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David Goldberg

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Hospitalist. Alzheimer’s Advocate

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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
@melodyschreiber.com thank you writing this. The health care workers who provided direct care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic remember what that time was like. One of the many reasons why I wanted to offer a course on the COVID-19 response this semester
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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 06/08/2026
All of the dystopic novels assured me our leaders would be more charismatic than this
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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I was very, um, passionate when @melodyschreiber.com interviewed me for her terrific news feature in @theguardian.com I’m not great at holding back or at hiding my feelings lol The horrific destruction & politicization of science & public health by the MAHA & MAGA kooks will cause lasting damage
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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 06/08/2026
It is perhaps not surprising Katie Miller would turn to Fauci; the rest of America did, too. But her actions contrast with the intensity and speed at which Covid was politicized – and the extent to which Fauci would draw conservatives’ ire, even years later. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Why making Anthony Fauci the enemy will harm US public health for years
Republicans are trying to scapegoat the infectious disease expert, even as they have gutted healthcare amid outbreaks of measles, cyclosporiasis and Ebola
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Uché Blackstock, MD @ucheblackstockmd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
RFK Jr.’s recent comments risk rewriting what happened during COVID. We should examine public health’s failures, but accountability is not misinformation.
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
@meghin.bsky.social @vpm.org if you know any students at VCU who may be interested in learning about the COVID-19 response, please send them this info! It’s also offered completely online so anyone can take the course as a non-degree seeking student
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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Next Wednesday is Fauci’s show trial. Ask if your tax dollars should go towards prosecuting lifelong public servants for imaginary crimes. Thank you @zeteo.com and @mehdirhasan.bsky.social for the opportunity to put this on everyone’s already full radar
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Another reason why I think it’s important to teach students about the COVID-19 response
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
@vcusoph.bsky.social Very excited to be teaching this course on the COVID-19 pandemic in the fall! I’m very grateful for the guest speakers who will be joining us, including @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social !
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Wanted to share this fantastic resource for caregivers living in Virginia:
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 09/04/2026
The CDC has delayed the publication of a report showing that the Covid vaccine significantly reduced the likelihood of hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter. This is a clear example of putting politics over science at the cost of lives. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/h...
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Top C.D.C. Official Delays Report on Covid Shot’s Effectiveness
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Great Barrington
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Good for @americanheart.bsky.social
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
millercenter.org/news-events/...
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Health care policy and the midterms: An early assessment | Miller Center
REGISTER FOR IN-PERSONREGISTER FOR ONLINEMajor changes in health care policy have been among the defining elements of President Trump’s second term. Policy experts from the Miller Center and UVA Healt...
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Happy National Hospitalist Day! www.hospitalmedicine.org/about-shm/na...
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National Hospitalist Day
Occurring the first Thursday in March annually, National Hospitalist Day celebrates the fastest growing specialty in modern medicine and hospitalists’ enduring contributions to the evolving healthcare...
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John Lukens @lukensjohnr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Liver exerkine reverses aging- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss via vasculature: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Liver exerkine reverses aging- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss via vasculature
Liver exercise factor GPLD1 rejuvenates blood-brain barrier integrity and reverses cognitive impairments in aging and Alzheimer’s disease models by targeting GPI-anchored proteins on brain endothelial...
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
www.vdh.virginia.gov/clinicians/u...
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Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations  - Clinicians
February 19, 2026                    Updates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations  Dear Colleague,  To date, VDH has now reported 10 cases of measles in 2026 — twice the number of ...
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Great day at the Virginia Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day! I had the chance to meet with Delegate @maynivar.com & Senator @scvanvalkenburg.bsky.social at the General Assembly to talk about how the Commonwealth of Virginia can invest in dementia care and support.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
@vpm.org @jahd.bsky.social Tomorrow is Virginia Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day on the Hill in Richmond! Looking forward to speaking with state legislators about how they can help improve Alzheimer’s care in Virginia. open.substack.com/pub/davidgol...
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Virginia Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day
On Tuesday, February 10th, Alzheimer’s advocates across the Commonwealth of Virginia will come to Richmond for the Virginia Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
open.substack.com/pub/insideme... Great post by @jeremyfaust.bsky.social
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Celebrating public health in a dark moment. The lives of Dr. William Foege and ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
Two notable deaths affected the world of public health this weekend. Both were sad. One was senseless.
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Uché Blackstock, MD @ucheblackstockmd.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
I’ve spent my career inside ERs and health systems. In 2025, I watched what many patients already knew: the system finally broke. I wrote this in TIME magazine this morning to name what failed—and what has to change. How America’s Health System Broke in 2025 time.com/7342307/amer...
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How America’s Health Care System Broke in 2025
2025 exposed the consequences of political interference, rising costs, workforce strain, and unregulated AI.
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Paul Sax @paulsaxmd.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
“AZT killed more people than AIDS” is false. I was a medical resident in the late 1980s. AZT wasn’t perfect, but it saved lives and was the first step on the way to modern HIV therapy. Evidence, history, and context here. paulsaxmd.substack.com/p/no-azt-did...
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No, AZT Didn't Kill More People than AIDS
Some statements are wrong enough to make your head explode.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Excellent conversation with @jonykipnis.bsky.social & @erictopol.bsky.social
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
How Our Brain Drains Its Waste Products and its relevance to our sleep quality and risk of neurodegenerative diseases A podcast with @jonykipnis.bsky.social and illustrative text summary of 3 of his recent review articles erictopol.substack.com/p/how-our-br...
