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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The LA fires have devastated many, including Dr. Ray Samoa & his ʻohana. As a Pacific Islander leader, he has tirelessly fought for our communities’ health. After losing his home, it’s our turn to give back to someone who has given so much. Donate/share: gofund.me/e03cdbc6

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Donate to Ray & Nic Fire Relief Fund, organized by Jamal Gwathney

Ray, Nic, and family have lost their home in the LA fires. They are obviously devastated an… Jamal Gwathney needs your support for Ray & Nic Fire Relief Fund

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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

If you want to know the effect that climate change and fires can have on mortality, please see this paper by @kekoamdphd.bsky.social, Kauanoe Batangan, and me where we looked at the Lahaina Wildfires outcomes and how we can prevent these events. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

📖 Applications for the 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social JCO Journals Editorial Fellowship are now open! 🚨Deadline: 2/28/25 🌟Open to oncology fellows & cancer researchers 📚Gain hands-on experience in peer review, editing, & publishing! Apply here👉 app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01898...

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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Grateful to build community within our NHPI health focused research group. Our Bay Area team get together 🤙🏽

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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

See that yellow line? Those deaths are the result of climate change and turning away from sustainable practices and native ecologies. The future is watching. We must change.

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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

We appreciate the attention the @jama.com Network be has given to the devastating Lāhainā wildfires. These wildfires force us to pause and evaluate crucial questions in climate health and the handling of climate-related mortality data. @jeremyfaust.bsky.social t.co/AwuTnMheuP

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Usha Lee McFarling @usha.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Such a cool starter pack. Support local #journalism. Follow these folks and outlets. Subscribe! bsky.app/starter-pack...

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Keoni DiFranco🔺🇳🇨🇳🇨 @keoni-difranco.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Join us this Wednesday at Nation of Hawaii for an Aloha ʻĀina Day from 9-1. We will also be holding a Kalo & Huli community distribution from our first harvest 🌱

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The Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference @apccc.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

High Omega-3, Low Omega-6 Diet With Fish Oil for Men With #ProstateCancer on Active Surveillance: The CAPFISH-3 Randomized Clinical Trial out on JCO ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1... findings suggest the diet may slow cancer progression, warranting further study in phase III trials.

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High Omega-3, Low Omega-6 Diet With Fish Oil for Men With Prostate Cancer on Active Surveillance: The CAPFISH-3 Randomized Clinical Trial

PURPOSEMen on active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer are extremely interested in dietary changes or supplements to prevent progression of their disease. We sought to determine whether a high ome...

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Keoni DiFranco🔺🇳🇨🇳🇨 @keoni-difranco.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Just pulled about 300 lbs of Kalo from the first patch we planted at our newly opened loʻi at Nation of Hawaii a year ago. Can make about 700lbs poi, distribute 1/2 lbs to 1,400 community members. Building food security for Waimānalo through #landback & perpetual harvests. 🫡🌱💣

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The OncoAlert Network 🚨 @oncoalert.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

A warm WELCOME to our friends/collaborators at @ascocancer.bsky.social Who JOIN BlueSky Love seeing them here!!

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UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center @ucsfcancer.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

It is with great sadness that we mourn our cherished friend and colleague Felix Feng, MD. Felix was a distinguished physician-scientist and beloved at @ucsfhealth.bsky.social. His vision, dedication, and commitment inspired colleagues, peers everywhere, and patients. cancer.ucsf.edu/in-memoriam-...

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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I'm still adding, but for folks looking for all the cool Indigenous folks to follow, here's my growing list! go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9

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Dr. Kills First @hokaheyclay.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

If you’re Indigenous and interested in a career in healthcare you should consider pharmacy. We have an early assurance program, in-state tuition if you are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe and you’ll also get to hear me tell bad jokes during lectures! www.nnacoe.org/nnacoe-pharm...

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NNACoE Pharmacy — NNACoE

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 09/12/2024

Less than 10% of the NIH’s research funding went to women’s health research in 2023, and there is no center or institute dedicated to women’s health. As you may be aware, women are roughly half of the population. www.science.org/content/arti...

NIH's investment in women's health research fell from 9.7% of total spending on research grants in 2013 to 7.9% in 2023, according to the report's analysis, even as NIH's total spending on research grants grew from $26.3 billion to $43.7 billion. The panel recommends a huge increase in that funding.
It wants at least $4 billion spent over 5 years to elevate ORWH into a grantmaking institute that would house research on female physiology, reproductive milestones such as menopause, and female-specific conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome that don't explicitly fall under the purviews of NIH's 27 existing institutes and centers.

