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Thomas Leventhal

@tleventhal.bsky.social
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#Hepatologist #Intensivist Med Director for the @UofM Donor Care Unit - working hard to maximize the ultimate gift! Views my own, and strong. 🦾🏥

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Thomas Leventhal @tleventhal.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
But her husband died… “from remdesivir”. So she has total credence🤣
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Jon Levy @jonlevybu.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Fun fact - there are 4 Republican Senators who are also physicians (Marshall-KS, Cassidy-LA, Paul-KY, Barrasso-WY). In their states alone, NIH funding generates around 10K jobs and $1.6 billion in economic activity. www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
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Thomas Leventhal @tleventhal.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
There are real differences around the US with regard to restraint use in those with hepatic encephalopathy. We are using restraints more in African American populations - why?!?!?!Food for thought: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Disparities and Outcomes of Physical Restraint Use in Hepatic Encephalopathy: A National Inpatient Assessment - Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Background Physical restraints may be utilized in patients with hepatic encephalopathy with the intention to ensure patient safety. Aims Determine if racial and socioeconomic disparities exist in rest...
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Philippa Matthews @pippa-matt.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
There is urgent need for clinical trials for #HBV in #Africa. Studies must deliver: 1. Quick start-up 2. Site potential, access to participants 3. High quality research leading to impact www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🧪 #HepSky #LiverSky @mariondelphin.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk
Two maps, first showing the distribution of HBV infection worldwide and then showing the location of clinical trials. Trials are least representative of high burden settings, especially for Africa.
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Rob Brierley @robbrierley.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
"Why does hepatitis B, which can lead to liver cancer, often go undetected, even though tests exist?" @newyorker.com - A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans www.newyorker.com/science/anna... #MedSky #LiverSky #IDSky #HepSky
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A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans
Why does hepatitis B, which can lead to liver cancer, often go undetected, even though tests exist?
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Thomas Leventhal @tleventhal.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I must say I didn’t need more motivation to get to Spain, but if the liver team is eating something that perfect - I want in!
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Thomas Leventhal @tleventhal.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Done w GI Board re-cert! Nap time!!!
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Thomas Leventhal @tleventhal.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
I’m here for ALL of them!
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Thomas Leventhal @tleventhal.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Would love to join!
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