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Antibodies derived from natural COVID infection are more abundant and at least 10x more potent than immunity generated by vaccination alone. That’s not something we should ignore, scientists say.
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The inventor of #ibuprofen has died. He created the drug to help deal with a vodka-induced hangover.
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70% of physicians would tell their loved ones to steer clear of the medical profession.
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New CDC guidelines: Healthcare workers should be tested for tuberculosis when they are hired and should be retested only after an occupational exposure.
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The FDA has approved empagliflozin and empagliflozin combined with metformin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in children aged 10 years and older.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder symptoms include a grandiose sense of self-importance, lack of empathy and arrogant behavior.
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70% of physicians would tell their loved ones to steer clear of the medical profession.
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Conjunctivitis is a common symptom of #COVID_19 .
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Conjunctivitis may sometimes be the only coronavirus symptom. It’s this week’s Clinical Trend.
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Researchers have reported for the first time that they have found inflammation in the brains of patients with #fibromyalgia , opening the door to potential treatment.
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70% of physicians would tell their loved ones to steer clear of the medical profession.
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🎉 Happy #NationalDoctorsDay ! This is a day to celebrate docs and celebrate being a doc. Let's start a thread - In 5 words or less, explain why being a doctor is so important to you.
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An egg a day keeps diabetes away, new study suggests. 🥚
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#HPV vaccine exceeds expectations, raising hopes that cervical cancer can be eradicated. #ccsm
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An individual who was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness is thought to be the first US death associated with vaping.
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👍 JUST IN: FDA approves glucose-lowering drug liraglutide for patients as young as 10, making it the first noninsulin drug approved for treating pediatric #T2D in almost 20 years.
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Masks are not a belief system. You’re just blatantly ignoring scientific evidence.
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#LongCOVID is likely to cost the US economy trillions of dollars and affect multiple industries, from restaurants struggling to replace low-wage workers, to airlines scrambling to replace crew, to overwhelmed hospitals, experts are predicting. #MedTwitter
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. @ProfKarolSikora was right. Urgent cancer referrals made by GPs are down 60%.
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Physicians who learn to draw make better doctors.
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A 9-year-old was evaluated for a week-long history of rash on the feet. She reported the rash being pruritic but not tender. She was being treated with topical corticosteroids without any improvement of the lesions.
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. @vivek_murthy will head up the Biden coronavirus pandemic task force, according to reports. See what he had to say about quarantine and social connections in this recent interview with @EricTopol and @cuttingforstone .
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Physicians are plagued by loneliness and isolation. Two NJEM perspectives.
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The inventor of #ibuprofen passed away not too long ago. He created the drug to help deal with a vodka-induced hangover.
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New research suggests that heavy drinking strongly linked to #dementia . via @ArefaMD
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Medicine takes a stand on #racism . #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives
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People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed.
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70% of physicians would tell their loved ones to steer clear of the medical profession.
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Drinking diet soda may increase the risk for proliferative diabetic retinopathy , a severe type of diabetic eye disease that can lead to blindness.
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Should the unvaccinated pay more for their healthcare?
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Weighted blankets may help promote sleep in patients with insomnia by prompting the release of a higher concentration of melatonin, according to results from a small, in-laboratory crossover study.
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According to a new study, consuming more than 2 portions of mushrooms per week may reduce the odds of developing mild cognitive impairment by as much as 50%. Read more on this #MedUpdate .
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#Diabetes patients taking metformin should have their vitamin B12 levels assessed regularly to avoid peripheral nerve damage, say UK researchers.
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Happy #NationalDoctorsDay . Tag a doc you ❤️ ❤️ !
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Mask wearing in hospitals had little impact on COVID omicron transmission
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STUDY: The hemoglobin A1c blood test used widely to diagnose diabetes is highly unreliable and misses many cases.
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Drink coffee, lower risk of early death, two large studies suggest.
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The drug used to treat head lice killed the #coronavirus in less than 48 hours in a lab setting.
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Mattel has created a Barbie doll of Oxford COVID vaccine designer Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert.
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UK school children will now learn #CPR and first aid as part of their regular curriculum.
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A single pill of the investigational drug molnupiravir taken twice a day for 5 days eliminated SARS-CoV-2 from the nasopharynx of 49 participants. #CROI2021
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STUDY: The hemoglobin A1c blood test used widely to diagnose diabetes is highly unreliable and misses many cases.
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UK school children will now learn #CPR and first aid as part of their regular curriculum.
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70% of physicians would tell their loved ones to steer clear of the medical profession.
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Those at low risk for COVID should be allowed to weigh their vaccine decisions without anyone being tarred as an antivaxxer. via @drjohnm #AgainstAbsolutism #myocarditis
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10 most common neurological symptoms associated with long-haul COVID.
