Anica Law
@anicalaw.bsky.social
Pulm/crit care MD and health services researcher @BUMedicine @The_BMC @BUPulmonary @SmithBIDMC, formerly @harvardpulm @brighammedres
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Today, President Trump ordered the firing of federal employees who are still in their probation period. "The firing of federal employees will have immediate and adverse health consequences for the American public," said ATS President Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF. Read more: shorturl.at/nNegx
American Thoracic Society | Advocacy
The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through…
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February 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today, President Trump ordered the firing of federal employees who are still in their probation period. "The firing of federal employees will have immediate and adverse health consequences for the American public," said ATS President Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF. Read more: shorturl.at/nNegx
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This thread will be stories of how people hold the line--continue to behave responsibly and ethically.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pushed back Thursday on Trump administration plans to review a newly negotiated police-reform agreement with the city: “Regardless of the Trump administration’s announcement, we will be moving forward with the terms outlined in the consent decree.” buff.ly/3Eb8PE8
Trump threatens Minneapolis police agreement; Frey pushes back
President Trump’s new civil rights division head issued a memo that puts the implementation of the Minneapolis consent decree in question.
buff.ly
January 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This thread will be stories of how people hold the line--continue to behave responsibly and ethically.
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*sighs*
Percentage change should *always* be expressed on a log scale, because it’s multiplicative.
A doubling and a halving should be given equal space.
I did a whole thread on this at the time x.com/jburnmurdoch...
Percentage change should *always* be expressed on a log scale, because it’s multiplicative.
A doubling and a halving should be given equal space.
I did a whole thread on this at the time x.com/jburnmurdoch...
x.com
x.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:49 AM
*sighs*
Percentage change should *always* be expressed on a log scale, because it’s multiplicative.
A doubling and a halving should be given equal space.
I did a whole thread on this at the time x.com/jburnmurdoch...
Percentage change should *always* be expressed on a log scale, because it’s multiplicative.
A doubling and a halving should be given equal space.
I did a whole thread on this at the time x.com/jburnmurdoch...
Migrated my old tweets here. Worked ok I think, except they are dated by the date they arrived here (though an archival date is also included). Twitter polls didn’t make it over, and it’s a little weird to not get the subsequent discussion that occurred with the tweets.
H/t @gbosslet.bsky.social
H/t @gbosslet.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Migrated my old tweets here. Worked ok I think, except they are dated by the date they arrived here (though an archival date is also included). Twitter polls didn’t make it over, and it’s a little weird to not get the subsequent discussion that occurred with the tweets.
H/t @gbosslet.bsky.social
H/t @gbosslet.bsky.social
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"joining Bluesky can be a reset — a chance to start over on a platform that isn’t engineered to maximize engagement, that isn’t owned by a capricious billionaire or an amoral advertising conglomerate, and that doesn’t treat its users as lab rats."
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative (Gift Article)
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:01 AM
"joining Bluesky can be a reset — a chance to start over on a platform that isn’t engineered to maximize engagement, that isn’t owned by a capricious billionaire or an amoral advertising conglomerate, and that doesn’t treat its users as lab rats."
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Hello all! Moving to bluer skies over this way. Excited to continue promoting the great work of ATS Behavioral Science and Health Services Research Assembly. #pccm #healthservices @atscommunity.bsky.social @atscritcare.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Hello all! Moving to bluer skies over this way. Excited to continue promoting the great work of ATS Behavioral Science and Health Services Research Assembly. #pccm #healthservices @atscommunity.bsky.social @atscritcare.bsky.social
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#PCCMSky Update
Up to 95 members
Repost so those new to this place can populate their following list with good PCCM people
Reply if you are not on this list and should be
go.bsky.app/88wg6oG
Up to 95 members
Repost so those new to this place can populate their following list with good PCCM people
Reply if you are not on this list and should be
go.bsky.app/88wg6oG
November 21, 2024 at 1:49 PM
#PCCMSky Update
Up to 95 members
Repost so those new to this place can populate their following list with good PCCM people
Reply if you are not on this list and should be
go.bsky.app/88wg6oG
Up to 95 members
Repost so those new to this place can populate their following list with good PCCM people
Reply if you are not on this list and should be
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"Abstract
In the first prospective clinical trial of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in stress echocardiography, there was no difference in diagnostic accuracy between AI assistance and standard-of-care assessment."
In the first prospective clinical trial of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in stress echocardiography, there was no difference in diagnostic accuracy between AI assistance and standard-of-care assessment."
How it started: "AI is going to replace randomized clinical trials"
How it is going:
ai.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
How it is going:
ai.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/...
