Lesly Jurado, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCNPS, FCCM
@lesverx.bsky.social
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Intriguing study from @thelancet.com finds #deprescribing sleep medications in adults over age 50 could:
📉 Reduce the lifetime incidence of falls by 8.5% & cognitive impairment by 2.1%
📈 Increase life expectancy by 0.11 years
💵 Result in net lifetime savings of $6,600 per person
buff.ly/515uJ9s
📉 Reduce the lifetime incidence of falls by 8.5% & cognitive impairment by 2.1%
📈 Increase life expectancy by 0.11 years
💵 Result in net lifetime savings of $6,600 per person
buff.ly/515uJ9s
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Intriguing study from @thelancet.com finds #deprescribing sleep medications in adults over age 50 could:
📉 Reduce the lifetime incidence of falls by 8.5% & cognitive impairment by 2.1%
📈 Increase life expectancy by 0.11 years
💵 Result in net lifetime savings of $6,600 per person
buff.ly/515uJ9s
📉 Reduce the lifetime incidence of falls by 8.5% & cognitive impairment by 2.1%
📈 Increase life expectancy by 0.11 years
💵 Result in net lifetime savings of $6,600 per person
buff.ly/515uJ9s
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Silva et al: Safety of Peripherally Administered 23.4% Sodium Chloride
Link: link.springer.com/ar...
@neurocritical #neurocritcare
Link: link.springer.com/ar...
@neurocritical #neurocritcare
Safety of Peripherally Administered 23.4% Sodium Chloride
Neurocritical Care - For patients with increased intracranial pressure, prompt initiation of hyperosmolar therapy with 23.4% sodium chloride may minimize permanent neurological damage and prevent...
link.springer.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Silva et al: Safety of Peripherally Administered 23.4% Sodium Chloride
Link: link.springer.com/ar...
@neurocritical #neurocritcare
Link: link.springer.com/ar...
@neurocritical #neurocritcare
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In his latest Currents article, Dr. Peter Papadakos informs neurocritical care practitioners of kratom and its association with serious neurological symptoms. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4n5XfLb
October 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
In his latest Currents article, Dr. Peter Papadakos informs neurocritical care practitioners of kratom and its association with serious neurological symptoms. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4n5XfLb
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Breaking News: Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. He could face decades in prison. nyti.ms/4pyzL3Q
September 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Breaking News: Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. He could face decades in prison. nyti.ms/4pyzL3Q
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"mRNA is one of the most promising technologies for preventing and treating any kind of disease that you can imagine.
Stopping development could put cures of chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV out of reach."
My comments on mRNA research defunding in @prismreports.org:
Stopping development could put cures of chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV out of reach."
My comments on mRNA research defunding in @prismreports.org:
RFK Jr.’s halt on mRNA vaccine research risks progress on curing illnesses
The research made promising inroads on developing vaccines for cancers and HIV, which both have racial and socioeconomic disparities
prismreports.org
August 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"mRNA is one of the most promising technologies for preventing and treating any kind of disease that you can imagine.
Stopping development could put cures of chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV out of reach."
My comments on mRNA research defunding in @prismreports.org:
Stopping development could put cures of chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV out of reach."
My comments on mRNA research defunding in @prismreports.org:
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Exclusive: An internal planning road map obtained by The Post shows the strategy behind ICE’s breakneck expansion, a chaotic effort that has already triggered lawsuits and accusations of cruelty. wapo.st/41FWkck
August 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Exclusive: An internal planning road map obtained by The Post shows the strategy behind ICE’s breakneck expansion, a chaotic effort that has already triggered lawsuits and accusations of cruelty. wapo.st/41FWkck
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As Secretary Kennedy weighs further changes to U.S. vaccine policy, IDSA underscores a key fact: Vaccines are responsible for some of the greatest gains in protecting people of all ages and increasing human life expectancy. Vaccines must be protected.
📄: bit.ly/4fDL4mG
📄: bit.ly/4fDL4mG
August 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As Secretary Kennedy weighs further changes to U.S. vaccine policy, IDSA underscores a key fact: Vaccines are responsible for some of the greatest gains in protecting people of all ages and increasing human life expectancy. Vaccines must be protected.