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#HPV vaccine exceeds expectations, raising hopes that cervical cancer can be eradicated. #ccsm
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@ChronicKarina Wanted you to know that we have contacted the publisher of this quiz and they are in the process of reviewing the information. We will keep you informed. Thx again for bringing it to our attention.
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70% of physicians would tell their loved ones to steer clear of the medical profession.
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Drinking diet soda may increase the risk for proliferative diabetic retinopathy , a severe type of diabetic eye disease that can lead to blindness.
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An outbreak of a mysterious neurologic disease, close in origin to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and with symptoms similar to mad cow disease, has been reported in Canada.
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FDA approves semaglutide, the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.
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A study of over 58,000 students aged 12-18 years found that the risk of allergic #rhinitis , #asthma , and atopic #dermatitis was increased with the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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Residents spend 1.7 hours daily with patients – and 5.2 hours using computers.
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Physicians who learn to draw make better doctors.
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The beta-blocker propranolol may improve social and cognitive impairment in #autism , new research suggests.
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The latest evidence for the health benefits of #coffee .
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🎥 If half the US population could rapid test themselves every 4 days, "we could achieve vaccine-like herd effects." with @drrobertglatter @michaelmina_lab
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Everyone is talking about hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19, but there is no time to wait for large randomized trials.
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Some #COVID_19 patients also present with neurologic disorders, including encephalopathy, stroke, Guillain-Barre syndrome.
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Cancer services cannot restart soon enough! via @ProfKarolSikora
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Physicians who learn to draw make better doctors.
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Metformin may lower risk for fatal COVID-19.
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There is no magic wand. @TaschnerNatalia explains in the latest blog why a meta-analysis is only as valuable as the trials it includes.
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The novel coronavirus, #SARSCoV2 , remains viable in aerosols for hours and on surfaces for days, according to a new, as-yet unpublished study. #covid19
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Metformin not only lowers blood glucose levels, it may also help people who lose weight keep it off.
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It’s time to stop prescribing aspirin for CVD prevention, report says.
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This week the CDC officially recommended #DoubleMasking to prevent COVID. It's this week's clinical trend.
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#HPV vaccine exceeds expectations, raising hopes that cervical cancer can be eradicated. #ccsm
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Doctors, especially younger doctors, are leaving the UK in considerable numbers to practice elsewhere.
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Breaking: Nobel Prize 4 Physiology/Medicine goes to 3 Americans for work on circadian rhythms: Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash, Michael Young.
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The myth of drug expiration dates – and why it persists:
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New recommendations on the diagnosis and management of ME/CFS is this week’s Medscape Clinical Trend. #ChronicFatigue
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#HIV -preventing implant that lasts a year may be the PrEP breakthrough we’ve been waiting for. #IAS2019
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Takotsubo syndrome, often known as ‘broken heart syndrome’, may not start based on exposure to the stressor, but may be caused by preexisting brain wiring, according to a new study.
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4 new stroke guidelines you need to know.
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New research suggests that heavy drinking strongly linked to #dementia . via @ArefaMD
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Kickstarting the UK back to normal after coronavirus. via @ProfKarolSikora
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JAMA: Every single patient in a small trial testing OTC sunscreens quickly developed systemic levels of active ingredients that exceeded FDA recommended safety guidelines.
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📽 Candida auris is the first identified multidrug -resistant fungus.
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Emergency use of convalescent plasma for seriously ill #COVID -19 patients wins FDA approval.
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Drinking diet soda may increase the risk for proliferative diabetic retinopathy , a severe type of diabetic eye disease that can lead to blindness.
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. @ProfKarolSikora on #coronavirus : Test, test, test.
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25 cups of coffee daily (!!!) still safe for the heart.
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The latest evidence for the health benefits of #coffee .
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🗓Tomorrow: Drs Bhargava and Arora will be hosting an insightful discussion on medical education. Set a reminder, you won’t want to miss this!
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10 most common neurological symptoms associated with long-haul COVID.
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Here's a sneak peek at TONIGHT's #FunnyYouShouldMask #PPEshortage event to help raise money for @projectcure . Click the link for more info: @kenjeong @OsmosisMed @RishiDesaiMD
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#Diabetes patients taking metformin should have their vitamin B12 levels assessed regularly to avoid peripheral nerve damage, say UK researchers.
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The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines appear safe for pregnant women based on data from the CDC's surveillance programs.
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#VitaminD can lower respiratory infection risk by 70% in those that are deficient, new study finds.
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A new early diagnostic blood test for #Alzheimers appears 94% accurate.
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✋ Plain water is better than hand sanitizer for killing influenza A.
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