Becky Osborn
@beckyosborn.bsky.social
ID doc at Cook County. Interests in HIV, incarceration medicine. Serial hobbyist, Nebraskan, general optimist.
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Becky Osborn
@beckyosborn.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Yay, excited to learn and connect in this space! I’m a newbie ID attending at a county hospital and spend clinical time in the jail as well. Super interested in low-barrier care, HIV, addiction/ID overlap, street medicine, and all things ID in general. So happy to be here !! 🥰❤️
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Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.
Tuberculosis cases in the US rose to their highest levels in more than a dozen years
More than 10,300 cases were reported last year, an 8% increase from 2023 and the highest since 2011, according to preliminary data posted this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio…
www.chicagotribune.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Tuberculosis continued to rise again in the U.S. last year, reaching its highest levels in more than a dozen years.
#IDSky Got a really concerning email from the Natl Hansens Disease Program that they’ll no longer be offering direct clinical consultation. This service is vital and has been totally necessary to my treatment of patients with leprosy. Anyone know anything more abt this? Smells like a DOGE cut to me.
March 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#IDSky Got a really concerning email from the Natl Hansens Disease Program that they’ll no longer be offering direct clinical consultation. This service is vital and has been totally necessary to my treatment of patients with leprosy. Anyone know anything more abt this? Smells like a DOGE cut to me.
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The United States of America is the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care as a human right.
The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.
We must end that international embarrassment.
Yes. We need Medicare for All.
The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.
We must end that international embarrassment.
Yes. We need Medicare for All.
March 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The United States of America is the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care as a human right.
The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.
We must end that international embarrassment.
Yes. We need Medicare for All.
The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.
We must end that international embarrassment.
Yes. We need Medicare for All.
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A doctor has been serving one of Baltimore’s poorest neighborhoods for decades — and if his patients can’t pay, that’s OK with him.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
For decades, a doctor refused to charge patients who couldn't pay. When he couldn't pay, his patients came to his aid.
When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.
www.cbsnews.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A doctor has been serving one of Baltimore’s poorest neighborhoods for decades — and if his patients can’t pay, that’s OK with him.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
So when he was diagnosed with cancer, his community rallied to raise $100,000 for his treatments.
My brain is so broken I heard “FTC commissioner” on the news and immediately thought about emtricitabine
February 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
My brain is so broken I heard “FTC commissioner” on the news and immediately thought about emtricitabine
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PLEASE SHARE WIDELY #medsky #IDsky #obgynsky #pedsky
CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇
web.archive.org/web/20250131...
CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇
web.archive.org/web/20250131...
Site Index
STIs are common. Many are curable - all are preventable.
web.archive.org
January 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY #medsky #IDsky #obgynsky #pedsky
CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇
web.archive.org/web/20250131...
CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇
web.archive.org/web/20250131...
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The removal of #HIV- and #LGBTQ-related resources from the websites of CDC and other health agencies is deeply concerning.
Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals.
Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI
Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals.
Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI
January 31, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The removal of #HIV- and #LGBTQ-related resources from the websites of CDC and other health agencies is deeply concerning.
Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals.
Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI
Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals.
Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI
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I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
January 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
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I can roll with a lot of crazy stuff but this genuinely shocks me. This program … it’s beloved. You can’t even imagine how many lives Pepfar has saved, and is currently saving! There are kids on these drugs!
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
Trump Pauses Disbursements to Program Supplying H.I.V. Treatment Worldwide
Pepfar, which is estimated to have delivered lifesaving treatment to as many as 25 million people in 54 countries, faces a funding delay of as long as 180 days.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I can roll with a lot of crazy stuff but this genuinely shocks me. This program … it’s beloved. You can’t even imagine how many lives Pepfar has saved, and is currently saving! There are kids on these drugs!
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/u...
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Scientific advancements aside, this is economically irresponsible
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
January 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Scientific advancements aside, this is economically irresponsible
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
Every $1 spent by NIH generates $2.46
For example, in 2023, $47B in NIH spending generated ~$93B
Halting NIH spending will LOSE the US a lot of money (and talent)
My week on the inpatient HIV service: TB meningitis, PML, KS, Castlemans, neurosyphilis… 😱 2025 starting off a whole lot like 1995 over here.
January 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
My week on the inpatient HIV service: TB meningitis, PML, KS, Castlemans, neurosyphilis… 😱 2025 starting off a whole lot like 1995 over here.
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First post on #IDSky
We have an ID fellowship opening at the University of Oklahoma @ou.edu, starting July 2025.
Two-year program, with great exposure to HIV, transplant ID and surgical infections, and above all, great people to train with!
DM me for details!
medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-dep...
We have an ID fellowship opening at the University of Oklahoma @ou.edu, starting July 2025.
Two-year program, with great exposure to HIV, transplant ID and surgical infections, and above all, great people to train with!
DM me for details!
medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-dep...
Fellowship Opportunities
medicine.ouhsc.edu
December 15, 2024 at 1:29 AM
First post on #IDSky
We have an ID fellowship opening at the University of Oklahoma @ou.edu, starting July 2025.
Two-year program, with great exposure to HIV, transplant ID and surgical infections, and above all, great people to train with!
DM me for details!
medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-dep...
We have an ID fellowship opening at the University of Oklahoma @ou.edu, starting July 2025.
Two-year program, with great exposure to HIV, transplant ID and surgical infections, and above all, great people to train with!
DM me for details!
medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-dep...
