COP MD FACS👩🏻⚕️🏔️🩺❄️
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MD, FACS. Fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist. Wife, mom, kidney donor. Home is in the mountains. #SurgSky #OncSky #MedSky #bcsm #womeninmedicine #PNW
Describing the medication my child needs to function as a “threat” is very concerning. It’s taken us years to get the regimen he needs nailed down. And this isn’t a prescription I can get a big stash of because it’s already highly controlled. I am worried.
February 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Describing the medication my child needs to function as a “threat” is very concerning. It’s taken us years to get the regimen he needs nailed down. And this isn’t a prescription I can get a big stash of because it’s already highly controlled. I am worried.
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January 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
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Really nice editorial on the early COMET trial results.
Is It Time to Abandon Surgery for Low-Risk DCIS?
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is considered a nonobligate precursor of invasive breast cancer. Surgery is thought to reduce this risk, as evidenced by studies demonstrating cause-specific survival o...
jamanetwork.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Really nice editorial on the early COMET trial results.
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The selective estrogen-receptor degrader imlunestrant plus abemaciclib led to a median progression-free survival of 9.4 months among patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer (vs. 5.5 months with imlunestrant alone). Full EMBER-3 trial results: nej.md/4fZ74HX
#MedSky #SABCS24
#MedSky #SABCS24
December 11, 2024 at 2:08 PM
The selective estrogen-receptor degrader imlunestrant plus abemaciclib led to a median progression-free survival of 9.4 months among patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer (vs. 5.5 months with imlunestrant alone). Full EMBER-3 trial results: nej.md/4fZ74HX
#MedSky #SABCS24
#MedSky #SABCS24
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More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy’s Nomination
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:47 PM
More than 75 Nobel Prize winners have signed a letter urging senators not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
This Vox article is unbelievably bad. Anesthesiologists’ salaries are not driving up the cost of healthcare, full stop.
Colleen O'Kelly Priddy, MD FACS on LinkedIn: Unbelievably short-sighted, poorly-researched, and factually inaccurate…
Unbelievably short-sighted, poorly-researched, and factually inaccurate article. As a surgeon, the wonderful anesthesiologists I am fortunate enough to work…
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December 7, 2024 at 11:13 PM
This Vox article is unbelievably bad. Anesthesiologists’ salaries are not driving up the cost of healthcare, full stop.
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As a surgeon, I have some thoughts on this. 🧵
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures
In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes. The American Society of Anesthesiologists calls on Anthem to reverse this proposal immediately.
www.asahq.org
December 5, 2024 at 12:45 AM
As a surgeon, I have some thoughts on this. 🧵
Very promising study with potential impact on ability to perform reverse axillary mapping in patients at high risk for lymphedema, allowing for continued dual tracer in the breast with the third tracer identifying arm lymphatics.
Results of a Prospective Randomized Multicenter Study Comparing Indocyanine Green (ICG) Fluorescence Combined with a Standard Tracer Versus ICG Alone for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Breast Can...
Background For clinically node-negative early breast cancer patients, sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) using dual localization with blue dye and radioisotope (RI) is currently standard of care. Docum...
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November 27, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Very promising study with potential impact on ability to perform reverse axillary mapping in patients at high risk for lymphedema, allowing for continued dual tracer in the breast with the third tracer identifying arm lymphatics.
These clouds lying on the mountains and covering the valley is like a weighted blanket for my soul. I love early winter. And mid-winter. And late winter. #RenoNV #wintersky #mountains
November 26, 2024 at 2:12 AM
These clouds lying on the mountains and covering the valley is like a weighted blanket for my soul. I love early winter. And mid-winter. And late winter. #RenoNV #wintersky #mountains
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We accidentally ended up with a clinical trial in the music scene here.
November 22, 2024 at 12:21 PM
We accidentally ended up with a clinical trial in the music scene here.
There’s a name for people who make false claims and peddle snake oil. Apparently, that name is now “Nominee for Head of CMS.”
www.bmj.com/content/349/...
www.bmj.com/content/349/...
Televised medical talk shows—what they recommend and the evidence to support their recommendations: a prospective observational study
Objective To determine the quality of health recommendations and claims made on popular medical talk shows.
Design Prospective observational study.
Setting Mainstream television media.
Sources Inte...
www.bmj.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:15 AM
There’s a name for people who make false claims and peddle snake oil. Apparently, that name is now “Nominee for Head of CMS.”
www.bmj.com/content/349/...
www.bmj.com/content/349/...
