Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM)
@nicholasmoore.bsky.social
PhD Microbiologist focused on bugs and novel diagnostics 🧫 🔬🦠🧬Assoc. Professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. 👨🏼🔬 Nerd. Sci-fi geek. ☕️ Coffee addict.
A study recently featured in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals the presence of genomic DNA from monkeypox virus Clade Ib in U.S. wastewater surveillance specimens. Check out the details here: buff.ly/LsrxDTW #PublicHealth #mpox
Detection of Monkeypox Virus Clade Ib DNA in Wastewater Solids at Wastewater Treatment Plants, United States
Monkeypox Virus Clade Ib DNA in Wastewater Solids, USA
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September 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A study recently featured in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals the presence of genomic DNA from monkeypox virus Clade Ib in U.S. wastewater surveillance specimens. Check out the details here: buff.ly/LsrxDTW #PublicHealth #mpox
A 🧵 on the state of #PublicHealth in the United States: Former CDC Director Susan Monarez, PhD and former Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, MD, MPH testified before the Senate HELP Committee last week. buff.ly/BkFSKn4 (1/n)
Fired CDC director describes pressure from Kennedy over vaccines
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September 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A 🧵 on the state of #PublicHealth in the United States: Former CDC Director Susan Monarez, PhD and former Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, MD, MPH testified before the Senate HELP Committee last week. buff.ly/BkFSKn4 (1/n)
Researchers at UT Health System have published their findings on measles cases using public data to model changes in MMR vaccine uptake. Bottom line: 5% decrease in 💉uptake leads to ⬆️ cases, hospitalizations. Read study here: buff.ly/FtOLK8O
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Researchers at UT Health System have published their findings on measles cases using public data to model changes in MMR vaccine uptake. Bottom line: 5% decrease in 💉uptake leads to ⬆️ cases, hospitalizations. Read study here: buff.ly/FtOLK8O
States are banding together and forming coalitions to provide medical and #PublicHealth guidance on vaccines that was previously done by the CDC.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
States are banding together and forming coalitions to provide medical and #PublicHealth guidance on vaccines that was previously done by the CDC.
The Trump Administration and RFK Jr. are expected to make an announcement linking Tylenol use during pregnancy with autism. Check the link below:
Trump and RFK Jr will claim Tylenol is linked to autism. Experts say that’s a lie
Doctors say Tylenol remains the safest drug to take during pregnancy for fever and pain
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September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Trump Administration and RFK Jr. are expected to make an announcement linking Tylenol use during pregnancy with autism. Check the link below:
Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific publishing, ensuring that published literature is accurate, rigorous, and impactful. It ensures credibility by subjecting new findings to the critical evaluation of experts who safeguard quality, integrity, and clarity. 🧵1/2
September 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific publishing, ensuring that published literature is accurate, rigorous, and impactful. It ensures credibility by subjecting new findings to the critical evaluation of experts who safeguard quality, integrity, and clarity. 🧵1/2
The USDA confirmed an infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HAPI), H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13, in a Nebraska dairy cattle herd. Infected cattle in 17 states have been identified since March 2024. Full press release here: buff.ly/8EC85kx
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The USDA confirmed an infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HAPI), H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13, in a Nebraska dairy cattle herd. Infected cattle in 17 states have been identified since March 2024. Full press release here: buff.ly/8EC85kx
Misinformation during #COVID19 wasn’t just noise—it cost lives. We saw patients die from preventable causes while conspiracy theories spread faster than the virus. Healthcare voices must rise in public conversations to rebuild trust and save lives. #PublicHealth (🧵 1/3)
August 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Misinformation during #COVID19 wasn’t just noise—it cost lives. We saw patients die from preventable causes while conspiracy theories spread faster than the virus. Healthcare voices must rise in public conversations to rebuild trust and save lives. #PublicHealth (🧵 1/3)
In a statement published yesterday, The American Academy of Pediatrics has released their own vaccine schedule and recommendations ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory season. buff.ly/IHffrHa #VaccinesSaveLives #GetVaxxed
The American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Its Own Evidence-Based Immunization Schedule
Schedule includes updated AAP recommendations for vaccines for fall respiratory viruses
