Braydon Dymm, MD
@befast.bsky.social
Stroke Neurologist. The brain is fascinating 🧠
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2025 was a landmark year for stroke neurology.
From the MeVO trials to news of AI-driven systems of care and Factor XIa inhibitors on the horizon, the landscape of vascular neurology has shifted.
Here's a month-by-month recap of the year! 🧵
From the MeVO trials to news of AI-driven systems of care and Factor XIa inhibitors on the horizon, the landscape of vascular neurology has shifted.
Here's a month-by-month recap of the year! 🧵
2025 was a landmark year for stroke neurology.
From the MeVO trials to news of AI-driven systems of care and Factor XIa inhibitors on the horizon, the landscape of vascular neurology has shifted.
Here's a month-by-month recap of the year! 🧵
From the MeVO trials to news of AI-driven systems of care and Factor XIa inhibitors on the horizon, the landscape of vascular neurology has shifted.
Here's a month-by-month recap of the year! 🧵
December 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
2025 was a landmark year for stroke neurology.
From the MeVO trials to news of AI-driven systems of care and Factor XIa inhibitors on the horizon, the landscape of vascular neurology has shifted.
Here's a month-by-month recap of the year! 🧵
From the MeVO trials to news of AI-driven systems of care and Factor XIa inhibitors on the horizon, the landscape of vascular neurology has shifted.
Here's a month-by-month recap of the year! 🧵
Dear everyone,
Please stop calling it a “mini-stroke”
Thanks In Advance
Please stop calling it a “mini-stroke”
Thanks In Advance
December 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Dear everyone,
Please stop calling it a “mini-stroke”
Thanks In Advance
Please stop calling it a “mini-stroke”
Thanks In Advance
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Cool new paper out in Nature on AI-designed proteins that survive 150 °C and nanonewton forces! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
It's very interesting work - but I see people saying it is also directly worrying. I disagree - to explain, here's a short 🧵
It's very interesting work - but I see people saying it is also directly worrying. I disagree - to explain, here's a short 🧵
Computational design of superstable proteins through maximized hydrogen bonding - Nature Chemistry
Nature contains a variety of mechanostable proteins, which all bear extensive hydrogen-bond networks within their β-sheet architectures to sustain high stability under stress. Now through integrating ...
www.nature.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Cool new paper out in Nature on AI-designed proteins that survive 150 °C and nanonewton forces! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
It's very interesting work - but I see people saying it is also directly worrying. I disagree - to explain, here's a short 🧵
It's very interesting work - but I see people saying it is also directly worrying. I disagree - to explain, here's a short 🧵
The Edwin Smith Papyrus (c. 1600 BCE) is the oldest known surgical text and the first to mention the brain.
It links head injury to neurologic deficits and even describes CSF.
It links head injury to neurologic deficits and even describes CSF.
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The Edwin Smith Papyrus (c. 1600 BCE) is the oldest known surgical text and the first to mention the brain.
It links head injury to neurologic deficits and even describes CSF.
It links head injury to neurologic deficits and even describes CSF.
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Introducing NeuroDiscoveryBench, the first benchmark designed to test AI systems on real neuroscience data analysis. Built by @ai2.bsky.social using our high-quality, open datasets to accelerate brain science and AI-assisted discovery.
More: https://bit.ly/4rU5gWZ
Data: https://bit.ly/4iRMXh3
More: https://bit.ly/4rU5gWZ
Data: https://bit.ly/4iRMXh3
NeuroDiscoveryBench: Benchmarking AI for neuroscience data analysis | Ai2
NeuroDiscoveryBench is a benchmark to test how well AI systems can answer questions grounded in real-world neuroscience data.
allenai.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Introducing NeuroDiscoveryBench, the first benchmark designed to test AI systems on real neuroscience data analysis. Built by @ai2.bsky.social using our high-quality, open datasets to accelerate brain science and AI-assisted discovery.
