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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Australian GP is just absolutely bananas! What a wild way to start off a chaotic season. #F1

Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Medicine is unforgiving but, for women, the sacrifice runs deeper. Balancing career & life, proving ourselves, & accepting exhaustion as normal. Talking isn’t enough. We need real change & support. Because what’s the point of saving lives if we’re simply losing our own in the process? #Medsky

time.com

Women Live Longer Than Men—But Not in Medicine

"What could explain this mortality puzzle?" write Dr. Christopher Worsham and Dr. Anupam Jena.

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

22/ Mae C. Jemison, MD - American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut - first Black woman to travel into space - founded 100 Year Starship, nonprofit educational foundation - #Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductee #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Christ in a Red Robe, by Minerva Teichert, 1945, 📸 by Brian Babineau

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

"My background isn't a sad story, it is an American story. I wanted to share it with you today so that you understand I am rooted in my principles, and I won't compromise them for anything. I do this without fear." Goosebumps and tears.

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Thank you, @jama.com "...the silencing of this scientific discourse directly threatens the professional oaths that many have taken to protect the health of patients and the public. The silence with which many of us and our institutions are meeting this moment must be challenged." #Medsky

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Reaffirming the JAMA Network Commitment to the Health of Patients and the Public

In the first month of the new administration responsible for leading the US, the executive branch has issued a flurry of orders, including ones associated with the dismissal or resignation of tens of ...

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

19/ Levi Watkins, MD - first to successfully implant automatic defibrillator in human patient (w/ #VivienThomas) - groundbreaking research on angiotensin blockers used in CHF - lecture series on Diversity in Medical Education named after him at Vanderbilt Univ #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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Black History Database @blackhistorydb.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (February 23, 1868 – August 27, 1963) was an American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist. 1/

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Numbers continue to rise in this Texas measles outbreak. >80% of the cases are in those under 18 years of age. Vaccines work. Vaccines save lives. #Medsky #IDsky

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

18/ Rosalyn P Scott, MD - first Black woman trained in thoracic surgery - first Black woman to become a member Society of University Surgeons - Former President, Women in Thoracic Surgery - Founding member, Black Academic Surgeons #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 19/02/2025

NEW: Two planes were involved in a fatal crash this morning at Marana Regional Airport in Arizona At least one person is confirmed dead in what the Marana Police Department is describing as an "aircraft collision." More details to come.

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Anthony Lau, PharmD BCPS @alaurx.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Here’s a "shorter" (😅) tweetorial…why do we use a combination of beta-lactam + vancomycin for cellulitis or MSSA bacteremia? If vancomycin covers both strep and staph, why not use it alone? Let’s dive in! 🧵 #medsky #pharmsky #EMsky #MedEd #IDsky #AMSky #nursesky

media.tenor.com

maybe we could kill two birds with one stone

ALT: maybe we could kill two birds with one stone

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Natalia Sampaio @drnatsampaio.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Amazing! I’m so inspired by Shayanti and her team for tackling this hugely important and largely neglected #womenshealth issue! #medsky 🧪

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

In western Texas, a measles outbreak doubled from 24 confirmed cases on Tuesday to 48 cases on Friday, This marks the largest measles outbreak in the state in more than 30 years. Yes, we should very much be concerned. #vaccineswork

abcnews.go.com

Measles cases are rising in US as Texas outbreak grows. Should we be concerned?

Measles is spreading across the U.S., with an outbreak growing in Texas and cases reported in nearby states. Experts explain whether or not you should be concerned.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 17/02/2025

Mexico said Monday it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuit.

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Mexico says it will wait for new response from Google on Gulf of Mexico name dispute before filing lawsuit

“We will wait for Google’s response and if not, we will proceed to court,” Sheinbaum said Monday during a morning press briefing.

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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 17/02/2025

Vaccines are safe and effective. Elections have consequences. #MedSky

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I've had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Scantlebury a few times, thanks to SBAS. She's truly a lovely person and a wonderful source of encouragement.

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

13/ Clive O Callender, MD - founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) - founded the Howard University Hospital Transplant Center (1974) - National Minority Donor Awareness Award (2014) #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I love the work I do. But some days really break your heart.

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

A Happy Trauma Valentine's to you!