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August 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In a statement published yesterday, The American Academy of Pediatrics has released their own vaccine schedule and recommendations ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory season. buff.ly/IHffrHa #VaccinesSaveLives #GetVaxxed
A headline stirred attention yesterday as the Supreme Court considers reviewing a challenge to its pivotal 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which affirmed nationwide rights to same-sex marriage. #EqualityForAll #LoveWins
Supreme Court faces decision on case urging overturn of same-sex marriage
Legal experts weighed in on whether the court is likely to accept a challenge filed by Kentucky clerk Kim Davis.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A headline stirred attention yesterday as the Supreme Court considers reviewing a challenge to its pivotal 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which affirmed nationwide rights to same-sex marriage. #EqualityForAll #LoveWins
HHS unveils a proposed regulation to halt Medicare/Medicaid funds for clinics providing gender-affirming treatments. #HealthcarePolicy #LGBTQRights 1/n buff.ly/jJu0Y3f
Exclusive: HHS to Announce Proposed Rule Cutting Off Medicare, Medicaid Funding to Hospitals Offering Trans Procedures to Minors | National Review
The announcement marks the beginning of the process of convening HHS officials to finalize the proposed rule.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
HHS unveils a proposed regulation to halt Medicare/Medicaid funds for clinics providing gender-affirming treatments. #HealthcarePolicy #LGBTQRights 1/n buff.ly/jJu0Y3f
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Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr:
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
August 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr:
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
Summer is the season of Legionnaire's Disease. There have been three deaths and more cases identified in the outbreak happening in NYC. buff.ly/HPzlieQ
3 dead and at least 67 sick from growing Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City
Three people have died and at least 67 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in a cluster that broke out in New York City last week.
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August 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Summer is the season of Legionnaire's Disease. There have been three deaths and more cases identified in the outbreak happening in NYC. buff.ly/HPzlieQ
HHS announced today they are canceling 22 vaccine-related projects totaling ca. $500M based on mRNA technology citing a need to shift to "safer" technology.
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August 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
HHS announced today they are canceling 22 vaccine-related projects totaling ca. $500M based on mRNA technology citing a need to shift to "safer" technology.
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The UK's NHS launched a campaign to offer the meningitis vaccine to patients at increased risk for infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The program began yesterday, aims to prevent up to 100,000 cases of the disease, and reeduce strain on vital NHS resources. #GetVaxxed
NHS begins roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme
NHS and local authorities begin roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme across the country.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The UK's NHS launched a campaign to offer the meningitis vaccine to patients at increased risk for infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The program began yesterday, aims to prevent up to 100,000 cases of the disease, and reeduce strain on vital NHS resources. #GetVaxxed
Not a good day for public health: Officials reporting polio cases in 4 countries, a new measles outbreak in Michigan and rising cases of COVID. #VaccinePreventableDiseases #VaccinesSaveLives #GetVaxxed
Quick Takes: US COVID uptick, new polio cases in 4 countries, measles outbreak in Michigan
The CDC said COVID-19 activity is rising in several parts of the country and test positivity and emergency department visits are up nationally.
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August 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Not a good day for public health: Officials reporting polio cases in 4 countries, a new measles outbreak in Michigan and rising cases of COVID. #VaccinePreventableDiseases #VaccinesSaveLives #GetVaxxed
#MMWR is more than just a scientific journal. It is a staple by which we learn about important issues affecting the public health. The fact that clearance is now [reportedly] required from a political appointee is a form of censorship.
There's a Major Publishing Slowdown at CDC's Flagship Journal
Each MMWR article now requires clearance by the HHS secretary, sources said
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August 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
#MMWR is more than just a scientific journal. It is a staple by which we learn about important issues affecting the public health. The fact that clearance is now [reportedly] required from a political appointee is a form of censorship.
