DocAnopheles, DO
@docanopheles.bsky.social
Infectious Disease Specialist | Insect Enthusiast | Med Ed | Global Health Activist | Literature Nerd | Landscape Photographer | Posts and opinions are my own
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It has taken medical science 200 years to advance humans to the point where people are so healthy and living so long that they can deny that science and medicine is what got us here.
July 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It has taken medical science 200 years to advance humans to the point where people are so healthy and living so long that they can deny that science and medicine is what got us here.
Somehow I thought being a physician in my late 30’s would involve a lot more luxury travel and a lot less sleeping in parking garages.
July 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Somehow I thought being a physician in my late 30’s would involve a lot more luxury travel and a lot less sleeping in parking garages.
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“If the crew talked back to the captain, or the patients to their doctor, then whose authority would they accept? How could the passengers be kept safe or the patient healthy?”
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
May 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“If the crew talked back to the captain, or the patients to their doctor, then whose authority would they accept? How could the passengers be kept safe or the patient healthy?”
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
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In 2023, the U.S. spent approximately $1.35 trillion on healthcare administration. That’s more than we spent on:
•Physician salaries (~$350B)
•Nursing salaries (~$335B)
•Retail prescription drugs (~$450B)
•Imaging, lab tests, EHRs, and outpatient procedures combined
#BlueSky #MedSky #NurseSky
•Physician salaries (~$350B)
•Nursing salaries (~$335B)
•Retail prescription drugs (~$450B)
•Imaging, lab tests, EHRs, and outpatient procedures combined
#BlueSky #MedSky #NurseSky
May 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
April 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
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The collective infectious disease community anytime RFK shares a new strategy
March 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The collective infectious disease community anytime RFK shares a new strategy
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Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
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1) A couple weeks ago I got a tip: NIH had pulled down a mural of Dr Fauci, this person had heard.
I was able to find NIH sources who confirmed, yes, *something* had been removed from a wall.
But they couldn’t quite agree on what was hanging there before — a masked Fauci? — or when it came down.
I was able to find NIH sources who confirmed, yes, *something* had been removed from a wall.
But they couldn’t quite agree on what was hanging there before — a masked Fauci? — or when it came down.
March 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
1) A couple weeks ago I got a tip: NIH had pulled down a mural of Dr Fauci, this person had heard.
I was able to find NIH sources who confirmed, yes, *something* had been removed from a wall.
But they couldn’t quite agree on what was hanging there before — a masked Fauci? — or when it came down.
I was able to find NIH sources who confirmed, yes, *something* had been removed from a wall.
But they couldn’t quite agree on what was hanging there before — a masked Fauci? — or when it came down.
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A friend send me this, presumably in London.
March 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A friend send me this, presumably in London.
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A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/h...
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
www.cnn.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/h...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/h...
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This is Winston Smith’s job in “1984.”
NASA workers were told to "drop everything" and spend their time scrubbing mentions of women in leadership, indigenous people, and environmental justice from the web: www.404media.co/nasa-dei-dro...
Workers at NASA Told to ‘Drop Everything’ to Scrub Mentions of Indigenous People, Women from Its Websites
"This is a drop everything and reprioritize your day request," a directive "per NASA HQ direction" stated.
www.404media.co
February 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This is Winston Smith’s job in “1984.”
Question for the legally savvy - I work a free clinic run out of a church that deals almost exclusively with undocumented migrants. I also work an academic center. If I put myself between ICE and a patient in either of these settings, do I have any legal ground to stand on? Any existing threads?
February 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Question for the legally savvy - I work a free clinic run out of a church that deals almost exclusively with undocumented migrants. I also work an academic center. If I put myself between ICE and a patient in either of these settings, do I have any legal ground to stand on? Any existing threads?
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Can't imagine why anyone would target the CEO of a company that, by all appearances, has made it's mission maximizing profit via human suffering over the last decade. That he was the CEO over health insurance, not the head CEO, seems relevant.
Wow, shooting appears targeted, but let’s wait for more info. (Recalling how people initially assumed Bob Lee’s killer in SF must have been a drug-addled homeless person rather than a fellow tech bro.)
abc7news.com/shooting-man...
abc7news.com/shooting-man...
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in NYC, photo released of masked gunman
The masked gunman, who remains on the loose, appeared to be lying in wait and shot Thompson several times from behind, police said.
abc7news.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Can't imagine why anyone would target the CEO of a company that, by all appearances, has made it's mission maximizing profit via human suffering over the last decade. That he was the CEO over health insurance, not the head CEO, seems relevant.
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Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.