More: https://bit.ly/4rU5gWZ
Data: https://bit.ly/4iRMXh3
More: https://bit.ly/4rU5gWZ
Data: https://bit.ly/4iRMXh3
GPT-5.2 performs similarly to 5.1 on HealthBench
December 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
GPT-5.2 performs similarly to 5.1 on HealthBench
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I have been waiting all year to share this:
JEANNE CADY SOLIS: AN EARLY #NEUROLOGIST AND MENTOR OF WOMEN
rdcu.be/eTBSa
with huge massive congratulations to Kiarra Akiyoshi, a med student at @umich.edu & 1st author on this paper 1/21
JEANNE CADY SOLIS: AN EARLY #NEUROLOGIST AND MENTOR OF WOMEN
rdcu.be/eTBSa
with huge massive congratulations to Kiarra Akiyoshi, a med student at @umich.edu & 1st author on this paper 1/21
December 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I have been waiting all year to share this:
JEANNE CADY SOLIS: AN EARLY #NEUROLOGIST AND MENTOR OF WOMEN
rdcu.be/eTBSa
with huge massive congratulations to Kiarra Akiyoshi, a med student at @umich.edu & 1st author on this paper 1/21
JEANNE CADY SOLIS: AN EARLY #NEUROLOGIST AND MENTOR OF WOMEN
rdcu.be/eTBSa
with huge massive congratulations to Kiarra Akiyoshi, a med student at @umich.edu & 1st author on this paper 1/21
Neurologists in Hollywood are a rare breed. 🧠🎬
Usually, TV just casts a "Neurosurgeon" to do everything. But when actual Neurologists show up, they bring the cerebral drama, the diagnostic mysteries, and the deep empathy.
Here are 5 iconic depictions of Neurologists in Movies & TV. 🧵👇
Usually, TV just casts a "Neurosurgeon" to do everything. But when actual Neurologists show up, they bring the cerebral drama, the diagnostic mysteries, and the deep empathy.
Here are 5 iconic depictions of Neurologists in Movies & TV. 🧵👇
December 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Neurologists in Hollywood are a rare breed. 🧠🎬
Usually, TV just casts a "Neurosurgeon" to do everything. But when actual Neurologists show up, they bring the cerebral drama, the diagnostic mysteries, and the deep empathy.
Here are 5 iconic depictions of Neurologists in Movies & TV. 🧵👇
Usually, TV just casts a "Neurosurgeon" to do everything. But when actual Neurologists show up, they bring the cerebral drama, the diagnostic mysteries, and the deep empathy.
Here are 5 iconic depictions of Neurologists in Movies & TV. 🧵👇
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Do you have an idea for an educational neurology game that needs some work?
Or wish you knew where to start?
Apply for GANGLIA, a game-development program providing instruction, mentorship, community and funds - with
@zachlondon.bsky.social & me!
Deadline April 2026
neurdgames.com/ganglia
Or wish you knew where to start?
Apply for GANGLIA, a game-development program providing instruction, mentorship, community and funds - with
@zachlondon.bsky.social & me!
Deadline April 2026
neurdgames.com/ganglia
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Do you have an idea for an educational neurology game that needs some work?
Or wish you knew where to start?
Apply for GANGLIA, a game-development program providing instruction, mentorship, community and funds - with
@zachlondon.bsky.social & me!
Deadline April 2026
neurdgames.com/ganglia
Or wish you knew where to start?
Apply for GANGLIA, a game-development program providing instruction, mentorship, community and funds - with
@zachlondon.bsky.social & me!
Deadline April 2026
neurdgames.com/ganglia
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Our new AIR program aims to benefit the millions of Americans who will suffer a stroke in their lifetime – and where timely clot removal matters for quality of life.
Learn about our autonomous robotic surgery program targeting stroke treatment. arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...
Learn about our autonomous robotic surgery program targeting stroke treatment. arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Our new AIR program aims to benefit the millions of Americans who will suffer a stroke in their lifetime – and where timely clot removal matters for quality of life.
Learn about our autonomous robotic surgery program targeting stroke treatment. arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...
Learn about our autonomous robotic surgery program targeting stroke treatment. arpa-h.gov/explore-fund...
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
First opinions, 2nd opinions, analyzing lab tests, preparing for a clinic visit, helping to make difficult diagnoses, and more use cases. Its popularity will keep increasing despite lack of objective data for benefit or harm
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
Frustrated by the Medical System, Patients Turn to A.I.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
First opinions, 2nd opinions, analyzing lab tests, preparing for a clinic visit, helping to make difficult diagnoses, and more use cases. Its popularity will keep increasing despite lack of objective data for benefit or harm
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/w...