📄: bit.ly/4fDL4mG
📄: bit.ly/4fDL4mG
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Scientists have developed a new gene-editing approach that reprograms pathogens to stop producing toxins and instead make a helpful molecule. cen.acs.org/biological-c... 🧪
CRISPR system reprograms bacteria to disarm deadly toxin
Gene-editing technique disables Shiga toxin genes in <i>E. coli</i>
cen.acs.org
July 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Scientists have developed a new gene-editing approach that reprograms pathogens to stop producing toxins and instead make a helpful molecule. cen.acs.org/biological-c... 🧪
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🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
July 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
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Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the Department of Health and Human Services, charging that recent decisions limiting access to Covid vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice
New restrictions on Covid shots run counter to scientific evidence, the groups said.
trib.al
July 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the Department of Health and Human Services, charging that recent decisions limiting access to Covid vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
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Christopher Carballo, MD speaking at CVCSCCM Symposium on the unseen injuries of gun violence and the #thisismylane movement!
June 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Christopher Carballo, MD speaking at CVCSCCM Symposium on the unseen injuries of gun violence and the #thisismylane movement!
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The Carolinas/Virginias Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (CVCSCCM) 43rd Annual Symposium.
Keynote by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM on Neuroprognostication in the ICU.
Keynote by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM on Neuroprognostication in the ICU.
June 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Carolinas/Virginias Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (CVCSCCM) 43rd Annual Symposium.
Keynote by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM on Neuroprognostication in the ICU.
Keynote by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM on Neuroprognostication in the ICU.
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An honor and pleasure to have Dr. Jacobi at our meeting today!
June 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
An honor and pleasure to have Dr. Jacobi at our meeting today!
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The Carolinas/Virginias Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (CVCSCCM) 43rd Annual Symposium.
Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president) presenting Guideline Updates for Glycemic Control in the ICU.
Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president) presenting Guideline Updates for Glycemic Control in the ICU.
June 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Carolinas/Virginias Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (CVCSCCM) 43rd Annual Symposium.
Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president) presenting Guideline Updates for Glycemic Control in the ICU.
Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president) presenting Guideline Updates for Glycemic Control in the ICU.
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Prisma Health Richland-USC pharmacy residents brought home the W in the Learner Bowl again this year! Congratulations on your victory!
The team included Seneca Williams (PGY2 CC), Jessica Donald (PGY2 CC), Bailey Nero (upcoming PGY2 CC), also joined by Haley Bond (PGY2 CC) from New Hanover!
The team included Seneca Williams (PGY2 CC), Jessica Donald (PGY2 CC), Bailey Nero (upcoming PGY2 CC), also joined by Haley Bond (PGY2 CC) from New Hanover!
June 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Prisma Health Richland-USC pharmacy residents brought home the W in the Learner Bowl again this year! Congratulations on your victory!
The team included Seneca Williams (PGY2 CC), Jessica Donald (PGY2 CC), Bailey Nero (upcoming PGY2 CC), also joined by Haley Bond (PGY2 CC) from New Hanover!
The team included Seneca Williams (PGY2 CC), Jessica Donald (PGY2 CC), Bailey Nero (upcoming PGY2 CC), also joined by Haley Bond (PGY2 CC) from New Hanover!
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Why another protest? What is it going to accomplish? Shouldn’t we be [insert alternate tactic] instead?
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
The Strategic Logic of the No Kings Protests
By Leah Greenberg, Indivisible Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
indivisibleteam.medium.com
June 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Why another protest? What is it going to accomplish? Shouldn’t we be [insert alternate tactic] instead?
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
These are good-faith questions, and they stem from very reasonable concerns. So let’s take a step back and talk about the role of a peaceful mass mobilization like No Kings.
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It’s looking like Saturday’s No Kings mobilizations are going to be even bigger than Hands Off!
We need to show up by the millions to demonstrate that Trump’s tyrannic crackdown is only deepening our resolve.
Find a peaceful protest near you for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
We need to show up by the millions to demonstrate that Trump’s tyrannic crackdown is only deepening our resolve.
Find a peaceful protest near you for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
June 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
It’s looking like Saturday’s No Kings mobilizations are going to be even bigger than Hands Off!
