Steve Steinhubl
@stevest.bsky.social
Cardiologist & clinical researcher. Purdue Biomedical Engineering. Working to improve health for all, especially through the thoughtful implementation of digital technologies.
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Thanks to the Long COVID community, eligibility screening for LoCITT-T is now closed, 41 days after it oopened.
We'll share more about what's ahead on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.
scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For those who have taken the screener but not consented yet...
1/2
We'll share more about what's ahead on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.
scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For those who have taken the screener but not consented yet...
1/2
You are invited to join a webinar: Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T): TBD. Registration is required and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
In this session, we will share updates on how the Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is progressing and discuss why continued engagement from all study participants is important for gen...
scrippsresearch.zoom.us
December 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thanks to the Long COVID community, eligibility screening for LoCITT-T is now closed, 41 days after it oopened.
We'll share more about what's ahead on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.
scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For those who have taken the screener but not consented yet...
1/2
We'll share more about what's ahead on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.
scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For those who have taken the screener but not consented yet...
1/2
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We did it, folks
Thanks to the Long COVID community, eligibility screening for LoCITT-T is now closed, 41 days after it oopened.
We'll share more about what's ahead on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.
scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For those who have taken the screener but not consented yet...
1/2
We'll share more about what's ahead on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.
scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For those who have taken the screener but not consented yet...
1/2
You are invited to join a webinar: Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T): TBD. Registration is required and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
In this session, we will share updates on how the Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is progressing and discuss why continued engagement from all study participants is important for gen...
scrippsresearch.zoom.us
December 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
We did it, folks
Should be part of every clinical trial.
my world for researchers who will email study participants about new publications instead of having to find out via social media
December 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Should be part of every clinical trial.
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Thanks @theguardian.com for their selection of SUPER AGERS as one of the best science books of 2025
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
December 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Thanks @theguardian.com for their selection of SUPER AGERS as one of the best science books of 2025
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
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Many others have more expertise on informed consent, but I'm convinced we can do better, so I offer my ideas for consideration.
substack.com/@robcaliff27...
substack.com/@robcaliff27...
Informed Consent: The Opportunity for Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence
This is the third of a three-part series on issues affecting informed consent for participation in clinical research.
substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Many others have more expertise on informed consent, but I'm convinced we can do better, so I offer my ideas for consideration.
substack.com/@robcaliff27...
substack.com/@robcaliff27...
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Now >900 LoCITT-T participants.
We're close to a last call for participants!
Still hoping to enroll folks from ND, MS, & PR & more BIPOC participants:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
We're close to a last call for participants!
Still hoping to enroll folks from ND, MS, & PR & more BIPOC participants:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now >900 LoCITT-T participants.
We're close to a last call for participants!
Still hoping to enroll folks from ND, MS, & PR & more BIPOC participants:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
We're close to a last call for participants!
Still hoping to enroll folks from ND, MS, & PR & more BIPOC participants:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
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Enjoyed this @thedailyshow.com satire on health care under RFK Jr. Critical reasoning skills are more important than ever. With all its minor flaws, I'll take scientific evidence over hyperbole. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMO...
RFK Hospital: An Original Series Inspired by the Medical Advice of RFK Jr. | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Enjoyed this @thedailyshow.com satire on health care under RFK Jr. Critical reasoning skills are more important than ever. With all its minor flaws, I'll take scientific evidence over hyperbole. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoMO...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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There are LoCITT-T participants across 46 states & DC!
We currently do not have participants from:
North Dakota
South Dakota
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Can you spread the word to anyone with LC there (or in any other, more generally underrepresented community):
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
We currently do not have participants from:
North Dakota
South Dakota
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Can you spread the word to anyone with LC there (or in any other, more generally underrepresented community):
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
LoCITT-T - Long COVID Treatment Trial
The Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is investigating the efficacy of repurposing this drug to treat Long COVID.
longcovid.scripps.edu
November 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
There are LoCITT-T participants across 46 states & DC!
