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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 29/09/2026

This week’s NYUGSoM Child Neurology Grand Rounds Speaker, Dr. Kim O’Neill speaking on the “Social and Environmental Determinants of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis,” a topic she has spoken on nationally—including previously at the @aanmember.bsky.social Health Care Equity Symposium:

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 24/09/2026

Key takeaway from my participation in today’s pediatric chief of service: In addition to multidisciplinary clinical care conferences enhancing patient safety—with NYUGSoM now #1 in the country five years in a row—they are also more fun when conducted in a faux-fifties diner!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 23/09/2026

“What Does the Future of Child Neurology Training Look Like?” by Olga Rukovets; the future of child neurology is being set in motion today — neurologytoday.aan.com/doi/full/10....

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What Does the Future of Child Neurology Training Look Like? | Neurology Today

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 22/09/2026

Today at our NYUGSoM Child Neurology Grand Rounds we were joined by Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Wright, Director of Neuromuscular Neurology @childrensnational.bsky.social taking us: “Beyond Prednisone and Pyridostigmine: Predicting Outcomes and Navigating a New Era of Therapy in Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis”

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Treva @twebeck.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Presser w/ Assembly Member @keithpowersnyc.bsky.social giving updates including the importance of considering the effects of losing AMC in the community. Also, consider businesses that benefit from AMC creating traffic spending $ in the ‘hood #savekipsbay #savekipsbayamc #kipsbay #kipsbaynyc #nyc

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 19/09/2026

Continuing to expand the scope and specialization of our epilepsy center @bellevuehosp.bsky.social—serving both children and adults in the nation’s oldest continually operating hospital and a lynchpin across the largest public hospital system in the United States!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 17/09/2026

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now the highest-grossing movie in U.S. history, and would have had one heck of a downer ending without @bellevuehosp.bsky.social… #NoSpoilers

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Nature @nature.com · 17/09/2026

Primary-school students in sub-Saharan Africa who receive nutritious meals at school stay enrolled for longer and earn more money throughout their lives than those who don’t go.nature.com/4xZtxxs

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Schoolhouse meals serve up an income bump

Modelling shows a link between feeding programmes and higher potential earning in five African nations.

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WashU Medicine Neurology @washuneurology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are so proud to announce that Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil, was elected to the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Board of Directors as a director-at-large!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 16/09/2026

In an NYCish @childneurosoc.bsky.social residency program & free at noon this Thursday 9/17/2026? Join @bainbrainlab.bsky.social, Dr. Felicia Gliksman & I for our inaugural www.neuron.nyc journal club at noon, to discuss a key part of the ABCs of Child Neurology—communication and informed consent!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 15/09/2026

Kicking off our 2026-2027 NYUGSoM Child Neurology Grand Rounds season with Dr. Cigdem Akman, Medical Director of our NYU Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program discussing the topic: “Presurgical Evaluation of Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: From Diagnosis to Epilepsy Surgery Decision Making”

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Neurology Digital Education Collaborative @ndecinstitute.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome NDESP Cohort 4 Scholar Dr. Magnus Spangsberg Boesen, a neurologist and educator in Copenhagen using digital tools and AI in clinical care. ndec.institute

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 23/08/2026

Fun seeing Spider-Man and having my girls know @bellevuehosp.bsky.social takes care of everyone, even superheroes!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 22/08/2026

The latest American Academy of Neurology Residency and Fellowship Recruitment Statement is here: www.aan.com/siteassets/h...

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 20/08/2026

Tons of folks are about to be uninsured, will likely delay care until emergencies, and then a chunk will be hurt, die, or go medically bankrupt while safety net hospitals shoulder increasing burdens (or close)... apple.news/A5_9ityNMTx6...

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New Medicaid work rules put NYC enrollees and hospitals at risk. Here’s who will be hit the hardest — Healthbeat

Bronx leads the U.S. among congressional districts vulnerable to changes to Medicaid. Here’s a look at other NYC areas at risk.

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 16/08/2026

Back to baking gluten-free bread!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 16/08/2026

Really enjoyed ‘Cat Cohen: Broad Strokes’ at the Lucille Lortel Theatre!

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Tim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Sometimes sitting there at the bottom is a whole paragraph you didn’t know existed because it was scattered through your draft and it’s better than the one you tried to write

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 08/08/2026

Gluten-free German chocolate cake made with no adult assistance!

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 08/08/2026

Did you miss us? (say yes 🥺) S2, Ep 2 of Immature Brains: A Child Neurology Podcast is finally live! rss.com/podcasts/imm... We interview Audrey Nath, child neurologist, advocate and stand-up comedian 1/🎲 audreyforhouston.com

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 06/08/2026

Are you medical student / future @childneurosoc.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social applying in this year’s #NRMP #Match? The @aamc.org Specialty Spotlight on Child Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is available (for free) online: aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/260805_Res...

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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Child Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialty Spotlight! Optimal Strategies for Your Residency Application - August 5

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 04/08/2026

Are you an @aamc.org medical student and future @childneurosoc.bsky.social @aanmember.bsky.social applying via the #NRMP #Match? Join the free Specialty Spotlight on Child Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities this Wednesday, 8/5/2026 at 1pm ET: aamc.elevate.commpartners.com/p/260805_Res...

