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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 22/09/2026

Our latest video in partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes the ALLEGORY trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of obinutuzumab when added to standard therapy in adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus. Read the full study for free: nej.md/DrG49 #rheumatology

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 17/03/2026

Our latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes recent research into therapy for atrial fibrillation in patients with drug-eluting stents. Read the full study for free: nej.md/DrG36 #cardiology #AFib

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Hey I did a fun thing with @warren.senate.gov about breaking up giant healthcare conglomerates

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The only hope of uniting this country is in our shared hatred of health insurance companies. We should lean into that.

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The House of Pod @kavehmd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Quite possibly the most important medical discussion of our time: THE FIRST SPHINCTER DRAFT listen/watch the latest episode of Knock Knock Hi on YouTube or anywhere you get podcasts. let us know who’s team of sphincters is best. Youtube: tinyurl.com/2n74fmnm @glaucomflecken.bsky.social

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I think I’m at this point with the “doctors are pharma shills/root cause of disease” crowd. You do you buddy, I’ll see you for your cataract surgery.

MINDSET THERAPY
KEANU REEVES ONCE SAID
"I'M AT THAT STAGE IN LIFE WHERE I STAY OUT OF DISCUSSIONS. EVEN IF YOU SAY 1+1=5. YOU'RE RIGHT, HAVE FUN."

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

They removed it through her medial orbit. I do not advise going through the eye to reach anything not inside the eye.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

There’s a stray cat who comes around our house. He was looking skinny, so we’ve been leaving out cat food. Haven’t seen him in awhile, but the food was gone every morning, so I assumed he was eating it. Turns out a fat ass possum has been eating it. Asshole has been living like a king on cat food.

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Screaming Pectoriloquy @caulimovirus.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

one time i took my broken glasses to an old school eyeglass repair shop and the guy did a fantastic job, couldn’t even see the original break, but i saw a bit of smudge on the lens so i tried to wipe it with my t-shirt and he yelled “no!” at me and snatched them back to clean them properly

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

People do this in healthcare and it always irritates me. “Look at that patient. They sit there with an iPhone but say they can’t afford their medications?” Buddy, you are mad at the wrong thing.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

I made this video 2 years ago. I had a lot of people tell me I was being dramatic. Now we know UNH are pushing nursing home to get residents to sign DNRs. I’m so glad people are waking up. youtube.com/shorts/ZZtHN...

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Health Insurance Companies Don’t Care About You

YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

When you’re an anti-vaxxer and also bad at Zelda

Dr. Naomi Wolf. 8 NYT Bestsel... & Follow @naomirwolf
I have a horrible feeling that many vaccinated people will never fully recover their heart energy.
Do you know what I mean? That warm glow you used to get from heart to heart hugging of people, is diminished with some vaccinated people, to a brief flicker, much fainter life force? Energy healers, does anything work to heal this in your experience?

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The tanking UHG stock price is cool and everything, but what really makes me smile is the thought of their investors crying and filling their diapers because UHC isn’t killing poor people good enough.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I’d like to dedicate the DOJs ongoing investigation into Medicare fraud committed by Unitedhealth Group to one of the health insurance industries staunchest defenders

Vinay Prasad MD M
@VPrasadMDM • 10h
Of course, **if** doctors only recommended proven medical Rx then no insurance company should say no
The problem is doctors OFTEN recommend unproven or harmful things.

The ENTIRE healthcare system is broken, not just health insurance companies. It is NOT HEROIC to assassinate insurance CEOs
The assassin is an "asshole that is going to die in prison," as Fetterman says
VINAY PRASAD
DEC 12, 2024

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I am absolutely DELIGHTED by Unitedhealth Group’s latest misfortunes.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Happy 5 year anniversary of the worst Mother’s Day gift I have ever given my wife: The opportunity to perform chest compressions on me for 10 minutes.

Picture of Dr. Glaucomflecken post cardiac arrest

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I’m fascinated by scientific breakthroughs that were universally hailed in the moment, like pasteurization, that are now vilified by some people. Is this a uniquely American thing? Anybody written a book about why/how this happens? Like the psychology behind it. I’d love to learn more.

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A. Fatih Ozay, MD @afozay.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

You are also cooked.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

My wife just used chat gpt to successfully diagnose a bad ignition coil in her car. Doctors are so cooked you guys it’s only a matter of time.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I’m curious why Casey Means actually quit in *year 5* of ENT residency. Like I get burning out and leaving medicine to own a bakery or something, but the stated reason is bc she wanted to treat the “root cause” of disease? What? ENT gotta be top 10 in specialties that cure disease. It’s surgery.

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I can tell Casey Means was not a “top performer” in ENT residency or whatever they’re claiming cause none of her social media has ever mentioned the use of Q-tips

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

This is part of what makes health care feel so hopeless. We should have more power as consumers, but where do you go if you don’t like your health insurance company? Just die, I guess?