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Dr. @andreaprinzi.bsky.social provides insights on how #polio cases rose despite the public's sanitation and hygiene improving, as well as Jonas Salk’s and Albert Sabin's approaches to their vaccines' development. @biomerieux.com #IDsky #Medsky
Polio: Reviewing its History and the Development of its Vaccine
Andrea Prinzi, PhD, MPH, SM(ASCP), provides insights on how polio cases rose despite the public's sanitation and hygiene improving, as well as Jonas Salk’s and Albert Sabin's approaches to their vacci...
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July 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Dr. @andreaprinzi.bsky.social provides insights on how #polio cases rose despite the public's sanitation and hygiene improving, as well as Jonas Salk’s and Albert Sabin's approaches to their vaccines' development. @biomerieux.com #IDsky #Medsky
The CANWARD study evaluated the in vitro activity of ceftobiprole against >20,000 bacterial isolates. Overall, very good activity against GP organisms. Read up on the findings here: buff.ly/RCdVRGT #AST
July 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The CANWARD study evaluated the in vitro activity of ceftobiprole against >20,000 bacterial isolates. Overall, very good activity against GP organisms. Read up on the findings here: buff.ly/RCdVRGT #AST
It is being reported that HHS Secretary RFKJr. is considering firing all members of the #USPSTF. He canceled the previously scheduled July 10 meeting without notice. How do these action keep Americans healthy?
RFK Jr. Reportedly Planning to Fire All USPSTF Members
Move would come on the heels of abrupt cancellation of task force meeting
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July 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It is being reported that HHS Secretary RFKJr. is considering firing all members of the #USPSTF. He canceled the previously scheduled July 10 meeting without notice. How do these action keep Americans healthy?
#TheScienceImReading This CDC Prevention Epicenters study analyzes blood culture contamination reporting practices among 52 US hospitals/labs. Bottom line: Large heterogeneity in reporting practices and definitions. Great opportunity for #DiagnosticStewardship buff.ly/a7XmNph
July 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#TheScienceImReading This CDC Prevention Epicenters study analyzes blood culture contamination reporting practices among 52 US hospitals/labs. Bottom line: Large heterogeneity in reporting practices and definitions. Great opportunity for #DiagnosticStewardship buff.ly/a7XmNph
Rhoads and colleagues just published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on the use of a new device for processing positive blood culture samples. This approach enables rapid MALDI-TOF identification of select Gram-negative pathogens. #Microbiology #RapidDx
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July 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Rhoads and colleagues just published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on the use of a new device for processing positive blood culture samples. This approach enables rapid MALDI-TOF identification of select Gram-negative pathogens. #Microbiology #RapidDx
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This insightful point/counterpoint from @asm.org #JCM on AST cascade reporting is a must-read for those considering it in micro labs for #stewardship. Highly recommended. buff.ly/Hz9g2Mj
July 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This insightful point/counterpoint from @asm.org #JCM on AST cascade reporting is a must-read for those considering it in micro labs for #stewardship. Highly recommended. buff.ly/Hz9g2Mj
This up-to-date review published in @asm.org #CMR explores innovative techniques for rapidly identifying bloodstream infections. Great opportunities for micro labs to enhance #DiagnosticStewardship efforts. buff.ly/ha1QJe5
July 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
This up-to-date review published in @asm.org #CMR explores innovative techniques for rapidly identifying bloodstream infections. Great opportunities for micro labs to enhance #DiagnosticStewardship efforts. buff.ly/ha1QJe5
Measles is preventable. Highest number of measles cases reported in the US since the virus was declared eradicated in 2000 thanks to #vaccines. buff.ly/86QVaca #Getvaxxed
July 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Measles is preventable. Highest number of measles cases reported in the US since the virus was declared eradicated in 2000 thanks to #vaccines. buff.ly/86QVaca #Getvaxxed