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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Dr. Jessie Kemmick Pintor teaching us so much about ensuring equitable access to quality care for undocumented immigrants and mixed status families. A reminder that immigration policy is health policy! @ash-hematology.bsky.social #ASH24

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The Lancet @thelancet.com · 09/12/2024

As the beginning of the next US presidential administration approaches, the USA stands at a crucial juncture for health. In a Health Policy, authors present five priority areas to guide US federal strategy in 2025 and beyond: bit.ly/49qa7Xj

Quote from The Lancet Health Policy "Strategic imperatives for health in the USA: a roadmap for the incoming presidential administration" Quote reads: By prioritising these strategic imperatives, the incoming administration can set a plan towards a healthier, more resilient future for all Americans.

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Rosie ʻAnolani Alegado | ME*E Lab @rosiealegado.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Took the direct HNL > IAD flight to get to #agu24 where I will be all this week. It’s a LOT colder than Hawaiʻi!

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Erick Lansigan @thebloodmd.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Amazing talk in the #ASH24 Health Equity Studio today by @kekoamdphd.bsky.social. Wonderful to see and started the day off brightly!

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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

After such an engaging crowd yesterday, excited to engage with the second session happening this morning 8:15 am at ASH Central! #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social

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Alisa Wolberg, PhD @aswolberg.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Just came from incredibly informative & impactful session on structural racism for native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders. It will repeat tomorrow (Mon) 8:15 in @ash-hematology.bsky.social health #equity studio near ASH Central. Highly encourage you to come hear this conversation! #ASH24 #education

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Kekoa Taparra MD PhD MPH @kekoamdphd.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Aloha! Come hang out with us at #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social to discuss the importance of the inclusion of Pacific Islander health data 🤙🏽 9:00 am Sunday in ASH Central 8:15 am Monday in ASH Central

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It’s interesting that the emojis show the earth from three angles 🌎 🌍 🌏 but not the fourth. Though 🔵 is a fair approximation of what it would look like. People underestimate the Pacific.

A picture of the earth showing the pacific ocean. You can see hawaii and New Zealand. Also the edge of antarctica, australia, and north and south america...but barely.

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Blood Journals Portfolio @bloodjournals.hematology.org · 07/12/2024

The American Society of Hematology Health Equity Compendium: examining health equity across the Blood journals #ASH24 #BloodJournals buff.ly/3VpLggt

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Morgan S. Levy, MD, MPH (she/her) @morganslevy.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

#RadOnc starter pack loading! Please let me know if you would like to be added. go.bsky.app/TbynCkm #oncsky #bcsm #gyncsm #hncsm

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 06/12/2024

Hello, #MedSky community! We’re excited to begin our Bluesky journey. Here is a sampling of the trusted, influential, and essential information you can expect when you follow us:

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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · 06/12/2024

Come to the Health Equity Studio (ASH Central) for in-person, interactive microlearning. See the schedule and sessions: bit.ly/AM24_HealthEq... #ASH24 #ASHDEI #HemeSky #Hematology

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Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo @kbibbinsdomingo.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

📢 NEW in JAMA American Indian & Alaska Native Life Expectancy: Writing a New Narrative Drs Tassy Parker & Allyson Kelley jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... Rising From Ruin—Revitalizing Native Hawaiian Health-Dr Kekoa Taparra & Nikki Kalani Apana jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Violet Blue® @violetblue.bsky.social · 09/10/2024

Researchers Kekoa Taparra, Jeremy Faust, and Kauanoe Batangan highlight the devastating impact of Maui wildfires and emphasize the importance of integrating Native Hawaiian values for resilient restoration: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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The Lāhainā Wildfires and ‘Āina Connectedness

This Viewpoint examines the disaster response and climate health concepts following the 2023 Lāhainā wildfires in Maui through the perspective of Native Hawaiian leaders and health care workers.

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Fumiko Ladd Chino, MD FASCO @fumikochino.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

30% of surveyed radiation oncologists said #priorauthorization has caused emergency room visits, hospitalization or permanent disability for their patients. 7% said it led or contributed to a patient’s death. This data is clear. We need to #fixPriorAuth www.astro.org/news-and-pub...

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Angelo Villagomez @taotaotasi.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Please follow my list of Indigenous scientists! I accidentally deleted my first starter park -- but recreated it with even more names. Who else needs to be added? go.bsky.app/9LhnuCY

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