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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13h

Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 1d

1/ Open enrollment for Obamacare (ACA) kicked off this weekend, during which more than 20 million families will shop for health insurance coverage. There's some sticker shock though: prices are up ~30% this year if tax credits aren’t extended. Here’s what else is happening in #publichealth 👇

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 5d

California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.

California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.

Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.

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Annie Andrews, MD @drannieandrews.com · 5d

The scariest thing you can do this Halloween season is forget to vote. 🎃👻

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 5d

Yes, Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians—great advice from @mcbazacophd.bsky.social

(It’s also our kid’s birthday)

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Nicholas A. Christakis @nachristakis.bsky.social · 4d

Traffic fatalities for kids rise on Halloween. Drive carefully.

Study of 42 years of Halloweens and 1 ,580,608 traffic crashes reveals relative risk of a pedestrian fatality is 43% higher on Halloween compared with control evenings. A typical Halloween results in 4 additional pedestrian deaths.

Pedestrian Fatalities Associated With Halloween in the United States

This study examines 42 years of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data to establish whether Halloween is associated with an increased rate of pedestrian fatalities.

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 5d

Check out the collaborative learning series of seven modules on ATS Ed+ for clinicians treating patients with serious illnesses, made by the ATS and CAPC. Earn CME! #pallipulm @anandiyermd.bsky.social @donsullivan.bsky.social @pallipulm.bsky.social

Read more: atsedplus.thoracic.org/capc/palliat...

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ATSScholar @atsscholar.bsky.social · 5d

ATS Scholar is accepting applications for our Editorial Fellowship program

Learn more here: www.atsjournals.org/announcement...

📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025
@atscommunity.bsky.social #medsky

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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 5d

🎃 Don't be scared! You still have time to submit abstracts for ATS 2026!

The ATS is accepting scientific abstracts and case reports on all aspects of respiratory disease, critical care, and sleep medicine for ATS 2026

Deadline is Nov. 5, 2025. Submit today: conference.thoracic.org/program/call...

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Bob Wachter @bobwachter.bsky.social · 6d

Key points from Lekshmi Santhosh sepsis update at #UCSFMHP2025. Remember: give fluids early in shock but de-escalate quickly once hemodynamically stable.
Hot off the presses: @NEJM study showing that many ICU sepsis patients don't benefit from arterial lines nejm.org/doi/full/10....

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Bob Wachter @bobwachter.bsky.social · 6d

It's always a thrill to welcome > 500 hospitalists to my annual
UCSF Management of the Hospitalized Patient conference in SF. I'll tweet 1-2 take-home points from talks over the next few days. Below: Lekshmi Santhosh on sepsis updates (incl. data hot off presses)
#UCSFMHP2025

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 6d

Yes the best line of the whole piece that truly sums it up! 👏🏾👏🏾

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 6d

OBVI the new #ESICM #LIVES2025 #sepsis trials drop the day before my sepsis lecture 😆 Excited to read/digest/translate for #MHP2025 tomorrow!

a man with a beard is holding a stethoscope around his neck and saying lucky lucky me .

Alt: Noah Wyle from The Pitt (a man with a beard) is holding a stethoscope around his neck and saying lucky lucky me .

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JAMA @jama.com · 7d

💬 Editorial: While capillary refill time shows promise for early #SepticShock management, integrating it into broader, multimodal resuscitation strategies remains key to improving outcomes.

#LIVES2025 @esicm.bsky.social

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JAMA cover: "Capillary Refill Time in Sepsis—Searching for the Holy Grail" by Flavia R. Machado, MD, PhD; Matthew W. Semler, MD, MSc. Published online October 29, 2025. Editorial discusses early goal-directed therapy for septic shock.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 7d

New story up on the non-existent banned words from NIH grants (based on my grant title, word cloud analysis)

www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/n...

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Scientists had to change more than 700 grant titles to receive NIH funding. Health disparities researchers fear what’s next

The titles of more than 700 multi-year NIH grants have been changed this year, according to an analysis by Jeremy Berg, a former agency official

www.statnews.com

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ATS BSHR Assembly @ats-bshsr.bsky.social · 29d

So proud to highlight the amazing work of Dr. Jain, BSHSR Assembly member & Co-Chair of the ECP Working Group!

Her new paper examines how social determinants impact rehabilitation and recovery following critical illness.
Insightful and impactful work, Dr. Jain!

www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1...

Associations between Social Determinants of Health and Post-Hospitalization Rehabilitation among Critically Ill Older Adults | Annals of the American Thoracic Society | Articles in Press

www.atsjournals.org

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 11d

This MONDAY 10/27 - hope to see you there! #Standupforscience @indivisible.org #MedSky

Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 18d

Bay Area #SciCom #Advocacy #MedSky ppl- come #StandUpforScience & advocate for the protection of science & health. Hear from Drs. @nthakurmd.bsky.social (featured in Chronicle article abt her courageous Thakur vs Trump lawsuit www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...) & CA Sen Weiner! #CodeBlue4Democracy

Health & Science Under Attack! A Community Forum. Featuring speakers Jim Harvey, Drs. Neeta Thakur & Claudia Polsky & State Senator Scott Wiener. Mon 10/27 @7-8:30PM @ Noe Valley Ministry SF.

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 11d

This MONDAY 10/27 - hope to see you there! #Standupforscience @indivisible.org #MedSky

Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 18d

Bay Area #SciCom #Advocacy #MedSky ppl- come #StandUpforScience & advocate for the protection of science & health. Hear from Drs. @nthakurmd.bsky.social (featured in Chronicle article abt her courageous Thakur vs Trump lawsuit www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...) & CA Sen Weiner! #CodeBlue4Democracy

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Dr Mary Dahm 🩷💜💙 (she/her) @drmarydahm.bsky.social · 12d

What a fantastic team and supportive funders to work with! Hope you all enjoy the module we made 📓👩‍🏫👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🥼❔⁉️

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 13d

Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.

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NEJM.org @nejm.org · 13d

Uncertainty is ubiquitous in the practice of medicine. A new review characterizes clinical uncertainty and shows how teachers can guide learners to recognize, manage, and communicate uncertainty in practice. Read the full review: nej.md/43xKSQX

@gdhaliwal1.bsky.social #MedSky #MedEd

Medical Education
Educational Strategies to Prepare Trainees for Clinical Uncertainty

Illustrations of medical students during moments of clinical uncertainty

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 13d

A whirlwind <48 hours at #CHEST2025 complete w/ presentations by superstar mentees, catching up with dear friends & peer mentors, dinner with dear mentors & friends, & a family Diwali celebration!! What an incredibly fun & fulfilling trip, my ❤️ is full 🙏🏾 Safe travels everyone & thank you organizers!

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 13d

Dr Wile did a fantastic job with her presentation on #ICUPAUSE to pause for #uncertainty at #CHEST2025! 👏🏾👏🏾🎊🎊🎉🎉

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Lekshmi Santhosh MD MAEd (she/her) @lekshmimd.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow Weds 10/22 @10am come see superstar mentee Dr Rachel Wile UCSF IM INTERN extraordinaire present on #ICUPAUSE 5 years of implementation to improve #handoffs & acknowledge #uncertainty See you at the Exhibit Hall poster area 2! #CHEST2025 🎉

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Thanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanhneville.medsky.social · 15d

It’s so easy to pat ourselves on the back when we “save” a patient in the #ICU, but the reality is this is only the beginning for so many patients. #PostIntensiveCareSyndrome #Chest2025 #ChestSoMe @accpchest.bsky.social

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