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
A chatbot counseled better than he did. On NEJM AI Grand Rounds, Dr. Jonathan Chen shares the gut check — and the training opportunity for clinicians. Hear more from Dr. Chen: nejm.ai/ep35
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A chatbot counseled better than he did. On NEJM AI Grand Rounds, Dr. Jonathan Chen shares the gut check — and the training opportunity for clinicians. Hear more from Dr. Chen: nejm.ai/ep35
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
it’s never been a better time to be a curious person
November 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
it’s never been a better time to be a curious person
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Perspective by L.L. Adams et al.: Advancing the National Academy of Medicine Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct for Health and Medicine nejm.ai/3Jf0MJ1
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Perspective by L.L. Adams et al.: Advancing the National Academy of Medicine Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct for Health and Medicine nejm.ai/3Jf0MJ1
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
#AI #MedSky #MLSky
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA found that patients with AF who consumed caffeinated coffee had a lower risk of recurrent AF or atrial flutter compared with those who abstained.
#AHA25 #AFib @ahascience.bsky.social
ja.ma/47vUbDB
#AHA25 #AFib @ahascience.bsky.social
ja.ma/47vUbDB
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA found that patients with AF who consumed caffeinated coffee had a lower risk of recurrent AF or atrial flutter compared with those who abstained.
#AHA25 #AFib @ahascience.bsky.social
ja.ma/47vUbDB
#AHA25 #AFib @ahascience.bsky.social
ja.ma/47vUbDB
Thank you Dr. Sashank Prasad for an excellent refresher on the Neuro-ophthalmology exam.
Vocabulary helps a lot when explaining these findings:
* Ductions - eye movements tested individually
* Versions - eyes moving together
Vocabulary helps a lot when explaining these findings:
* Ductions - eye movements tested individually
* Versions - eyes moving together
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Thank you Dr. Sashank Prasad for an excellent refresher on the Neuro-ophthalmology exam.
Vocabulary helps a lot when explaining these findings:
* Ductions - eye movements tested individually
* Versions - eyes moving together
Vocabulary helps a lot when explaining these findings:
* Ductions - eye movements tested individually
* Versions - eyes moving together
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
That escalated quickly...
The biggest story in health care AI right now has bypassed patient care and gone straight to the money.
Insurers and providers are duking it out over bills and claims with AI lightsabers. I predicted this back in the summer 👇
Let's take a closer look. 🧵
🩺🖥️
The biggest story in health care AI right now has bypassed patient care and gone straight to the money.
Insurers and providers are duking it out over bills and claims with AI lightsabers. I predicted this back in the summer 👇
Let's take a closer look. 🧵
🩺🖥️
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
That escalated quickly...
The biggest story in health care AI right now has bypassed patient care and gone straight to the money.
Insurers and providers are duking it out over bills and claims with AI lightsabers. I predicted this back in the summer 👇
Let's take a closer look. 🧵
🩺🖥️
The biggest story in health care AI right now has bypassed patient care and gone straight to the money.
Insurers and providers are duking it out over bills and claims with AI lightsabers. I predicted this back in the summer 👇
Let's take a closer look. 🧵
🩺🖥️
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
How many neurologists does it take to get a podcast onto Apple Podcasts?
...two, but it takes us a while. 😬 Immature Brains is now available WHEREVER you get your podcasts.
And Sam will upload the (hilarious) November pod soon! rss.com/podcasts/imm...
...two, but it takes us a while. 😬 Immature Brains is now available WHEREVER you get your podcasts.
And Sam will upload the (hilarious) November pod soon! rss.com/podcasts/imm...
October 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
How many neurologists does it take to get a podcast onto Apple Podcasts?
...two, but it takes us a while. 😬 Immature Brains is now available WHEREVER you get your podcasts.
And Sam will upload the (hilarious) November pod soon! rss.com/podcasts/imm...
...two, but it takes us a while. 😬 Immature Brains is now available WHEREVER you get your podcasts.
And Sam will upload the (hilarious) November pod soon! rss.com/podcasts/imm...
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
MIT researchers introduce QoQ-Med, a clinical AI that reasons across images, ECG signals, and text.
A new training method, DRPO, balances learning on rare data, boosting diagnostic F1-score by 43% and improving model interpretability.
#MedSky #MedAI #MLSky
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.00711
A new training method, DRPO, balances learning on rare data, boosting diagnostic F1-score by 43% and improving model interpretability.
#MedSky #MedAI #MLSky
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.00711
arxiv.org
October 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
MIT researchers introduce QoQ-Med, a clinical AI that reasons across images, ECG signals, and text.