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

For the city I love For the city that rebuilt me from the inside out For the city I call home, even now away It may seem so trivial in light of everything else, but as a Philadelphian, I know what & how much this means. To the city of love, no matter what anyone else may think. Go. Birds. #Eagles

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Perfect start to this Sunday. Sunrise hike. 📍: Fountain Hills, AZ; Western -> Sonoran -> Promenade loop. 5.73mi, 1549ft elevation. #Bluesky #Trailsky

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Today, we celebrate Black Women Physicians' Day, honouring Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler’s 1864 milestone as the first Black female physician in the U.S. Forever grateful to stand on the shoulders of giants and to continue paving the way for greater diversity and inclusion in Medicine. #BHM #Blacksky

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

8/ Patricia Bath, MD - ophthalmologist, inventor, humanitarian & academic - inventor: laser cataract surgery (Lazerphaco Probe) - first woman member of Jules Stein Eye Institute - first woman to lead a post-graduate training program in ophthalmology #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Sen. John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote yes on Pam Bondi's confirmation, but no Democratic senators objected to unanimous consent that allowed the process to move forward.

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Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP @pediatricskc.medsky.network · 06/02/2025

Suing people for sharing stories of all the ways insurance has led to delayed medical care, personal financial impact/ruin, and other horrors is right on par for the insurance company deemed the Evil Empire by many physicians.

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Flu & other respiratory diseases are running rampant this season. Please protect your health and encourage those you care for to do the same by getting vaccinated. #vaccineswork

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

As far as I know, there are no examples of modern nations turning their backs on medical science. But there’s every reason to expect the consequences to be ghastly. When - not if - the next pandemic strikes, we can expect the federal response to be even worse than it was when Trump confronted Covid.

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Rabbi Jill Zimmerman @rabbijill.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Listen friends - gather your hope where you can. People showed up in all 50 states on a moments notice. Voicemail boxes of senators are filling up. Lawsuits are being filed. Look at all the good people. And do not forget to take care of yourselves. Seriously. This is a long haul.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The United States Military Academy has just eliminated all Cadet clubs and activities for POC. Most of these have existed for decades like the Society of Black Engineers. They were there when I was a Cadet in 1987. All of the religious ones remain. This isn’t DEI. It’s white Christian Nationalism.

A memo listing all of the clubs eliminated by USMA.

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

4/ Alexa Irene Canady, MD - first Black female neurosurgeon in US - research led to invention of programmable antisiphon shunt to treat hydrocephalus - inducted into #Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1989 #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Senator Bill Cassidy just voted to advance illness, disability, and death for the American people. Disgraceful abandonment of your obligations as a doctor and an elected official. The preventable deaths this man will cause are on your hands. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

nbcnews.com

Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary

The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send Kennedy’s bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full chamber.

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Nigeria's government approves funding to move towards a self sustainable model for HIV care. More African states have to follow suit and fill the gap created by the loss of US aid which has shown itself to not be reliable. fmino.gov.ng/fec-approves...

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FEC Approves $1.07 Billion For Health Sector Reform And HIV/Aids Treatment Expansion - Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities

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Tan-Lucien Mohammed, MD, FACR @tlhm-md.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Kicking off #BlackHistoryMonth w/ an appreciation thread of physicians: 1/ Charles R. Drew, MD - American surgeon & researcher - pioneer in the field of blood transfusions - developed techniques for blood storage - first African-American surgeon to examine for @facs.org

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

It's terrifying that it has even come to this. Share and pin for future reference.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Oligarchy doesn’t even begin to describe what this is

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Arghavan Salles, MD, PhD @arghavansallesmd.medsky.social · 03/02/2025

People have asked for a script for calling Congress to express concern about websites being removed from the Office of Research for Women’s Health, so I wrote one. Feel free to modify as needed. I also added a section about the CDC. The most updated version is on my Substack. +

"Hi, my name is < name>, and I am a constituent of <MoC name> calling from < where you live> to express my concern about the government's removal of critical information from the website of the Office of Research on Women's Health. Women's health has historically been severely understudied, and the government should be providing more, rather than fewer, resources to support women's health research. I am extremely concerned about the impact of President Trump's various executive orders on women's health in this country. I ask that you advocate for not only restoring the website of the Office of Research on Women's Health but also the allocation of $16 billion in additional resources to the office, as recommended by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering of Medicine. If you are not aware of that report, l'd be happy to send it to you. I expect you will treat this with the urgency it deserves.
(optional additional part re: CDC):
I am also very concerned about the changes being made to the CDC's website and the overall freeze on communication from federal health agencies including the CDC, the NIH, and the FDA. With a current large tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas and the ongoing spread of bird flu, this is a critical time for these agencies to be able to communicate clearly and quickly with the public. I ask that you advocate for restoring all the pages, including guidelines, datasets, and pages related to LGBTQ health, of the CDC that were taken offline last week and for resuming open communication with researchers, physicians, and the general public. This is of the utmost importance for public health.
(end optional part)
Thank you for your time and attention to this/these critical matters."

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Star, MD MPH @starmd.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Yesyerday in Black history, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win the Grammy for Album of The Year in 26 years. Joining Lauren Hill ('99), Whitney Houston (' 94), and Natalie Cole ('92) in this distinction. #delayedbutnotdenied

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