsky.app/UMgKZ4L 000
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024I have been reading @titolugo.bsky.social's PSU since I was in kindergarten...please bring it to #PedsurgSky #PediatricSurgeryUpdate 010
Reposted by Ben NwomehAlex Casar @alejandracasar.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Added you yo this one! go.bsky.app/FLpYt9r 031
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Surgeons to get you started! go.bsky.app/RbGYMBBgo.bsky.appSurgSkyJoin the conversation 100
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024my #PedsurgBestSurg family tree 🌳: tracing back to my great, great, grandpa Robert E. Gross, MD—the pioneer who paved the way for generations of pediatric surgeons! 🩺✨ #SurgicalLegacy #MedicalHistory 010
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024“The RVU model is an enemy of surgical education and training” L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, FACS, MAMSE Co-Chair, @AmCollSurgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators 000
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024[THREAD] 1. As we enter the #Match2025 season, countless LORs will be written for candidates. Language matters! Here are some suggestions on best practices to ensure evaluations highlight skills and competency. #MedEd 120
Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024 #SurgeonsWhoRead. Please consider "Connie" an amazing memoir. A trailblazer who transformed challenges into opportunities for growth. 200