We Need More Randomized Clinical Trials of AI
In the first prospective clinical trial of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance
in stress echocardiography, there was no difference in diagnostic accuracy between
AI assistance and standard-of-c...
ai.nejm.org
November 21, 2024 at 1:45 PM
"Abstract
In the first prospective clinical trial of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in stress echocardiography, there was no difference in diagnostic accuracy between AI assistance and standard-of-care assessment."
In the first prospective clinical trial of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in stress echocardiography, there was no difference in diagnostic accuracy between AI assistance and standard-of-care assessment."
I love working at @The_BMC. Clever/smart ideas to truly bring help to people who can use it
#bmcproud
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2820417
#bmcproud
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2820417
Using “Power Prescriptions” to Counter Energy Insecurity
This Medical News article discusses a new Boston Medical ...
jamanetwork.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:06 AM
I love working at @The_BMC. Clever/smart ideas to truly bring help to people who can use it
#bmcproud
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2820417
#bmcproud
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2820417
HOW IT STARTED: 🧵
@atscommunity @accpchest @SCCM @aarc_tweets
@atscommunity @accpchest @SCCM @aarc_tweets
November 23, 2024 at 5:06 AM
HOW IT STARTED: 🧵
@atscommunity @accpchest @SCCM @aarc_tweets
@atscommunity @accpchest @SCCM @aarc_tweets
1/ I will be at #ATS2023 celebrating all that the strong, vibrant, diverse
@atscommunity
has to offer. I also want #ATSSafe4All in the future! Join me in committing to safety and equity for all. Show your support: DM or email or find me in DC to get your ribbon!
@atscommunity
has to offer. I also want #ATSSafe4All in the future! Join me in committing to safety and equity for all. Show your support: DM or email or find me in DC to get your ribbon!
November 23, 2024 at 5:06 AM
1/ I will be at #ATS2023 celebrating all that the strong, vibrant, diverse
@atscommunity
has to offer. I also want #ATSSafe4All in the future! Join me in committing to safety and equity for all. Show your support: DM or email or find me in DC to get your ribbon!
@atscommunity
has to offer. I also want #ATSSafe4All in the future! Join me in committing to safety and equity for all. Show your support: DM or email or find me in DC to get your ribbon!
In patients with #septicshock and #AFib, do you switch from norepinephrine (α+β) to phenylephrine (α only)?
- What if pt is in rapid afib?
- When was the last time you saw data/guidelines on the use of phenylephrine in any septic shock? 🧵
Our paper:...
- What if pt is in rapid afib?
- When was the last time you saw data/guidelines on the use of phenylephrine in any septic shock? 🧵
Our paper:...
November 23, 2024 at 5:13 AM
In patients with #septicshock and #AFib, do you switch from norepinephrine (α+β) to phenylephrine (α only)?
- What if pt is in rapid afib?
- When was the last time you saw data/guidelines on the use of phenylephrine in any septic shock? 🧵
Our paper:...
- What if pt is in rapid afib?
- When was the last time you saw data/guidelines on the use of phenylephrine in any septic shock? 🧵
Our paper:...
Conferences can be invaluable opportunities to share your work, discuss new ideas, connect with inspirational colleagues, and learn from each other. I'm signing because I value the presence and safety of all my peers, mentors, & mentees at...
November 23, 2024 at 5:20 AM
Conferences can be invaluable opportunities to share your work, discuss new ideas, connect with inspirational colleagues, and learn from each other. I'm signing because I value the presence and safety of all my peers, mentors, & mentees at...
Out this week in @ATSBlueEditor, our work indicating that critical care for older adults may be trending toward LESS invasive: In the US from 2011-2019, # of older adults receiving >96 hrs of MV ⬇️⬇️ https://dir.lat/2G7xcT 🧵:
#zentensivist...
#zentensivist...
November 23, 2024 at 5:40 AM
Out this week in @ATSBlueEditor, our work indicating that critical care for older adults may be trending toward LESS invasive: In the US from 2011-2019, # of older adults receiving >96 hrs of MV ⬇️⬇️ https://dir.lat/2G7xcT 🧵:
#zentensivist...
#zentensivist...