A new training method, DRPO, balances learning on rare data, boosting diagnostic F1-score by 43% and improving model interpretability.
#MedSky #MedAI #MLSky
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.00711
A new training method, DRPO, balances learning on rare data, boosting diagnostic F1-score by 43% and improving model interpretability.
#MedSky #MedAI #MLSky
arxiv.org/pdf/2506.00711
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
MIT launched QoQ-Med, a clinical model integrating medical images, time-series data, and text reports to boost diagnostic accuracy by 43%. This model bridges clinical data types and enhances AI reasoning transparency, promoting trust among healthcare professionals. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.00711
QoQ-Med: Building Multimodal Clinical Foundation Models with Domain-Aware GRPO Training
ArXiv link for QoQ-Med: Building Multimodal Clinical Foundation Models with Domain-Aware GRPO Training
arxiv.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
MIT launched QoQ-Med, a clinical model integrating medical images, time-series data, and text reports to boost diagnostic accuracy by 43%. This model bridges clinical data types and enhances AI reasoning transparency, promoting trust among healthcare professionals. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.00711
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Online Now: AI Surrogates and illusions of generalizability in cognitive science
AI Surrogates and illusions of generalizability in cognitive science
Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have generated enthusiasm for using AI simulations of human research participants to generate new knowledge about human cognition and behavior. This vision of ‘AI Surrogates’ promises to enhance research in cognitive science by addressing longstanding challenges to the generalizability of human subjects research. AI Surrogates are envisioned as expanding the diversity of populations and contexts that we can feasibly study with the tools of cognitive science. Here, we caution that investing in AI Surrogates risks entrenching research practices that narrow the scope of cognitive science research, perpetuating ‘illusions of generalizability’ where we believe our findings are more generalizable than they actually are. Taking the vision of AI Surrogates seriously helps illuminate a path toward a more inclusive cognitive science.
dlvr.it
October 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Online Now: AI Surrogates and illusions of generalizability in cognitive science
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
A new spark for steadier hands? An AI-Driven nerve stimulation eased essential tremor in a randomized study. Transcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation is a technique that uses mild electrical impulses delivered through the skin to activate nerves in the arm and influence brain circuits.
Transcutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Essential Tremor
This randomized clinical trial analyzes 90-day data in the investigation of whether an artificial intelligence (AI)–driven transcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation device is superior to a sham devi...
jamanetwork.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A new spark for steadier hands? An AI-Driven nerve stimulation eased essential tremor in a randomized study. Transcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation is a technique that uses mild electrical impulses delivered through the skin to activate nerves in the arm and influence brain circuits.
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
How is artificial intelligence being used in health care?
In this podcast, JAMA+ AI EIC Roy Perlis, MD, MSc, speaks with Derek Angus, MD, MPH, about the pace of #AI adoption in clinical practice.
Listen now: ja.ma/4omOtJP
In this podcast, JAMA+ AI EIC Roy Perlis, MD, MSc, speaks with Derek Angus, MD, MPH, about the pace of #AI adoption in clinical practice.
Listen now: ja.ma/4omOtJP
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How is artificial intelligence being used in health care?
In this podcast, JAMA+ AI EIC Roy Perlis, MD, MSc, speaks with Derek Angus, MD, MPH, about the pace of #AI adoption in clinical practice.
Listen now: ja.ma/4omOtJP
In this podcast, JAMA+ AI EIC Roy Perlis, MD, MSc, speaks with Derek Angus, MD, MPH, about the pace of #AI adoption in clinical practice.
Listen now: ja.ma/4omOtJP
Reposted by Braydon Dymm, MD
Researchers unveiled Tiered Agentic Oversight (TAO), a multi-agent system mimicking clinical hierarchies to enhance healthcare safety. TAO surpasses traditional single-agent frameworks, improving medical triage accuracy from 40% to 60% with physician feedback. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.12482
Tiered Agentic Oversight: A Hierarchical Multi-Agent System for Healthcare Safety
ArXiv link for Tiered Agentic Oversight: A Hierarchical Multi-Agent System for Healthcare Safety
arxiv.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Researchers unveiled Tiered Agentic Oversight (TAO), a multi-agent system mimicking clinical hierarchies to enhance healthcare safety. TAO surpasses traditional single-agent frameworks, improving medical triage accuracy from 40% to 60% with physician feedback. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.12482