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AAMC Webinars and Online Courses: Child Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialty Spotlight! Optimal Strategies for Your Residency Application - August 5

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 03/08/2026

Had a great time getting to meet fabulous folks old and new this weekend @aanmember.bsky.social as part of the Health Equity Subcommittee—including a tour of their headquarters and a glimpse of the wonderful work done there!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 01/08/2026

Up bright and early headed to Minnesota for the annual in-person meeting of the @aanmember.bsky.social Health Equity Subcommittee; it’s been a while!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 31/07/2026

Per @doximity.bsky.social Residency Navigator, the top-ranked Child Neurology residency program in New York City is: NYU Grossman School of Medicine 🧠🥳🧠 *Photo represents winners of our recent minigolf outing as we did not actually take the 2nd and 3rd spots as well…

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KFF @kff.org · 29/07/2026

KFF polling shows most adults aren’t confident in the CDC and FDA to make recommendations about childhood vaccine schedules. on.kff.org/4fEiVfL

Blue graphic with white text that emphasizes “56%.” The text below it says, “Most adults (56%) say they have “little” to “no confidence” in federal health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make recommendations about childhood vaccine schedules.”

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 25/07/2026

Strongly recommend Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Worth seeing on a big screen if you can!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 24/07/2026

If when you’re a doctor you golf, do pediatricians minigolf? If you’re a child neurologist in NYC somehow that becomes minigolf night clubbing…

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's tomorrow, July 17th! Join us to learn about games, medical education and research, and network with your peers. mededgamer.org/conference-2... @empiricgame.bsky.social @zachlondon.bsky.social @pharmageddon.bsky.social @mikaelastiver.bsky.social @drsarahedwards.bsky.social

GAMER Collaborative
The 1st Annual Games and Medical Education Research Conference
July 17, 2026 11-4 EST

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Gothamist @gothamist.com · 14/07/2026

What does New York look like on the page in 2026? These books set in the city feature strange music, murder, prison, dancing, fame and, of course, the subway: gothamist.visitlink.me/5d7xwY

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 09/07/2026

As Parents Reject Vitamin K Shots, Some Babies Develop Devastating Bleeding www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/w...

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As Parents Reject Vitamin K Shots, Some Babies Develop Devastating Bleeding

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 08/07/2026

As we teach the next generation of health care practitioners not only how to execute but also learn medicine: We Are Losing the Ability to Discover What We Didn’t Know to Ask www.nytimes.com/2026/07/08/o...

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Opinion | We Are Losing the Ability to Discover What We Didn’t Know to Ask

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Neurology Digital Education Collaborative @ndecinstitute.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

True story. You'd have to be there (and you can!) Come see for yourself — link in bio. 👀✨ #ndec #meded #neurology #childneurology #lovewhatyoudo

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Pediatric Neurology @pedneurojournal.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Humanism is a central principle in the practice of child neurology. This study sought to explore the attitudes and practice of humanistic care in pediatric neurologists worldwide. Read Here: buff.ly/DwDroW0

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 03/07/2026

Making way for ducklings (and bunnies and tea)!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 03/07/2026

Hit up both the oldest church and the oldest candy shop in Boston, and saw a glass harmonica!

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 03/07/2026

Headed to Boston for the 250th!

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Child Neurology Society @childneurosoc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📣 Nominations close today! CNS Board nominations close June 30 for President, Councilor for the South, and Councilor for the West. Submit your nomination today: ow.ly/gAkG50Ze10n

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 27/06/2026

Delighted to (finally!) share this paper, written with Kiarra Akiyoshi, now a neurology resident at @WCMCNeurology, on the importance of mentorship in early neuroanatomy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author...

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Child Neurology Society @childneurosoc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

⏳ Only 1 week left! CNS Board nominations close June 30. Open positions: President, Councilor for the South, Councilor for the West. Nominate yourself or a fellow Active Member: ow.ly/YKxU50Ze0Zs

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/06/2026

I listened to this today (to check the sound, but then I got sucked in), and honestly I think it might be our best podcast ever. Interested in neurodevelopmental disabilities and how we take care of the whole patient? And also, cursing? 👀 Take a listen!

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 26/06/2026

SEASON 2!!! Finally, the episode of Immature Brains: A Child Neurology Podcast you forgot you were waiting for! Now with even more immaturity! rss.com/podcasts/immat… #pedsky #neurosky #neurodevelopment

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 23/06/2026

Don’t forget to vote, NYC! Find info @nycvotes.bsky.social / www.nycvotes.org and findmypollsite.vote.nyc

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Ali Christy, MD, PhD @oligoclonalband.medsky.social · 06/06/2026

Coming up! The first GaMER (Games in Medical Education) Conference, free and online, July 17th. A panel of amazing speakers, plus hosts @empiricgame.bsky.social & yours truly. Learn about the creation & study of educational games, make connections and share your work!

Speakers:
Zach London
Scott Crabtree
Mikaela Stiver
Teresa Chan
Jane Newman
Sarah Edwards

Bring info on your games and research in progress to discuss in breakout sessions!

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Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · 17/06/2026

Entries are open for the 2026 Brain Awareness Video Contest! Collaborate with an SfN member to create a fun, educational video about the #brain. Animation, song, or skit—get creative and submit to #BAVC26 by June 25. 🔗 vist.ly/58325 #neurosky #scisky #medsky #neuroskyence

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 16/06/2026

Brushing up on “Current Management of Pediatric Arterial Ischemic Stroke" at our weekly NYUGSoM child neurology grand rounds with Dr. Melissa Chung MD, Pediatric Neurologist & Critical Care Physician @nationwidekids.bsky.social & Associate Professor at the Ohio State University College of Medicine:

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Dr. Aaron Nelson @pedsneuromd.nyc · 14/06/2026

Not too hot to turn on the oven & bake; my only contribution was eating the final product!

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