We currently do not have participants from:
North Dakota
South Dakota
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Can you spread the word to anyone with LC there (or in any other, more generally underrepresented community):
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
We currently do not have participants from:
North Dakota
South Dakota
Mississippi
Puerto Rico
Can you spread the word to anyone with LC there (or in any other, more generally underrepresented community):
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
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KPBS: 'Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment'
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment
Launched by the Scripps Research Translational Institute, the trial will test a repurposed GLP-1 drug, tirzepatide, and if it can provide relief for long COVID symptoms.
www.kpbs.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
KPBS: 'Scientists launch new trial for long COVID treatment'
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Eric Topol: "They can't work..function..have a hard time just getting out of bed...the first of trials we hope to move forward with..there are so many other potential candidate drugs interventions to help..."
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From @mluckovichajc)
(From @mluckovichajc)
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From @mluckovichajc)
(From @mluckovichajc)
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The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is now open for enrollment for people with Long COVID in all states but Hawaii (due to concerns about maintaining temperature control in shipping), DC, and PR:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is now open for enrollment for people with Long COVID in all states but Hawaii (due to concerns about maintaining temperature control in shipping), DC, and PR:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
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Researchers at Scripps Research have launched a fully remote clinical trial enrolling 1,000 US adults with long COVID to test whether the diabetes/obesity drug tirzepatide can relieve symptoms by reducing inflammation.
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
Scripps Research scientists launch new digital clinical trial to test repurposed drug for long COVID symptom relief
www.scripps.edu
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Researchers at Scripps Research have launched a fully remote clinical trial enrolling 1,000 US adults with long COVID to test whether the diabetes/obesity drug tirzepatide can relieve symptoms by reducing inflammation.
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
www.scripps.edu/news-and-eve...
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On our #LongCovid clinical trial launched today!
thesicktimes.org/2025/10/30/w... @julialmv.bsky.social @scripps.edu
thesicktimes.org/2025/10/30/w... @julialmv.bsky.social @scripps.edu
We need more at-home clinical trials for Long COVID. Here’s how we designed the largest one yet. - The Sick Times
We are now recruiting for the Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T), which participants can complete entirely from bed.
thesicktimes.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
On our #LongCovid clinical trial launched today!
thesicktimes.org/2025/10/30/w... @julialmv.bsky.social @scripps.edu
thesicktimes.org/2025/10/30/w... @julialmv.bsky.social @scripps.edu
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The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is officially open for enrollment for people with Long COVID in:
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
LoCITT-T - Long COVID Treatment Trial
longcovid.scripps.edu
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Long COVID Treatment Trial – Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is officially open for enrollment for people with Long COVID in:
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
1/16
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
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Debating the "mess-ter race" be like...
October 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Debating the "mess-ter race" be like...
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Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
October 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.
It corrupts our political system every day.
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This is amazing!!
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This is amazing!!
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Church vs. Trump
Father David Gierlach is absolutely spot-on bull 🎯 🎯 🎯
Father David Gierlach is absolutely spot-on bull 🎯 🎯 🎯
October 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Church vs. Trump
Father David Gierlach is absolutely spot-on bull 🎯 🎯 🎯
Father David Gierlach is absolutely spot-on bull 🎯 🎯 🎯
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Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
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Trump is funneling $170 BILLION to DHS and ICE.
FOR THIS. 👇
Join #NoKings on Saturday: seiu.com/NoCrowns
FOR THIS. 👇
Join #NoKings on Saturday: seiu.com/NoCrowns
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Trump is funneling $170 BILLION to DHS and ICE.
FOR THIS. 👇
Join #NoKings on Saturday: seiu.com/NoCrowns
FOR THIS. 👇
Join #NoKings on Saturday: seiu.com/NoCrowns
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We got $20 billion for Argentina though.
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We got $20 billion for Argentina though.
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64% of America think country now too polarized to solve nation’s problems. It is broken.
"Polarization" viewed as 2nd most important issue.
Exploiting social media echo chambers to spread misinformation (about immigrants, crime, economy, vaccines, etc) BIG part of this...
"Polarization" viewed as 2nd most important issue.
Exploiting social media echo chambers to spread misinformation (about immigrants, crime, economy, vaccines, etc) BIG part of this...
October 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
64% of America think country now too polarized to solve nation’s problems. It is broken.
"Polarization" viewed as 2nd most important issue.
Exploiting social media echo chambers to spread misinformation (about immigrants, crime, economy, vaccines, etc) BIG part of this...
"Polarization" viewed as 2nd most important issue.
Exploiting social media echo chambers to spread misinformation (about immigrants, crime, economy, vaccines, etc) BIG part of this...