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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 02/05/2025

This is the oath. Where I choked up is when my classmates swore to protect and bear allegiance to the Constitution. In an era where so many constitutional tenets - political secularism, non-discrimination, equality, representation - are at stake, swearing on the Constitution is a radical act. 2/n

“I [state your full name], having been appointed a (rank) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domes- tic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God (optional).”

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 21/03/2025

Beyond grateful to have matched today at Rochester @urmed.bsky.social as an incoming Neurology PGY-1. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. #medsky #neurosky #matchday

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 19/02/2025

Psychogenic non-epileptic events are linked to faulty circuits or integration of information within the brain, which manifests as a variety of symptoms that look like, but are not, seizures.

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 19/02/2025

BONUS Educational megathread #3: Psychogenic Nonepileptic Attacks. Yes, they are very real; NO, patients are NOT making up their symptoms; Yes, there are good-quality evidence-based treatments available; and we absolutely need better awareness about this. #medsky #neurosky #epilepsy

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

Not every subsequent seizure in a person with epilepsy warrants a visit to the ED - but the following are reasons to call the squad:

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

After a diagnosis of epilepsy: it's important to have a safety plan in place, like the one below, and to ensure others know this plan.

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

Neurologists use this information to select and adjust the right treatment plan for each patient, which includes medications, diet, and other interventions.

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

What should I do if someone is seizing? Stay calm, keep the person out of harm's way, and follow these steps:

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

of note: some patients can grow out of a few specific types of epilepsy and not require treatment long-term, but this is not always the case, and often patients will need to take medication for it throughout their life.

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

What is a seizure? Seizures can manifest in lots of different ways.

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 16/02/2025

Educational megathread #2: Seizures, epilepsy, and everything you wished you knew about them (in honor of International Epilepsy Day last week!) #medsky #neurosky

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 11/02/2025

current mood after reading yet another article about the NIH fund cuts (warning: mild profanity in the original post)

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 08/02/2025

Educational megathread of the week: Everything you needed to know about stroke (but were too afraid to ask). Think of this as the beginning of a neurology education starter pack for laymen. All feedback is welcomed - hope this is helpful!

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Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD @ganesanb.medsky.social · 08/02/2025

Hello to all on #MedSky and #NeuroSky! My name is Bhagee Ganesan, and I'm a 4th-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine applying to Neurology programs for #Match2025. I'm passionate about movement disorders, neurology education, and health policy. Happy to meet you all!

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