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#SnowflakeSeason is here, and Jesse from our Cloud Seeding Program captured some beautiful large conglomerate dendritic crystals, some being over 0.5 inches wide! Happy first day of snow in #RenoNV! Learn more about our Cloud Seeding Program on our website: www.dri.edu/making-it-snow. #FridayFun
November 15, 2024 at 9:31 PM
#SnowflakeSeason is here, and Jesse from our Cloud Seeding Program captured some beautiful large conglomerate dendritic crystals, some being over 0.5 inches wide! Happy first day of snow in #RenoNV! Learn more about our Cloud Seeding Program on our website: www.dri.edu/making-it-snow. #FridayFun
Just got a hard hat tour of the upcoming #ConradBreastCenter with #SurgOnc, #MedOnc, #BreastImaging, and #OncologyWellness all in one place. It’s coming together! Scheduled to open ~May 2025. We’re excited! #Renown #RenoNV #fightthegoodfight
November 19, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Just got a hard hat tour of the upcoming #ConradBreastCenter with #SurgOnc, #MedOnc, #BreastImaging, and #OncologyWellness all in one place. It’s coming together! Scheduled to open ~May 2025. We’re excited! #Renown #RenoNV #fightthegoodfight
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Updated treatment algorithms for breast cancer now include adjuvant ribociclib and inavolisib, along with key trial names. Thrilled to see we're truly running out of space in HR+ disease—progress is here, with much more to come for all breast cancer subtypes!
November 17, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Updated treatment algorithms for breast cancer now include adjuvant ribociclib and inavolisib, along with key trial names. Thrilled to see we're truly running out of space in HR+ disease—progress is here, with much more to come for all breast cancer subtypes!
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But also did you know vaccines work really, really well?
November 16, 2024 at 1:48 AM
But also did you know vaccines work really, really well?
The public health risks if he is confirmed are staggering. I like practicing evidence-based medicine and having it for my family. Tell your senators to reject this nomination.
committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
Stop RFK Jr. - Committee to Protect Health Care
DOCTORS REJECT RFK JR. APPOINTMENT TO SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SIGN THE OPPOSITION LETTER Paid for by the Committee to Protect Health Care. Committeetoprotect.org.
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November 16, 2024 at 7:07 PM
The public health risks if he is confirmed are staggering. I like practicing evidence-based medicine and having it for my family. Tell your senators to reject this nomination.
committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
committeetoprotect.org/stop-rfk-jr/
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not a “skeptic” of vaccines. He has said there are no safe or effective vaccines. He is a foe of vaccines.
November 15, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not a “skeptic” of vaccines. He has said there are no safe or effective vaccines. He is a foe of vaccines.
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Only 1/2 of patients with cancer age 18-49 have discussed fertility preservation with a provider prior to treatment.
Knowledge is power, and we must ensure this growing population is empowered to make choices that align with their reproductive goals.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #oncsky
Knowledge is power, and we must ensure this growing population is empowered to make choices that align with their reproductive goals.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #oncsky
jamanetwork.com
November 13, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Only 1/2 of patients with cancer age 18-49 have discussed fertility preservation with a provider prior to treatment.
Knowledge is power, and we must ensure this growing population is empowered to make choices that align with their reproductive goals.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #oncsky
Knowledge is power, and we must ensure this growing population is empowered to make choices that align with their reproductive goals.
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #oncsky
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Transplant for liver metastases? 🫢How?😳 Why?😬
Join the SSO and ASTS for virtual tumor board discussions with experts
📆 December 4th
⏰ 6PM CST
Register: ow.ly/pMIR50U4HpP
#HPBSky #MedSky #SurgSky #GISky
Join the SSO and ASTS for virtual tumor board discussions with experts
📆 December 4th
⏰ 6PM CST
Register: ow.ly/pMIR50U4HpP
#HPBSky #MedSky #SurgSky #GISky
November 14, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Transplant for liver metastases? 🫢How?😳 Why?😬
Join the SSO and ASTS for virtual tumor board discussions with experts
📆 December 4th
⏰ 6PM CST
Register: ow.ly/pMIR50U4HpP
#HPBSky #MedSky #SurgSky #GISky
Join the SSO and ASTS for virtual tumor board discussions with experts
📆 December 4th
⏰ 6PM CST
Register: ow.ly/pMIR50U4HpP
#HPBSky #MedSky #SurgSky #GISky
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What is happening in the #UnitedStates? When did we become the country who embraced pseudoscience and misinformation.
I worry for the health of our population
I worry for the health of our population
November 14, 2024 at 1:06 AM
What is happening in the #UnitedStates? When did we become the country who embraced pseudoscience and misinformation.
I worry for the health of our population
I worry for the health of our population
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Look, if we undermine public trust in vaccines children will die needlessly.
The end.
www.statnews.com/2024/11/13/v...
The end.
www.statnews.com/2024/11/13/v...
Two top Biden administration officials warn of threat to U.S. children if anti-vaccine views prevail
Two senior Biden administration officials warned there could be serious consequences for the nation’s children if it had to relearn lessons about vaccines.
www.statnews.com
November 13, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Look, if we undermine public trust in vaccines children will die needlessly.
The end.
www.statnews.com/2024/11/13/v...
The end.
www.statnews.com/2024/11/13/v...