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David Warner (he/him)
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First-generation, non-traditional MS4 at UCincy. UNC ‘14. MSMP CWRU ‘21. Former high school teacher and lab tech. Budding nephrologist.

Interested in physiology, medical education, LGBTQ+ health, and the kidneys.

Skeets are my own/not medical advice. 🏳️‍🌈
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Starting today, I’m launching a four-day, 15-stop listening tour across Ohio. Across the state, I’m meeting with families, teachers, and local leaders to hear what’s working—and what’s not. Because the best ideas come from the people living them.
June 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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On this day in 1747, James Lind began his study on sailors with scurvy, the world's "first clinical trial."
#ClinicalTrialsDay #NephSky

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May 21, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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1. Incredible ruling! An Ohio appeals court has ruled that trans care is healthcare, strikes down youth trans care ban!

It made the ruling using the Republican-passed "health care freedom amendment" meant to overturn Obamacare!

Subscribe to support my journalism.

You'll want to read this one.
Ohio Appeals Court Rules Trans Care Is Healthcare, Strikes Down Ban For Trans Youth
The ruling was in part based on a 2011 Amendment in the state guaranteeing healthcare freedom, originally meant to challenge Obamacare.
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March 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
One of the biggest lessons I've learned in medical school is that almost everyone has some form of impostor syndrome. What defines success is whether you choose to let it inhibit you or allow it to motivate you. #MedSky #FoodForThought
March 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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AOA induction dinner! Congratulations to my amazing classmates; can’t wait to see where you end up in 2 weeks and hear about your future accomplishments! #Match2025 #UCCOMClassof2025
March 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Malignant spinal cord compress (MSCC) is an oncologic emergency that impacts about 5% of patients with cancer, leading to pain, weakness, and paralysis. Let's explore the physiology, anatomy, presentation, workup and treatment.

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#PhysiologyFriday #MedStudentSky #OncSky
March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Just completed a module on lead reversals as part of my M4 EKG elective, which has suddenly unlocked a series of trust issues I didn’t know I had 😳 #TrustButVerify @fuqekgs.medsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
James Harrison, whose blood donations saved over 2 million babies, has died
Harrison, whose plasma contained a rare antibody, rolled up his sleeve 1,173 times from 1954 to 2018. The Australian is credited with helping 2.4 million babies and advancing scientific research.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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nephmadness.bsky.social
#NephMadness 2025 is live on the #AJKDBlog: bit.ly/WelcomeNM25

Topics include:
- Resistant Hypertension
- Obesity
- Green House
- Minimal Change Disease
- Disaster Nephrology
- Genetics
- Hemodialysis
- CAR-T for Kidney Disease

Looking forward to the fun and learning with all of you!
Welcome to #NephMadness 2025
Here it is, the 13th edition of NephMadness!  Whether you’re new to the competition or just want to relive past glories, we have all the info you need for NephMadness 2025: What is NephMadnes…
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March 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Can't wait to hear all of these podcasts covering #NephMadness topics
March 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
Superior vena cava syndrome is a medical emergency caused by obstruction of blood flow to the SVC with malignancies causing ~60% of cases. However, with the rising use of central lines and pacemakers, the incidence is increasing.

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#PhysiologyFriday #MedStudentSky #MedSky #Skytorial #OncSky
February 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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What are some of the common and rare indications and complications of therapeutic plasma exchange? Find out in our new study published in BMC Nephrology! 🩸https://bmcnephrol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12882-025-03970-2#citeas

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#NephSky #MedStudentSky
February 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
Leukostasis is another life-threatening complication of leukemia where extremely high white blood cell counts lead to blood vessel obstruction, leading to ischemia and organ failure.

Immediate intervention is crucial.

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#PhysiologyFriday #Skytorial #MedStudentSky #OncSky
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Neutropenic fever is another oncological emergency in patients receiving chemotherapy with a high mortality rate. Let's dive into the basics!

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#PhysiologyFriday #Skytorial #MedStudentSky #MedSky #OncSky #IDSky
February 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Continuing our discussion on oncological emergencies from last week, let's tackle malignant hypercalcemia, which occurs in 20-30% of malignancies with a grim prognosis.

A must-know🧵 for medicine trainees!

#PhysiologyFriday #MedSky #NephSky #OncSky #Onconeph #MedStudentSky
February 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
As I gear up for residency, I've been reviewing some key medicine topics. I'm currently reviewing oncologic emergencies, starting with Tumor Lysis Syndrome.

This is high yield content on the wards and the boards, so let's dive in!

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#PhysiologyFriday #MedSky #NephSky #MedStudentSky #Skytorial
January 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Madison Keys!!! 🇺🇸🎾
January 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
Why do we use glucagon as an antidote in the setting of beta blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity?

Welcome to another #PhysiologyFriday

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#MedSky #CardioSky
January 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Suggested New Year's Resolution: more mindful prescribing of IV fluids 🫧

Far too often I see IV fluids thrown around with minimal consideration; meanwhile, we'll deliberate for hours about a dose of lasix 🤦‍♀️

Here are the 10 most common fluid prescription mistakes I see 🧵

#emimcc
January 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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katiewiskar.bsky.social
Next to fluids, IV diuretics are some of the most commonly mis-prescribed medications in acute medicine 💉🩸

Let's unpack 5 common diuretic prescribing mistakes, and how to correct these 🧵

#emimcc
January 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
In an attempt to start GDMT, a 70yoF with recently diagnosed HFrEF and Stage 3b CKD is started on an ARB and a beta-blocker. A week later, she presents to the ED with bradycardia, hyperkalemia, and hypotension.

What happened?

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#PhysiologyFriday #MedSky #CardioSky #NephSky
January 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
Hypothyroidism has various cardiovascular manifestations including arrhythmias, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, heart failure, and pericardial effusion.

What are the physiologic mechanisms underlying these associations?

Welcome to another #PhysiologyFriday!

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#MedSky #CardioSky
January 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
davidwarner2.bsky.social
Finished with my last residency interview! I am so grateful to have met so many inspiring humans along the journey who have confirmed my passion and excitement for pursuing a career in Internal Medicine. #IMProud #Match2025 #TheFutureIsBright
January 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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A fantastic paper led by Dr. Eric Warm on the unintended consequences of Pass/Fail in #MedEd @acadmedjournal.bsky.social

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The Shadow Economy of Effort: Unintended Consequences of... : Academic Medicine
, volunteer, and work experiences to enhance their residency applications. These extracurricular efforts to secure a residency position are sub-phenomena of the hidden curriculum. Medical schools do n...
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January 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM