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Natasha Bhuyan, MD, FAAFP
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Family Physician, #MedSky #FMsky -ing about primary care & lessons in leadership | Public Health | Digital Health | QV | LGBT care | GAC | Menopause | (she/her)
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Gonna share this small piece of good news to maintain my sanity.

Ask your pediatrician for Beyfortus, or better yet get it in the hospital before discharge. It's a game changer. 👇
kevinault.bsky.social Kevin Ault @kevinault.bsky.social · May 8
#RSV rates in infants are falling. Hospitalizations are down 28 % and 43 % for infants less than 7 months in two different networks, as reported in this week's MMWR.

This is real world evidence that maternal immunization and MAbs are protecting this vulnerable populations - #MedSky.
May 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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#CecileRichards wasn’t just a fierce advocate for reproductive rights – she was a beacon of hope for so many. I was so lucky to serve on the Planned Parenthood Board while she was president. To honor Cecile’s legacy, let’s keep fighting for the freedom and justice that everyone deserves.
January 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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“If we aggregate the revenues of all middlemen in healthcare, it will be well north of one trillion dollars or nearly 4% of our entire GDP.”
medcitynews.com/2025/01/zero...
Zero-Sum Game: The Current Healthcare System Is Reaching a Breaking Point - MedCity News
It’s tragic that it takes a shooter, aggravated by his back pain and frustrated with the healthcare system, to spark a necessary conversation about healthcare.
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January 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Drugmakers to raise US prices on over 250 medicines starting Jan. 1
Drugmakers plan to raise U.S. prices on at least 250 branded medications including Pfizer COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer cell therapies and vaccines from France's Sanofi at the start of 2025, according to data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors.
www.reuters.com
January 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.

Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?

#PHEthx
Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision
The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2...
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December 17, 2024 at 6:29 PM
fammed.bsky.social
Wait…so he admits a billionaire bought Twitter to influence the election? #MedSky
Vinay Prasad: I remember when many in the mainstream media criticized his decision to buy Twitter for 44 billion. They called it a waste. Looks like he's going to get the greatest return on investment by shaping the election and the fate of the 21st century.
December 17, 2024 at 4:34 AM
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www.today.com/health/diet-...
No, cooking oil doesn't cause cancer — but new study links too much seed oil to colon tumors
A new study has people worried about the safety of cooking oils, but the lead study author says these other foods are more cause for concern.
www.today.com
December 13, 2024 at 4:20 AM
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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
fammed.bsky.social
This new study could be motivating for women who don’t get regular exercise:

sedentary women lowered their risk of serious heart events with just 3 minute bursts of intense activity daily.

www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/sto...
Small bursts of activity can slash heart risks for women
Running to catch a bus or climbing a few flights of stairs can make a difference, data shows.
www.goodmorningamerica.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:59 AM
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New study of Crisis Pregnancy Centers finds they spread misinformation about abortion care & need greater scrutiny, per JAMA: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Characterizing Services Advertised on Crisis Pregnancy Center Websites
This cross-sectional study assesses crisis pregnancy center websites to characterize the US states where they operate and the services that they advertise.
jamanetwork.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:25 AM
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Didn’t realize adding marshmallows on a sweet potatoe casserole was so divisive.
November 28, 2024 at 4:24 AM
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Cervical cancer mortality in US women younger than 25 years significantly declined between 2016 and 2021, likely due to the widespread adoption of HPV vaccination.

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November 28, 2024 at 12:37 AM
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Wait, so Dr. Jay Bhattacharya never completed a residency program? #MedSky
November 27, 2024 at 4:50 AM
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Like most professions, doctors want: autonomy, mastery & purpose
www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/...
Association of Work Control With Burnout and Career Intentions Among U.S. Physicians: A Multi-Institution Study: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0
Background: Physician control over their clinical work is hypothesized to be associated with both burnout and career intentions. Objective: To assess the association of perceived work control with bur...
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November 27, 2024 at 4:37 AM
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Dr. Oz will likely expand Medicare Advantage, where commercial insurers provide coverage by contracting with Medicare.
Proponents of Medicare Advantage say the private plans offer more compelling services than the government and better manage the costs of care. Critics note that Medicare Advantage plans have a long history of costing taxpayers more than the traditional program. UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna are all substantial players in the Medicare Advantage market. It's not always a good relationship with the government. The Department of Justice filed a 2017 complaint against UnitedHealth alleging the company used false information to inflate charges to the government. The case is ongoing.
November 25, 2024 at 3:03 AM
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Anyone know much about Trump’s surgeon general pick Dr. Janette Nesheiwat? #medsky #FMsky
November 23, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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The NAPRCG 52nd Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement is now available! #NAPCRG2024

www.annfammed.org/content/22/S...
The Annals of Family Medicine: 22 (Supplement 1)
www.annfammed.org
November 21, 2024 at 9:48 PM
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kevinault.bsky.social
Very bad news late last week from CDC about maternal mortality in the USA - it continues to go up. The leading cause of death for #pregnant people in 2020 and 2021 was infectious diseases, especially #COVID.

#MedSky + #ObGynSky

www.cdc.gov/maternal-mor....
Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System
Surveillance to learn more on the causes and risk factors associated with pregnancy-related deaths.
www.cdc.gov
November 19, 2024 at 3:24 PM
fammed.bsky.social
I literally don’t accept pens from pharmaceutical companies because it could be a perceived conflict of interest. Meanwhile… #MedSky
Dr. Oz Held Millions In Healthcare Investments, Raising Potential Conflicts For Medicare And Medicaid Amy Feldman Forbes Staff Senior editor
November 21, 2024 at 5:10 AM
fammed.bsky.social
A reminder that Dr. Oz promoted hydroxychloroquine for COVID, which had little evidence.

All while he owned stock in Thermo Fisher Scientific, a supplier of the drug. #MedSky
November 19, 2024 at 11:29 PM
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AI outperforms doctors in multiple studies - and is often rated higher in empathy, too. Thoughts from #MedSky? www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/h...
The chatbot, from the company OpenAI, scored an average of 90 percent when diagnosing a medical condition from a case report and explaining its reasoning. Doctors randomly assigned to use the chatbot got an average score of 76 percent. Those randomly assigned not to use it had an average score of 74 percent. The study showed more than just the chatbot’s superior performance. It unveiled doctors’ sometimes unwavering belief in a diagnosis they made, even when a chatbot potentially suggests a better one.
November 19, 2024 at 3:48 AM
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November 18, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Seems like a lot of people missed the news – the CDC lowered the age for the pneumonia vaccine to age 50 (from age 65) last month.
November 18, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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Great new study on the effectiveness of virtual yoga for back pain: www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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November 18, 2024 at 4:08 AM
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But also did you know vaccines work really, really well?
Three figures showing smallpox, polio, and measles cases before and after there was a vaccine for each one. In each case, the number of cases and/or deaths decreased significantly after its vaccine was introduced
November 16, 2024 at 1:48 AM