Ben Rosenstein. MD, MA
@berosensteinmd.bsky.social
Geriatrician. Faculty University of MN.
Cyclist, rower, power lifter.
Medicine is inherently political.
Cyclist, rower, power lifter.
Medicine is inherently political.
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The New England Journal of Medicine (@nejm.org) and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (@cidrap.bsky.social) will share regular public health alerts - information formerly provided by the CDC MMWR.
#medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
#medsky
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NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication
Two institutions are coming together to create an alternative to the CDC’s vaunted Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
www.statnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The New England Journal of Medicine (@nejm.org) and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (@cidrap.bsky.social) will share regular public health alerts - information formerly provided by the CDC MMWR.
#medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
#medsky
www.statnews.com/2025/10/21/c...
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What is the risk of stroke associated with risperidone use in persons living with dementia?
New study (N=28k risperidone, 136k control) from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink found ⬆️risk, esp. in those w/ previous stroke.
Helpful for quantifying risk vs benefit of risperidone use.
#medsky
New study (N=28k risperidone, 136k control) from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink found ⬆️risk, esp. in those w/ previous stroke.
Helpful for quantifying risk vs benefit of risperidone use.
#medsky
Risk of stroke associated with risperidone in dementia with and without co-morbid cardiovascular disease: population-based matched cohort study cambridge.org/core/journal...
#Alzheimers #dementia #stroke #geriatrics #neurology #cardiology
#Alzheimers #dementia #stroke #geriatrics #neurology #cardiology
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What is the risk of stroke associated with risperidone use in persons living with dementia?
New study (N=28k risperidone, 136k control) from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink found ⬆️risk, esp. in those w/ previous stroke.
Helpful for quantifying risk vs benefit of risperidone use.
#medsky
New study (N=28k risperidone, 136k control) from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink found ⬆️risk, esp. in those w/ previous stroke.
Helpful for quantifying risk vs benefit of risperidone use.
#medsky
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“Until we can again trust the recommendations made by our federal government, AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations.”
#medsky
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
#medsky
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
September 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Until we can again trust the recommendations made by our federal government, AAP will continue stepping up and working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure every child in every community continues to have access to immunizations.”
#medsky
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
#medsky
www.aap.org/en/news-room...
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What happens when older patient gets admitted to hospital from ER but hospital has no beds? Often they "board" on stretcher in ER Hallway Great article describes this terrible experience from patient perspective "Hallways Feel Like Homelessness" agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Hallways Feel Like Homelessness: The Geriatric Boarder Experience
Older adults who are admitted to the hospital but boarding in the Emergency Department (ED) can have varied experiences depending on whether they board in an ED room, a hallway, or in a room in a ded....
agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:13 AM
What happens when older patient gets admitted to hospital from ER but hospital has no beds? Often they "board" on stretcher in ER Hallway Great article describes this terrible experience from patient perspective "Hallways Feel Like Homelessness" agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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New paper w/ Brian McGarry, Ashvin Gandhi, and Drew Wilcock in @jamainternalmed.com!
Hospitals are complaining across the US that patients are "stuck" waiting for rehab beds at nursing homes when they are medically stable and ready for discharge. What is going on??
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Hospitals are complaining across the US that patients are "stuck" waiting for rehab beds at nursing homes when they are medically stable and ready for discharge. What is going on??
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
September 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
New paper w/ Brian McGarry, Ashvin Gandhi, and Drew Wilcock in @jamainternalmed.com!
Hospitals are complaining across the US that patients are "stuck" waiting for rehab beds at nursing homes when they are medically stable and ready for discharge. What is going on??
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Hospitals are complaining across the US that patients are "stuck" waiting for rehab beds at nursing homes when they are medically stable and ready for discharge. What is going on??
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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The latest on healthcare professionals leaving the VA:
Inspector general found:
- 94% of VA facilities face severe shortage of doctors
- 79% face shortage of nurses
- 57% face shortage of psychologists
50% increase in shortages vs last year
#medsky
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Inspector general found:
- 94% of VA facilities face severe shortage of doctors
- 79% face shortage of nurses
- 57% face shortage of psychologists
50% increase in shortages vs last year
#medsky
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Severe’ staff shortages at US veterans’ hospitals, watchdog finds
Inspector general report comes as department has lost thousands of ‘core’ healthcare workers under Trump
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The latest on healthcare professionals leaving the VA:
Inspector general found:
- 94% of VA facilities face severe shortage of doctors
- 79% face shortage of nurses
- 57% face shortage of psychologists
50% increase in shortages vs last year
#medsky
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Inspector general found:
- 94% of VA facilities face severe shortage of doctors
- 79% face shortage of nurses
- 57% face shortage of psychologists
50% increase in shortages vs last year
#medsky
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This study was published in Annals of Internal Medicine; kudos to the editor:
“"I see no reason for retraction," Dr. Christine Laine, editor in chief of the Annals”
More guts than all the broligarchs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
“"I see no reason for retraction," Dr. Christine Laine, editor in chief of the Annals”
More guts than all the broligarchs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
RFK,Jr. has been rejected by a U.S. medical journal! Thank goodness! Read on below!
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #Pinks
www.reuters.com/business/hea...
