Thomas Leventhal
@tleventhal.bsky.social
#Hepatologist #Intensivist Med Director for the @UofM Donor Care Unit - working hard to maximize the ultimate gift! Views my own, and strong. 🦾🏥
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Fun fact - there are 4 Republican Senators who are also physicians (Marshall-KS, Cassidy-LA, Paul-KY, Barrasso-WY). In their states alone, NIH funding generates around 10K jobs and $1.6 billion in economic activity.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
January 26, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Fun fact - there are 4 Republican Senators who are also physicians (Marshall-KS, Cassidy-LA, Paul-KY, Barrasso-WY). In their states alone, NIH funding generates around 10K jobs and $1.6 billion in economic activity.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
There are real differences around the US with regard to restraint use in those with hepatic encephalopathy. We are using restraints more in African American populations - why?!?!?!Food for thought:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Disparities and Outcomes of Physical Restraint Use in Hepatic Encephalopathy: A National Inpatient Assessment - Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Background Physical restraints may be utilized in patients with hepatic encephalopathy with the intention to ensure patient safety. Aims Determine if racial and socioeconomic disparities exist in rest...
link.springer.com
January 14, 2025 at 11:17 PM
There are real differences around the US with regard to restraint use in those with hepatic encephalopathy. We are using restraints more in African American populations - why?!?!?!Food for thought:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Reposted by Thomas Leventhal
There is urgent need for clinical trials for #HBV in #Africa.
Studies must deliver:
1. Quick start-up
2. Site potential, access to participants
3. High quality research leading to impact
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🧪 #HepSky #LiverSky @mariondelphin.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk
Studies must deliver:
1. Quick start-up
2. Site potential, access to participants
3. High quality research leading to impact
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🧪 #HepSky #LiverSky @mariondelphin.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk
January 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
There is urgent need for clinical trials for #HBV in #Africa.
Studies must deliver:
1. Quick start-up
2. Site potential, access to participants
3. High quality research leading to impact
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🧪 #HepSky #LiverSky @mariondelphin.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk
Studies must deliver:
1. Quick start-up
2. Site potential, access to participants
3. High quality research leading to impact
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
🧪 #HepSky #LiverSky @mariondelphin.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk
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"Why does hepatitis B, which can lead to liver cancer, often go undetected, even though tests exist?"
@newyorker.com - A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans
www.newyorker.com/science/anna...
#MedSky #LiverSky #IDSky #HepSky
@newyorker.com - A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans
www.newyorker.com/science/anna...
#MedSky #LiverSky #IDSky #HepSky
A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans
Why does hepatitis B, which can lead to liver cancer, often go undetected, even though tests exist?
www.newyorker.com
January 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"Why does hepatitis B, which can lead to liver cancer, often go undetected, even though tests exist?"
@newyorker.com - A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans
www.newyorker.com/science/anna...
#MedSky #LiverSky #IDSky #HepSky
@newyorker.com - A Cancer-Causing Virus Hiding in Millions of Americans
www.newyorker.com/science/anna...
#MedSky #LiverSky #IDSky #HepSky
Done w GI Board re-cert!
Nap time!!!
Nap time!!!
November 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Done w GI Board re-cert!
Nap time!!!
Nap time!!!