We need to show up by the millions to demonstrate that Trump’s tyrannic crackdown is only deepening our resolve.
Find a peaceful protest near you for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
We need to show up by the millions to demonstrate that Trump’s tyrannic crackdown is only deepening our resolve.
Find a peaceful protest near you for No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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Amid dropping vaccination rates, 25 children in New York State died from influenza during the 2024-25 flu season — more than in any recent flu season, state health authorities said on Wednesday.
Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years
www.nytimes.com
May 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Amid dropping vaccination rates, 25 children in New York State died from influenza during the 2024-25 flu season — more than in any recent flu season, state health authorities said on Wednesday.
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The Carolinas/Virginias Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (CVCSCCM) invites you to attend our 43rd Annual Symposium.
Programming includes keynotes by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM, and Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president).
Programming includes keynotes by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM, and Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president).
April 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The Carolinas/Virginias Chapter of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (CVCSCCM) invites you to attend our 43rd Annual Symposium.
Programming includes keynotes by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM, and Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president).
Programming includes keynotes by SCCM President-Elect Cherylee W.J. Chang, MD, FACP, FNCS, FCCM, and Judi Jacobi, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM (a former SCCM president).
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The Carolinas Virginias Chapter of SCCM has the following openings up for nomination! See SCCM Connect post for the description of each position along with expectations.
If interested and able to fill time commitment, please send CV with statement of interest to CVCSCCM@gmail.com by May 1, 2025.
If interested and able to fill time commitment, please send CV with statement of interest to CVCSCCM@gmail.com by May 1, 2025.
April 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The Carolinas Virginias Chapter of SCCM has the following openings up for nomination! See SCCM Connect post for the description of each position along with expectations.
If interested and able to fill time commitment, please send CV with statement of interest to CVCSCCM@gmail.com by May 1, 2025.
If interested and able to fill time commitment, please send CV with statement of interest to CVCSCCM@gmail.com by May 1, 2025.
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📝 May Journal Club
📍More details and the meeting link on the SCCM Connect Page
We hope to see you all there!
📍More details and the meeting link on the SCCM Connect Page
We hope to see you all there!
May 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
📝 May Journal Club
📍More details and the meeting link on the SCCM Connect Page
We hope to see you all there!
📍More details and the meeting link on the SCCM Connect Page
We hope to see you all there!
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🚨NEW: The FBI has arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly interfering in immigration enforcement. No information has been provided since the arrest and Kash Patel deleted his statement announcing the arrest.
REPOST to demand justice and due process for Judge Dugan!
REPOST to demand justice and due process for Judge Dugan!
April 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨NEW: The FBI has arrested Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly interfering in immigration enforcement. No information has been provided since the arrest and Kash Patel deleted his statement announcing the arrest.
REPOST to demand justice and due process for Judge Dugan!
REPOST to demand justice and due process for Judge Dugan!
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Today, my son Sam and I showed Speaker Johnson why you don't mess with moms.
Thanks to overwhelming bipartisan support, we stopped the Speaker’s attempt to kill our resolution to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us today.
Thanks to overwhelming bipartisan support, we stopped the Speaker’s attempt to kill our resolution to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us today.
April 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Today, my son Sam and I showed Speaker Johnson why you don't mess with moms.
Thanks to overwhelming bipartisan support, we stopped the Speaker’s attempt to kill our resolution to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us today.
Thanks to overwhelming bipartisan support, we stopped the Speaker’s attempt to kill our resolution to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us today.
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We are the League of Conservation Voters and have been fighting for people and the planet since 1970. 🌎
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
Environmental groups sue to block Trump's offshore drilling expansions
Environmental groups on Wednesday moved in court to block President Donald Trump’s administration from allowing offshore oil drilling along broad swaths of U.S. coastline, in what appeared to be the first legal challenges to the Republicans’ efforts to boost fossil fuel production.
www.reuters.com
March 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We are the League of Conservation Voters and have been fighting for people and the planet since 1970. 🌎
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?
We're currently suing Trump over his unlawful orders to drill in protected areas of the Arctic and Atlantic.
But we need your help to keep fighting back.
Can you REPOST & give us a follow?