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These people WILL come for vaccines. Polio is a horrific disease that crippled many children in the pre vaccine era. It is madness to come for a demonstrably good, safe and revolutionary health interventions that prevent disease. Do not look away!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
RFK Jr key adviser petitioned regulators to revoke approval of polio vaccine
Aaron Siri is helping Trump’s health secretary pick to select top jobs despite long history of attacking vaccines
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:56 PM
These people WILL come for vaccines. Polio is a horrific disease that crippled many children in the pre vaccine era. It is madness to come for a demonstrably good, safe and revolutionary health interventions that prevent disease. Do not look away!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
M. Abscessus soft tissue infection in a pt w/ oral SCC (infected muscle flap) w/ underlying mandible hardware … what are the odds of clearing this w/o hardware removal? No clear evidence of deep infx CT but the proximity is clearly concerning 😭 #IDSky
December 11, 2024 at 4:10 AM
M. Abscessus soft tissue infection in a pt w/ oral SCC (infected muscle flap) w/ underlying mandible hardware … what are the odds of clearing this w/o hardware removal? No clear evidence of deep infx CT but the proximity is clearly concerning 😭 #IDSky
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At @usfidfellowship.bsky.social we have openings for fellowship if anyone is interested! Contact me or the division office for information! #IDSky #MedSky #microSky
December 4, 2024 at 5:53 PM
At @usfidfellowship.bsky.social we have openings for fellowship if anyone is interested! Contact me or the division office for information! #IDSky #MedSky #microSky
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Colleagues:
We have one unfilled position for July 2025 in our ID fellowship program at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Interested candidates please DM me or email at id_info@mcw.edu.
#IDSky
#MedSky
Please amplify 🙏🙏
www.mcw.edu/departments/...
We have one unfilled position for July 2025 in our ID fellowship program at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Interested candidates please DM me or email at id_info@mcw.edu.
#IDSky
#MedSky
Please amplify 🙏🙏
www.mcw.edu/departments/...
Fellowship Program | Infectious Diseases | Medical College of Wisconsin
Information on the Medical College of Wisconsin Infectious Disease Fellowship program.
www.mcw.edu
December 4, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Colleagues:
We have one unfilled position for July 2025 in our ID fellowship program at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Interested candidates please DM me or email at id_info@mcw.edu.
#IDSky
#MedSky
Please amplify 🙏🙏
www.mcw.edu/departments/...
We have one unfilled position for July 2025 in our ID fellowship program at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Interested candidates please DM me or email at id_info@mcw.edu.
#IDSky
#MedSky
Please amplify 🙏🙏
www.mcw.edu/departments/...
🚨2 ID fellowship spots are open at Rush/Cook County!🚨
🏙️ Train at 2 amazing hospitals in the beautiful city of Chicago!
🦠Unparalleled clinical experience in HIV, transplant, global health
❤️Amazing faculty (I’m biased)
👩⚕️: Contact Mariam Aziz: mariam_aziz@rush.edu
🔁please repost and spread the word!
🏙️ Train at 2 amazing hospitals in the beautiful city of Chicago!
🦠Unparalleled clinical experience in HIV, transplant, global health
❤️Amazing faculty (I’m biased)
👩⚕️: Contact Mariam Aziz: mariam_aziz@rush.edu
🔁please repost and spread the word!
December 5, 2024 at 3:06 AM
🚨2 ID fellowship spots are open at Rush/Cook County!🚨
🏙️ Train at 2 amazing hospitals in the beautiful city of Chicago!
🦠Unparalleled clinical experience in HIV, transplant, global health
❤️Amazing faculty (I’m biased)
👩⚕️: Contact Mariam Aziz: mariam_aziz@rush.edu
🔁please repost and spread the word!
🏙️ Train at 2 amazing hospitals in the beautiful city of Chicago!
🦠Unparalleled clinical experience in HIV, transplant, global health
❤️Amazing faculty (I’m biased)
👩⚕️: Contact Mariam Aziz: mariam_aziz@rush.edu
🔁please repost and spread the word!
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🌟 ABX Pearl of the Day: Duration of treatment in intra-abdominal infections (IAI)! 💊
💡 Q: How long should I treat IAI after source control?
🔍 A: While STOP-IT trial calls for 4 days post-source control, there are notable exceptions. See infographic for details 👇
#IDsky #AMSsky #MedSky #Pharmsky
💡 Q: How long should I treat IAI after source control?
🔍 A: While STOP-IT trial calls for 4 days post-source control, there are notable exceptions. See infographic for details 👇
#IDsky #AMSsky #MedSky #Pharmsky
November 22, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Yay, excited to learn and connect in this space! I’m a newbie ID attending at a county hospital and spend clinical time in the jail as well. Super interested in low-barrier care, HIV, addiction/ID overlap, street medicine, and all things ID in general. So happy to be here !! 🥰❤️
November 20, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Yay, excited to learn and connect in this space! I’m a newbie ID attending at a county hospital and spend clinical time in the jail as well. Super interested in low-barrier care, HIV, addiction/ID overlap, street medicine, and all things ID in general. So happy to be here !! 🥰❤️
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idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/811... #idsky #hivsky #idadvocacy #advocacy #idfellows #idfellowship Congress Is Making Funding Decisions Now: Urge Them to Protect ID/HIV Funding @idsainfo.bsky.social town hall
Congress Is Making Funding Decisions Now: Urge Them to Protect ID/HIV Funding
Ask your members of Congress to support robust funding for vital ID/HIV programs.
idsociety.quorum.us
November 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM
idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/811... #idsky #hivsky #idadvocacy #advocacy #idfellows #idfellowship Congress Is Making Funding Decisions Now: Urge Them to Protect ID/HIV Funding @idsainfo.bsky.social town hall