Team ECHO from @BUMedicine illuminating challenges around studying ARDS practice patterns, adoption/deimplementation. Strong work from Mallory Lesieur @xaudhya_
November 23, 2024 at 5:41 AM
Team ECHO from @BUMedicine illuminating challenges around studying ARDS practice patterns, adoption/deimplementation. Strong work from Mallory Lesieur @xaudhya_
Proud of @divya_shankar19 for her ATS Abstract award from @ATSCritCare looking at how Covid impacted practice patterns in nonCOVID pts. Come to D104 on Wed to hear more from this rising star! #ATS2022 coauthors @WalkeyAllan @NickABosch
November 23, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Proud of @divya_shankar19 for her ATS Abstract award from @ATSCritCare looking at how Covid impacted practice patterns in nonCOVID pts. Come to D104 on Wed to hear more from this rising star! #ATS2022 coauthors @WalkeyAllan @NickABosch
Thank you @emilyvailmd and @lkvandev for your making the ATS CC ECPWG a fantastic, supportive home base for so many early career folk. 👏👏👏@ATSCritCare
November 23, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Thank you @emilyvailmd and @lkvandev for your making the ATS CC ECPWG a fantastic, supportive home base for so many early career folk. 👏👏👏@ATSCritCare
Proud of @xaudhya_ , MS2 at @BUMedicine, for making his ATS debut, presenting changes in #pronepositioning availability at hospitals across MA before and after the pandemic. He nailed it! Coauthors @NickABosch @WalkeyAllan #ATS2022
November 23, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Proud of @xaudhya_ , MS2 at @BUMedicine, for making his ATS debut, presenting changes in #pronepositioning availability at hospitals across MA before and after the pandemic. He nailed it! Coauthors @NickABosch @WalkeyAllan #ATS2022
Oh, were you doing claims-based research and needed a validated way to adjust for severity of acute illness in your ICU patients?
We gotchu:
https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1513/AnnalsATS.202111-1251RL
Teammates:
@NickABosch @WalkeyAllan
We gotchu:
https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1513/AnnalsATS.202111-1251RL
Teammates:
@NickABosch @WalkeyAllan
November 23, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Oh, were you doing claims-based research and needed a validated way to adjust for severity of acute illness in your ICU patients?
We gotchu:
https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1513/AnnalsATS.202111-1251RL
Teammates:
@NickABosch @WalkeyAllan
We gotchu:
https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1513/AnnalsATS.202111-1251RL
Teammates:
@NickABosch @WalkeyAllan
Soundtrack of the day: the cassette tapes, circa 1997, that I found in my parents' basement (with a working boom box!!) with summer camp songs - Istanbul, Blister in the Sun, American Pie, Stairway to Heaven...
#IYKYK
#IYKYK
November 23, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Soundtrack of the day: the cassette tapes, circa 1997, that I found in my parents' basement (with a working boom box!!) with summer camp songs - Istanbul, Blister in the Sun, American Pie, Stairway to Heaven...
#IYKYK
#IYKYK
So proud of @NavinKumarMD for winning the Bernard Lown Award for Excellence in teaching at @harvardmed - so well deserved!
November 23, 2024 at 6:01 AM
So proud of @NavinKumarMD for winning the Bernard Lown Award for Excellence in teaching at @harvardmed - so well deserved!
When you counsel ICU patients (>65yo)/their proxies before receiving a tracheostomy (‘trach’) and a gastrostomy (‘PEG’), what do you estimate to be the cohort’s 90-day mortality (day 0 = hospital admission)?
November 23, 2024 at 6:07 AM
When you counsel ICU patients (>65yo)/their proxies before receiving a tracheostomy (‘trach’) and a gastrostomy (‘PEG’), what do you estimate to be the cohort’s 90-day mortality (day 0 = hospital admission)?
How come we are this far into the pandemic and it still takes 24-48 hrs for an outpatient #covid test to turnaround??
[2kids + 1 parent]x 2 days of missed work/school waiting for 1 covid test = so much unnecessary lost productivity
[2kids + 1 parent]x 2 days of missed work/school waiting for 1 covid test = so much unnecessary lost productivity
November 23, 2024 at 6:08 AM
How come we are this far into the pandemic and it still takes 24-48 hrs for an outpatient #covid test to turnaround??
[2kids + 1 parent]x 2 days of missed work/school waiting for 1 covid test = so much unnecessary lost productivity
[2kids + 1 parent]x 2 days of missed work/school waiting for 1 covid test = so much unnecessary lost productivity
I want to share some of our work, hot off the press @JAMAcurrent: Lottery-Based Incentive in Ohio and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates https://ja.ma/2SO8Iac
Lottery-Based Incentive in Ohio and COVID-19 Vaccination ...
This study assesses changes in COVID-19 vaccination rates...
ja.ma
November 23, 2024 at 6:15 AM
I want to share some of our work, hot off the press @JAMAcurrent: Lottery-Based Incentive in Ohio and COVID-19 Vaccination Rates https://ja.ma/2SO8Iac
Why does liquid amoxicillin still taste so gross in 2021
November 23, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Why does liquid amoxicillin still taste so gross in 2021