Bhageerathi (Bhagee) Ganesan, MD
@ganesanb.medsky.social
Neurology PGY-1, University of Rochester; OSUCOM '25. Interests in movement disorders and health policy. #neurosky #medsky
Féministe intersectionnelle en colère. ♀ NON à l'extrême-droite.
Zan, Zindagi, Azadi.
She/elle/அவள். Views = own
Féministe intersectionnelle en colère. ♀ NON à l'extrême-droite.
Zan, Zindagi, Azadi.
She/elle/அவள். Views = own
Ça y est, c’est LE jour
May 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Ça y est, c’est LE jour
This is the oath. Where I choked up is when my classmates swore to protect and bear allegiance to the Constitution. In an era where so many constitutional tenets - political secularism, non-discrimination, equality, representation - are at stake, swearing on the Constitution is a radical act. 2/n
![“I [state your full name], having been appointed a (rank) in the United States Air Force, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domes- tic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter. So help me God (optional).”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ofvocncwf7tdyqjuu6mfjkxh/bafkreicke5t4xcopvztuyvxihmmzsg6flqlhpixeh24dmompxjlxvlqzjm@jpeg)
May 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This is the oath. Where I choked up is when my classmates swore to protect and bear allegiance to the Constitution. In an era where so many constitutional tenets - political secularism, non-discrimination, equality, representation - are at stake, swearing on the Constitution is a radical act. 2/n
Beyond grateful to have matched today at Rochester @urmed.bsky.social as an incoming Neurology PGY-1. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. #medsky #neurosky #matchday
March 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Beyond grateful to have matched today at Rochester @urmed.bsky.social as an incoming Neurology PGY-1. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. #medsky #neurosky #matchday
Psychogenic non-epileptic events are linked to faulty circuits or integration of information within the brain, which manifests as a variety of symptoms that look like, but are not, seizures.
February 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Psychogenic non-epileptic events are linked to faulty circuits or integration of information within the brain, which manifests as a variety of symptoms that look like, but are not, seizures.
BONUS Educational megathread #3: Psychogenic Nonepileptic Attacks. Yes, they are very real; NO, patients are NOT making up their symptoms; Yes, there are good-quality evidence-based treatments available; and we absolutely need better awareness about this. #medsky #neurosky #epilepsy
February 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Not every subsequent seizure in a person with epilepsy warrants a visit to the ED - but the following are reasons to call the squad:
February 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Not every subsequent seizure in a person with epilepsy warrants a visit to the ED - but the following are reasons to call the squad:
After a diagnosis of epilepsy: it's important to have a safety plan in place, like the one below, and to ensure others know this plan.
February 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
After a diagnosis of epilepsy: it's important to have a safety plan in place, like the one below, and to ensure others know this plan.
Neurologists use this information to select and adjust the right treatment plan for each patient, which includes medications, diet, and other interventions.
February 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Neurologists use this information to select and adjust the right treatment plan for each patient, which includes medications, diet, and other interventions.
What should I do if someone is seizing? Stay calm, keep the person out of harm's way, and follow these steps:
February 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
What should I do if someone is seizing? Stay calm, keep the person out of harm's way, and follow these steps:
of note: some patients can grow out of a few specific types of epilepsy and not require treatment long-term, but this is not always the case, and often patients will need to take medication for it throughout their life.
February 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
of note: some patients can grow out of a few specific types of epilepsy and not require treatment long-term, but this is not always the case, and often patients will need to take medication for it throughout their life.
What is a seizure? Seizures can manifest in lots of different ways.
February 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
What is a seizure? Seizures can manifest in lots of different ways.
current mood after reading yet another article about the NIH fund cuts (warning: mild profanity in the original post)
February 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
current mood after reading yet another article about the NIH fund cuts (warning: mild profanity in the original post)
