Ian Weissman, DO
@drianweissman.bsky.social
Radiologist @DeptVetAffairs #AdvocatingForPatients #PublicHealth #Activist @RadiologyACR and @RSNA #Leadership http://www.linkedin.com/in/ianweissmando
The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising.
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New malaria drug could be a life-saver as the standard drug shows signs of weakness
The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising.
www.npr.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The best drug to fight malaria is facing increased resistance from the parasites it fights. Now there's an alternative in the pipeline and it looks promising.
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
www.npr.org/sections/goa...
More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been reported in Texas so far this year, according to state figures, roughly four times the number as last year and the highest since 2013.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
More than 3,500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been reported in Texas so far this year, according to state figures, roughly four times the number as last year and the highest since 2013.
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thehill.com/policy/healt...
Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life.
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High blood pressure isn’t just a problem for adults. Rates in children have nearly doubled in 20 years
Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Global rates of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in childhood and adolescence have nearly doubled since 2000, putting more kids at risk for poor health later in life.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Warnings rise for U.S. as a severe flu strain causes outbreaks. A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing unprecedented outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly 2 months.
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Warnings rise for U.S. as severe flu strain causes outbreaks in Canada, U.K.
A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing "unprecedented" outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly two months.
www.nbcnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Warnings rise for U.S. as a severe flu strain causes outbreaks. A flu strain that emerged over the summer is causing unprecedented outbreaks in Japan, as well as in Canada and the U.K. The CDC hasn't provided insights on flu in the U.S. in nearly 2 months.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023’s record total.
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Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total.
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023’s record total.
apnews.com/article/tube...
apnews.com/article/tube...
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Leading flu experts predict this will be the worst flu season in a decade.
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New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Baby Formula Recall
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ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. on Tuesday amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak tied to ByHeart formula.
apnews.com/article/byhe...
apnews.com/article/byhe...
A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here's what to know
ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, has recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Baby Formula Recall
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Reposted by Ian Weissman, DO
#recall expanded to all ByHeart infant formula sold in US.
ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. on Tuesday amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak tied to ByHeart formula.
apnews.com/article/byhe...
apnews.com/article/byhe...
A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here's what to know
ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, has recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
#recall expanded to all ByHeart infant formula sold in US.
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Most of our deep sleep happens before midnight so its important to get to bed early.
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Most of our deep sleep happens before midnight so its important to get to bed early.
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Most of our deep sleep happens in the first four hours of sleep. This may or may not happen before midnight, depending on your sleep schedule. Rest assured, folks who work a midnight shift will still get deep sleep whenever they find enough time to slumber. dana.org/resources/un...
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Most of our deep sleep happens in the first four hours of sleep. This may or may not happen before midnight, depending on your sleep schedule. Rest assured, folks who work a midnight shift will still get deep sleep whenever they find enough time to slumber. dana.org/resources/un...
Reposted by Ian Weissman, DO
Reposted by Ian Weissman, DO
This explains a lot tbh
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to MRI functional imaging data.
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MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to functional imaging data.
radiologybusiness.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This explains a lot tbh
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.
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Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.
www.npr.org/2025/11/11/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/11/n...
"This is especially exciting because we can do something about it. There are ways we can improve sleep, even in older adults."
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There's One Critical Thing You Can Do to Keep Alzheimer's Symptoms at Bay
Deep sleep could forestall the declines in brain health that can eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
www.sciencealert.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"This is especially exciting because we can do something about it. There are ways we can improve sleep, even in older adults."
www.sciencealert.com/theres-one-c...
www.sciencealert.com/theres-one-c...
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to MRI functional imaging data.
radiologybusiness.com/topics/medic...
radiologybusiness.com/topics/medic...
MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to functional imaging data.
radiologybusiness.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to MRI functional imaging data.
radiologybusiness.com/topics/medic...
radiologybusiness.com/topics/medic...
Infectious disease experts say Canada’s loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine confidence and solving the primary care crisis.
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How Canada can regain its measles elimination status
Infectious disease experts say Canada’s loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine confidence and solving the primary care crisis.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Infectious disease experts say Canada’s loss of measles elimination status shows how badly investment is needed in public health, rebuilding vaccine confidence and solving the primary care crisis.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. on Tuesday amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak tied to ByHeart formula.
apnews.com/article/byhe...
apnews.com/article/byhe...
A baby formula recall linked to an infant botulism outbreak is expanding. Here's what to know
ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, has recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
ByHeart, which makes organic infant formula, recalled all of its products sold throughout the U.S. on Tuesday amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism. At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak tied to ByHeart formula.
apnews.com/article/byhe...
apnews.com/article/byhe...
"Lung cancer screening is the most powerful tool to reduce deaths from lung cancer to happen in my lifetime." Low-dose CT scans can detect lung cancer early and cut the risk of death by up to 20%.
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Lung cancer remains deadliest cancer, but patients are living longer - UPI.com
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, but advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping patients live longer.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
"Lung cancer screening is the most powerful tool to reduce deaths from lung cancer to happen in my lifetime." Low-dose CT scans can detect lung cancer early and cut the risk of death by up to 20%.
www.upi.com/Health_News/...
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Music hath charms...
Listening to music into old age could reduce the risk of dementia by almost 40%, a new study has found.
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Listening to Music Has a Surprising Impact on Dementia Risk, Study Shows
Listening to music into old age could reduce the risk of dementia by almost 40 percent, a new study has found.
www.sciencealert.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Music hath charms...
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Great!
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Leading flu experts predict this will be the worst flu season in a decade.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Great!
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Reposted by Ian Weissman, DO
Leading flu experts predict this will be the worst flu season in a decade.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Wear a goddamn mask!
Leading flu experts predict this will be the worst flu season in a decade.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Wear a goddamn mask!
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I'm glad I got my flu shot!
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I'm glad I got my flu shot!
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Get those kids their flu shots (along with everyone else) - unvaccinated kids are a huge percentage of those that end up hospitalized every year.
Leading flu experts predict this will be the worst flu season in a decade.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
New flu virus mutation could see ‘worst season in a decade'
Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Get those kids their flu shots (along with everyone else) - unvaccinated kids are a huge percentage of those that end up hospitalized every year.