A Place of Joy.
A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
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Excellent thread by @dralicehan.bsky.social on this important paper in @cidjournal.bsky.social.
Dramatic increase in cure with telehealth vs referral to local providers.
Very concerning that telehealth coverage might soon be limited -- it's one of the silver linings of the pandemic.
#IDSky
Dramatic increase in cure with telehealth vs referral to local providers.
Very concerning that telehealth coverage might soon be limited -- it's one of the silver linings of the pandemic.
#IDSky
#IDsky 🧵
We know telehealth is incredible at expanding access
This study randomized PWUD & hep C viremia in rural Oregon to telehealth vs referral to local providers
doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
We know telehealth is incredible at expanding access
This study randomized PWUD & hep C viremia in rural Oregon to telehealth vs referral to local providers
doi.org/10.1093/cid/...
November 27, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Excellent thread by @dralicehan.bsky.social on this important paper in @cidjournal.bsky.social.
Dramatic increase in cure with telehealth vs referral to local providers.
Very concerning that telehealth coverage might soon be limited -- it's one of the silver linings of the pandemic.
#IDSky
Dramatic increase in cure with telehealth vs referral to local providers.
Very concerning that telehealth coverage might soon be limited -- it's one of the silver linings of the pandemic.
#IDSky
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I cannot believe in 2024 we are need to defend basic health interventions that have lowered infant & maternal mortality and increased overall human lifespan and health.
✅️Vaccines work
✅️Abortion is healthcare
✅️Pasteurization prevents disease
✅️Fluoride is water is good for teeth &safe
These are facts.
✅️Vaccines work
✅️Abortion is healthcare
✅️Pasteurization prevents disease
✅️Fluoride is water is good for teeth &safe
These are facts.
November 25, 2024 at 1:40 PM
I cannot believe in 2024 we are need to defend basic health interventions that have lowered infant & maternal mortality and increased overall human lifespan and health.
✅️Vaccines work
✅️Abortion is healthcare
✅️Pasteurization prevents disease
✅️Fluoride is water is good for teeth &safe
These are facts.
✅️Vaccines work
✅️Abortion is healthcare
✅️Pasteurization prevents disease
✅️Fluoride is water is good for teeth &safe
These are facts.
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B.C. teen with #birdflu remains in critical condition per officials. Genetic analysis from the teenager has revealed mutations that may make it easier for the virus to infect humans.
Meanwhile, the virus has killed >280 million poultry birds since 2021, infected >400 dairy herds
Meanwhile, the virus has killed >280 million poultry birds since 2021, infected >400 dairy herds
November 23, 2024 at 4:41 PM
B.C. teen with #birdflu remains in critical condition per officials. Genetic analysis from the teenager has revealed mutations that may make it easier for the virus to infect humans.
Meanwhile, the virus has killed >280 million poultry birds since 2021, infected >400 dairy herds
Meanwhile, the virus has killed >280 million poultry birds since 2021, infected >400 dairy herds
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November 17, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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🚨 Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections
BALANCE trial publication is here !
#IDsky #Medsky
@idjclub.bsky.social
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
BALANCE trial publication is here !
#IDsky #Medsky
@idjclub.bsky.social
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections | NEJM
Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early, appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain. In a multicenter, non...
www.nejm.org
November 20, 2024 at 3:07 PM
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Getting pumped to dive into advocacy with @idsainfo.bsky.social given the political landscape in our country. #IDSky #HIVSky
Grateful for the opportunity. Please consider taking action now: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/811...
Grateful for the opportunity. Please consider taking action now: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/811...
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 5:47 PM
Getting pumped to dive into advocacy with @idsainfo.bsky.social given the political landscape in our country. #IDSky #HIVSky
Grateful for the opportunity. Please consider taking action now: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/811...
Grateful for the opportunity. Please consider taking action now: idsociety.quorum.us/campaign/811...
This is a good one. Physician interactions have an outsized impact on people’s lives, particularly in high-stakes situations. The table in this paper is a great example of how to reframe language in way that achieves a more constructive and meaningful result.
Is sharing our writing a thing here? 😊
Proud of this piece because it represents the work of so many trying to make medicine and communication better for our patients. #MedSky
www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/action/showP...
Proud of this piece because it represents the work of so many trying to make medicine and communication better for our patients. #MedSky
www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/action/showP...
November 19, 2024 at 7:32 PM
This is a good one. Physician interactions have an outsized impact on people’s lives, particularly in high-stakes situations. The table in this paper is a great example of how to reframe language in way that achieves a more constructive and meaningful result.