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I posted this last night as a joke, but after sleeping on it, I’m even more convinced it’s a genuinely good idea.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I still check in on the bad place & post there occasionally. I’m used to people shitting on docs, but these MAHA appts have brought out the worst of humanity. I honestly don’t think it’s safe for physicians over there. These are people who find your address and report you to the medical board

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Amazing. UHC shareholders are suing because after the CEO shooting, the company was “no longer willing” to use “aggressive, anti-consumer tactics” to generate the profits they were promised. A gift from the content gods.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

What if I told you erythromycin ointment at birth obstructs newborn vision, preventing light from entering the eye and depolarizing rod photoreceptors, resulting in lifelong night blindness.

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Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The rats have chosen a new pope.

Steam rising from orange pipes on a Manhattan Avenue.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Is pseudoscience cyclical? Like will the whole metabolic/seed oil/diet-cures-all-disease stuff eventually burn out allowing for a return to critical thinking, or is this just it now. Did this all happen 40 years ago and we just need to ride it out? Looking for a bit of hope.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Lmao it was all a fucking act. I mean, we all knew it, but it’s funny to see his hypocrisy laid out so beautifully.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Heard a great talk by a commercial airline pilot about safety regulations for pilots compared to surgeons. I asked if older pilots get mad when younger pilots voice safety concerns because they think the only way to be a great pilot is to work while exhausted and he looked at me like I was crazy.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Just passing along some friendly advice on how to approach potential changes to the Australian health care system @drruthmitchell.bsky.social

PowerPoint slide that says: “does America do it, if yes, then no”

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I learned that in Australia voting is compulsory and happens on a Saturday, you know, like a normal civilized country.

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Ruth Mitchell @drruthmitchell.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

When you meet @glaucomflecken.bsky.social and he’s even more amazing in actual human person. Fantastic discussion about pituitary tumours causing visual field defects. And my glasses. The ophthalmologist likes my glasses. #RACS25 #meetyourheroes #skullbasesurgery #visualfields #neurosurgery

Ruth and Dr Glaucomflecken are standing and smiling. Ruth has yellow glasses.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I got briefly confused checking into my hotel in Sydney because the revolving doors revolve the other direction and I had to reassure the hotel staff that I do in fact understand the concept of doors.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

On my way to Sydney where I’ll be giving a talk called “Dr. Glaucomflecken’s Really Fun & Incredibly Uplifting Guide to US Healthcare.” The takeaway message: do the opposite of the thing that we’re doing.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

My 13 yo daughter was on the computer laughing. I asked what was so funny. She said “I found this website called The Onion it’s so funny” and reader lemme tell you, the elder millennial dad noise I let out could be heard 3 towns over.

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Screaming Pectoriloquy @caulimovirus.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

“what do you understand about your condition?” “only what they’ve told me” “what have they told you?” “it’s in my chart” “can you summarize it for me?” “doc, i’ve been a patient since before you were born. i know how to evade any question to conceal my cognitive decline. i can do this all day”

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I understand this concern, but the anti-vaxx arguments are already everywhere on social media. We have to have people refuting this stuff. Can’t let it go completely unchecked.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I don’t think it’s possible to change minds on vaccines in that format (maybe any format), but Dr. Mike tried and he represented the medical community well by staying level headed and compassionate. I applaud him for that.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

The Dr. Mike debates anti-vaxxers video is a real life Parks and Rec town hall meeting.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Dr. Mike is the most patient man on Earth

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

God I miss those post match ophthalmology rotations. Watching a med student’s eyes light up when you send them home at 10am.

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I had a great time talking with 2 of the best people on social media - the most badass duo of @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social and @glaucomflecken.bsky.social - about why fighting misinformation still matters! And of course, fentanyl fentanyl fentanyl. Cause we are sadly not done hearing about fentanyl.

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Fighting Fentanyl Myths with Dr. Ryan Marino

YouTube video by The Glaucomfleckens

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Just saw a rant from a neurologist about people who use the term “cerebrovascular accident” and everyday I’m reminded about how accurate my characters are

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

“They let you know if you matched, but won’t tell you where for a whole week.”

White Lotus still image: Sam Rockwell talking, while Walton Goggins listens with an incredulous look

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Druv Bhagavan @druvbhagavan.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Every year during match week, I think back on this kind message from @glaucomflecken.bsky.social. It's hard to know what to say. But you are not alone. Please reach out to me if there is anything I can do to support you.

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The Med Student Goes to Therapy

YouTube video by Dr. Glaucomflecken

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Lady Glaucomflecken @lglaucomflecken.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Thinking about physician well-being a lot lately. #Medsky, what would have to be true for you to experience less burnout, depression, anxiety, etc.? Even if it is impossible, I’m curious what it would be.

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Dr. Glaucomflecken @glaucomflecken.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Where does TrumpElon think innovation for all their favorite biotech corporations comes from? PCR only exists because somebody was looking for bacteria in hot springs at Yellowstone. I’m just a private practice ophthalmologist who barely understands p values but even I know this shit is important.

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Paul Constant @paulconstant.com · 07/03/2025

Very excited to learn how private equity can somehow make the experience of shopping at Walgreens even worse than it currently is. Receipts that give you a rash, maybe?

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Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

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