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Ben Nwomeh

@drnwomeh.bsky.social
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#PedSurg Program Director @nationwidekids | Vice-Chair #GlobalSurgery, @OhioStateSurg | Professor @OhioStateMed | #Naija

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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
I caught the AI chatbot hallucinating with fictional PubMed references, and I asked why. It responded with refreshing honesty😃
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Congratulations to @academicsurgery.bsky.social President @drcnclarke.bsky.social for exemplary leadership and a remarkable impact on clinical care, education, research, and leadership development #ASC2025
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
interesting times
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
37% of Gen Z skipping the gym, going straight to Ozempic studyfinds.org/gen-z-ozempic/
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Young and restless: 37% of Gen Z skipping the gym, going straight to Ozempic
Plenty of people want to lose weight in 2025, but here's why many may actually get there thanks to GLP-1 drugs.
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
I asked ChatGPT why it went down 😀
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
"a time of fear and loathing in bariatric medicine." www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
medpagetoday.com
Bariatric Surgeons Being Put Out of Work by GLP-1 Drugs
However, many expect demand to come back eventually
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
the 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/...
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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-2024-081948
bmj.com
Age against the machine—susceptibility of large language models to cognitive impairment: cross sectional analysis
Objective 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...
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Ewen 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...
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The Promise and Perils of Autonomous AI in Science
In 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...
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
evergreen, sadly
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
you are converting to laparotomy (thoracotomy), not "open laparotomy (thoracotomy)"
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Tom Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
The events of 2024 were eye-opening. Questions to ponder as we embark on a new year:
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
without @pkrugman.bsky.social what is the worth of my NYT subscription?
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
the author of this book, currently a #1 BestSeller on Amazon, was promptly arrested yesterday by said Criminal Justice System #Naija
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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.com
Amazing! This surgeon thinks he can start a case at 3pm! | GomerBlog
Sacramento, CA - Dr. Atul, a general surgeon, who evidently graduated from medical school thinks he can actually start a surgical case a 3pm! What an
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
this 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
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
percentages are reversible for any pair of numbers: 8% of 25 is same as 25% of 8
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From X www.howtogeek.com/settings-to-...
howtogeek.com
The 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From X
You should make these changes to get Bluesky at its best.
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
#BlueSky appreciation!
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Surgeons to get you soaring into the Sky go.bsky.app/RbGYMBB
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
“He who can persuade you to believe absurdities can persuade you to commit atrocities.” - Voltaire
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Tito Lugo MD @titolugo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Movers... I noticed that we're still engaging in the same behavior we once criticized on the other platform...be original...
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
BookSky, I’d like to bookmark this
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
interesting innovation; Your move, @elsevierconnect.bsky.social
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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...
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Operating Room Ultimate Playlist
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
y'all #SurgSky better follow @jmills55.bsky.social
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
and where is jmills1955?
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
love the Midwest—why let Cali have all the boring weather fun?
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
sounds like a reality show, "Patriot Healthcare Smackdown"
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
sounds like a case of pens being mightier than the sword 🤺
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
even Steph's knees needed a timeout🧎‍♂️
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
the #pedsurgbestsurg play zone... go.bsky.app/UMgKZ4L
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I have been reading @titolugo.bsky.social's PSU since I was in kindergarten...please bring it to #PedsurgSky #PediatricSurgeryUpdate
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Alex Casar @alejandracasar.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Added you yo this one! go.bsky.app/FLpYt9r
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Surgeons to get you started! go.bsky.app/RbGYMBB
go.bsky.app
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
my #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
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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
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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
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Ben Nwomeh @drnwomeh.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
#SurgeonsWhoRead. Please consider "Connie" an amazing memoir. A trailblazer who transformed challenges into opportunities for growth.
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