David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Excellent explanation by @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social 010 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Greatly appreciate the amazing guest speakers who have come to talk to students in my COVID-19 course. Thank you @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social for coming to class today! And thank you to @apmcclellan.bsky.social for coming last week! 1233 0
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 010 0
Reposted by David GoldbergMelody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 06/08/2026All of the dystopic novels assured me our leaders would be more charismatic than this 27514 0
Reposted by David GoldbergProf Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I 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 23812 0
Reposted by David GoldbergMelody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 06/08/2026It 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...theguardian.comWhy making Anthony Fauci the enemy will harm US public health for yearsRepublicans are trying to scapegoat the infectious disease expert, even as they have gutted healthcare amid outbreaks of measles, cyclosporiasis and Ebola 16128 0
Reposted by David GoldbergUché Blackstock, MD @ucheblackstockmd.bsky.social · 04/08/2026RFK Jr.’s recent comments risk rewriting what happened during COVID. We should examine public health’s failures, but accountability is not misinformation. 04416 0
Reposted by David GoldbergProf Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 02/08/2026 371956716 0
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 010 0
Reposted by David GoldbergAngie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Next 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 715361 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Another reason why I think it’s important to teach students about the COVID-19 response 000 0
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 ! 2336 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Wanted to share this fantastic resource for caregivers living in Virginia: 000 0
Reposted by David GoldbergDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 09/04/2026The 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...nytimes.comTop C.D.C. Official Delays Report on Covid Shot’s Effectiveness 7402158 0
Reposted by David GoldbergProf Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026 7608164 0
Reposted by David GoldbergEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Good for @americanheart.bsky.social 118147 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 30/03/2026millercenter.org/news-events/...millercenter.orgHealth care policy and the midterms: An early assessment | Miller CenterREGISTER 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... 000 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Happy National Hospitalist Day! www.hospitalmedicine.org/about-shm/na...hospitalmedicine.orgNational Hospitalist DayOccurring 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... 010 0
Reposted by David GoldbergJohn Lukens @lukensjohnr.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Liver exerkine reverses aging- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss via vasculature: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...cell.comLiver exerkine reverses aging- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss via vasculatureLiver 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... 0134 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 20/02/2026www.vdh.virginia.gov/clinicians/u...vdh.virginia.govUpdates on Virginia Department of Health Vaccine Recommendations - CliniciansFebruary 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 ... 010 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Great 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. 031 0
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...open.substack.comVirginia Alzheimer’s Advocacy DayOn Tuesday, February 10th, Alzheimer’s advocates across the Commonwealth of Virginia will come to Richmond for the Virginia Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day. 000 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 26/01/2026open.substack.com/pub/insideme... Great post by @jeremyfaust.bsky.socialopen.substack.comCelebrating 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. 0103 0
Reposted by David GoldbergUché Blackstock, MD @ucheblackstockmd.bsky.social · 23/12/2025I’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...time.comHow America’s Health Care System Broke in 20252025 exposed the consequences of political interference, rising costs, workforce strain, and unregulated AI. 23611 0
Reposted by David GoldbergPaul 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...paulsaxmd.substack.comNo, AZT Didn't Kill More People than AIDSSome statements are wrong enough to make your head explode. 14516 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Excellent conversation with @jonykipnis.bsky.social & @erictopol.bsky.social 130 0
Reposted by David GoldbergEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 21/12/2025How 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...erictopol.substack.comHow Our Brain Drains Its Waste ProductsParticular Relevance to Sleep, Alzheimer's Disease and Immune Surveillance 520055 0
Reposted by David GoldbergJeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 16/11/2025We'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...insidemedicine.substack.comA 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. 513967 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025@erictopol.bsky.social looking forward to reading this! 010 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...medscape.comHospitalists Must Encourage Mental Stimulation for PatientsKeeping patients’ brains sharp and active helps stave off delirium, improves outcomes in hospitals. 010 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Hospital 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...ama-assn.orgMaking telehealth flexibilities permanent is the right callLifesaving telehealth regulatory flexibilities are set to expire Sept. 30. Congress must act now to pass bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth. 020 0
Reposted by David GoldbergThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 15/09/2025Noah 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 1457582 0
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 010 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 06/09/2025@cbs6-richmond.bsky.social sharing @jennog.bsky.social experience from this week: open.substack.com/pub/jennog/p...open.substack.comGetting the COVID Booster in Virginia This WeekI’m a masters educated public health professional. 000 0
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. 120 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Official announcement from VDH regarding vaccination: www.vdh.virginia.gov/blog/2025/09...vdh.virginia.govStatement from the Virginia Department of Health Regarding the 2025-26 COVID-19 Vaccine – Virginia Department of Health 000 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Back 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...governor.virginia.govGovernor Youngkin Releases Public Service Announcement Encouraging Virginians to get VaccinatedGovernor 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. 120 0
Reposted by David GoldbergIDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025As 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 6340184 0
Reposted by David GoldbergDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 03/09/2025In 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. 12442491184 0
David Goldberg @goldbergdadr.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Just creating more unnecessary work for already burdened primary care physicians! 010 0
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. 110 0
Reposted by David GoldbergDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 31/08/2025New 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! 472269468230 0
Reposted by David GoldbergMeghin Moore @meghin.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Virginia is one of the states on this list 63025 0
Reposted by David GoldbergGeriPal Podcast @geripal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Do 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 065 0
Reposted by David GoldbergIDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 27/08/2025IDSA 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 18552 0
Reposted by David GoldbergThe American Academy of Pediatrics @ameracadpeds.bsky.social · 19/08/2025American 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... 10235133 0
Reposted by David GoldbergYour Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 19/08/20251/ 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 👇 31579270 0
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.” 000 0
Reposted by David GoldbergAmerican College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 15/08/20252025 High Blood Pressure Guideline-at-a-Glance: bit.ly/47tyqo6 #Hypertension #CardioSky #MedSky #JACCbit.ly2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline-at-a-Glance:Download article citation: If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. 167 0
Reposted by David GoldbergDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 06/08/2025mRNA 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. 722712827 0