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How Our Brain Drains Its Waste Products
Particular Relevance to Sleep, Alzheimer's Disease and Immune Surveillance
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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
We've got a MASSIVE DEEP-DIVE rebuttal to the NIH leadership’s recent essay. They're arguing for a head-in-the-sand approach to pandemic preparedness. The great @angierasmussen.bsky.social joins me in an extraordinarily detailed, line-by-line fact check. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/a-rebuttal...
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A rebuttal to NIH leadership's screed against pandemic preparedness.
Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins Inside Medicine for a tag-team response to a poorly reasoned essay by NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and his deputy, Dr. Matthew Memoli.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
@erictopol.bsky.social looking forward to reading this!
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
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Hospitalists Must Encourage Mental Stimulation for Patients
Keeping patients’ brains sharp and active helps stave off delirium, improves outcomes in hospitals.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Hospital at Home and other telemedicine services should not have been tied into this continuing resolution. It’s time to pass permanent legislation www.ama-assn.org/about/leader...
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Making telehealth flexibilities permanent is the right call
Lifesaving telehealth regulatory flexibilities are set to expire Sept. 30. Congress must act now to pass bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15/09/2025
Noah Wyle won the #Emmy for best lead actor in a drama series for "The Pitt." Accepting his Emmy, he thanked medical workers going off or coming on shift. bit.ly/46kJJwR
Noah Wyle accepts an Emmy. Text: 2025 Emmys: Best actor in a drama series: Noah Wyle, "The Pitt," AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
@kkjetelina.bsky.social @jeremyfaust.bsky.social sharing @jennog.bsky.social experience of trying to get a COVID vaccine in Virginia
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
@cbs6-richmond.bsky.social Thank for sharing this article and reaching out to Governor Youngkin. He could help Virginians by signing an executive order allowing pharmacists to give a vaccine without a prescription. This would also save doctor’s offices from being inundated with an unnecessary ask.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Back in the beginning of his term, Governor Youngkin wrote about the choice of getting vaccinated. I hope he is willing to sign an executive order to allow Virginians that choice now www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/new...
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Governor Youngkin Releases Public Service Announcement Encouraging Virginians to get Vaccinated
Governor Glenn Youngkin today released a public service announcement with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) encouraging Virginians to get vaccinated as part of his COVID-19 Action Plan.
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Our statement: bit.ly/45LeJHi
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 03/09/2025
In response to the dismantling of the CDC, California, Oregon, and Washington have launched the West Coast Health Alliance, which will make their own science-based vaccine guidelines, and make sure vaccines are accessible to everyone.
California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new West Coast Health Alliance to uphold scientific integrity in public health as Trump destroys CDC’s credibility
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
@meghin.bsky.social It should not be this hard for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they want one. As someone who was a hospitalist during COVID before vaccines were available, I saw the difference vaccines made in reducing severe illness and death. Hopefully Virginia can adjust.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 31/08/2025
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SECRETARY GINA DEBLASSIE
AUGUST 29, 2025
Ensuring Availability of COVID-19 Vaccine for the 2025-2026 SeasonTHIS ORDER supersedes any previous order, proclamation, or directives to the extent they are in conflict. This Public Order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until such time as it automatically expires one year from the date of issuance, or until such time as the New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary rescinds it.
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Meghin Moore @meghin.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Virginia is one of the states on this list
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GeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Do Dementia Care Management Programs Work? We’ve invited David Reuben & Greg Sachs to talk about their two respective trials, published in JAMA — D-CARE and IN-PEACE. #medsky 👉 Full episode: bit.ly/GeriPalEp371 😀 hosts @alexsmithmd.bsky.social | @ewidera.bsky.social #dementia #dementiacare
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
IDSA calls on insurers to cover COVID vaccines consistent with medical recommendations and evidence, and urges Congress to conduct strong oversight of the Administration’s decision restricting Americans’ freedom to choose vaccination. Our statement: bit.ly/3JBFPb6
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The American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule. www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
1/ Quick update on #fallvaccines: Flu and RSV vaccines remain business as usual this fall: if you’re eligible, you should be able to get them without issue. Vaccinations should start in September. Covid-19 vaccines are another story. There will be three key developments this week 👇
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
“The guideline recommends early treatment for people diagnosed with high blood pressure with a goal of systolic blood pressure (top number) goal of <130 mm Hg for adults with high blood pressure to prevent cognitive impairment and dementia.”
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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline-at-a-Glance: bit.ly/47tyqo6 #Hypertension #CardioSky #MedSky #JACC
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2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline-at-a-Glance:
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 06/08/2025
mRNA vaccines are one of the most important tools we have for preventing future catastrophic pandemics because we can update them more quickly than any other vaccine technology in response to new emerging viruses & variants. RFK Jr cancelling millions in mRNA research makes the world far less safe.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
@lukensjohnr.bsky.social Interesting summary by @erictopol.bsky.social! Also, @erictopol.bsky.social should definitely have you on Ground Truths sometime for your work!
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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SNAP Benefits Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline | AAIC
Participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may help protect against age-related cognitive decline, suggests national study.
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David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
@alzassociation.bsky.social aaic.alz.org/program/aaic... Looking forward to checking this out!
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AAIC For All: Clinicians | Alzheimer's Association
Hear about the latest in Alzheimer’s treatment, diagnosis, prevention & care at AAIC For All: Clinicians, a no-cost event for dementia health care professionals.
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Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
📣Today is a turning point in what we know about brain health. The results from the U.S. POINTER trial provide the rigorous data needed to say with confidence that healthy behaviors can meaningfully protect brain health across diverse populations in the U.S. #AAIC25 alz.org/USPOINTERresults
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John Lukens @lukensjohnr.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
APOE ε4 carriers share immune-related proteomic changes across neurodegenerative diseases www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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