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1 #Pinks
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Exclusive: Medical journal rejects Kennedy's call for retraction of vaccine study
An influential U.S. medical journal is rejecting a call from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to retract a large Danish study that found that aluminum ingredients in vaccines do not increase health risks for children, the journal's editor told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
This study was published in Annals of Internal Medicine; kudos to the editor:
“"I see no reason for retraction," Dr. Christine Laine, editor in chief of the Annals”
More guts than all the broligarchs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
“"I see no reason for retraction," Dr. Christine Laine, editor in chief of the Annals”
More guts than all the broligarchs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Just out in @agsjournal.bsky.social!
We developed and piloted an AI + care coach intervention to support ED-to-home transitions for people with dementia or cognitive impairment + their caregivers.
🧠↑ caregiver self-efficacy
📉↓ caregiver burden
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
We developed and piloted an AI + care coach intervention to support ED-to-home transitions for people with dementia or cognitive impairment + their caregivers.
🧠↑ caregiver self-efficacy
📉↓ caregiver burden
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
doi.org
August 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Just out in @agsjournal.bsky.social!
We developed and piloted an AI + care coach intervention to support ED-to-home transitions for people with dementia or cognitive impairment + their caregivers.
🧠↑ caregiver self-efficacy
📉↓ caregiver burden
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
We developed and piloted an AI + care coach intervention to support ED-to-home transitions for people with dementia or cognitive impairment + their caregivers.
🧠↑ caregiver self-efficacy
📉↓ caregiver burden
Read more: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
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Front line medical staff are leaving the VA in large numbers, jeopardizing the healthcare of our veterans.
#medsky
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
#medsky
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
August 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Front line medical staff are leaving the VA in large numbers, jeopardizing the healthcare of our veterans.
#medsky
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
#medsky
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/202...
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Thanks to Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller Show for the opportunity to talk about aging well and addressing depression, anxiety, memory loss, and alcohol/cannabis use in older adults.
#geronsky
www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...
#geronsky
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News from Wisconsin's West Coast, Tips for aging well
We visit with Reggie McLeod about the July/August issue of Big River Magazine, which features the latest news from the Driftless Area of Wisconsin. Then, Jill Renken of the Wisconsin Institute for Hea...
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July 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Thanks to Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller Show for the opportunity to talk about aging well and addressing depression, anxiety, memory loss, and alcohol/cannabis use in older adults.
#geronsky
www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...
#geronsky
www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...
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Today’s FDA panel on SSRIs in pregnancy lacked balance and failed to reflect the evidence. Untreated depression and anxiety can lead to serious health risks for pregnant patients—SSRIs can be lifesaving. Patients deserve access to evidence-based, compassionate care. Learn more: buff.ly/NcCZno8
July 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today’s FDA panel on SSRIs in pregnancy lacked balance and failed to reflect the evidence. Untreated depression and anxiety can lead to serious health risks for pregnant patients—SSRIs can be lifesaving. Patients deserve access to evidence-based, compassionate care. Learn more: buff.ly/NcCZno8
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Thread on today's Congressional Budget Office finally released cost estimates of the budget reconciliation law and its draconian #Medicaid cuts. But we are still waiting on detailed coverage estimates (1/x): www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Estimated Budgetary Effects of Public Law 119-21, to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Title II of H. Con. Res. 14, Relative to CBO’s January 2025 Baseline
Public Law 119-21 as enacted on July 4, 2025
www.cbo.gov
July 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Thread on today's Congressional Budget Office finally released cost estimates of the budget reconciliation law and its draconian #Medicaid cuts. But we are still waiting on detailed coverage estimates (1/x): www.cbo.gov/publication/...
Medicaid suddenly not available to man who shoots himself in the foot.
July 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Medicaid suddenly not available to man who shoots himself in the foot.
Researchers' hold a 'science fair' for projects cut by the Trump administration www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...
Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill 'science fair'
On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
www.npr.org
July 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Researchers' hold a 'science fair' for projects cut by the Trump administration www.npr.org/2025/07/09/n...
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July 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Proud of you, @idsainfo.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...
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Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Proud of you, @idsainfo.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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1- It's refreshing to think about what could be possible if communities, healthcare systems & families could be aligned to support the resilience of older adults.
The authors propose the SUNSHINE framework, conceptualizing resilience as both a means & an end.
www.ajgponline.org/article/S106...
The authors propose the SUNSHINE framework, conceptualizing resilience as both a means & an end.
www.ajgponline.org/article/S106...
July 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
1- It's refreshing to think about what could be possible if communities, healthcare systems & families could be aligned to support the resilience of older adults.
The authors propose the SUNSHINE framework, conceptualizing resilience as both a means & an end.
www.ajgponline.org/article/S106...
The authors propose the SUNSHINE framework, conceptualizing resilience as both a means & an end.
www.ajgponline.org/article/S106...
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Nearly 800 rural hospitals are at risk of closure. Here’s the MN breakdown from Beckers Hospital Review. Heckuva time, Congress, to cut nearly a trillion out of Medicaid funding.
June 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nearly 800 rural hospitals are at risk of closure. Here’s the MN breakdown from Beckers Hospital Review. Heckuva time, Congress, to cut nearly a trillion out of Medicaid funding.
GWEP funding notices are *finally* being sent
And we're seeing cuts of 25-60%.
And we're seeing cuts of 25-60%.
The HHS restructuring proposal is a disservice to Americans. I offered my perspective regarding geriatrics programs.
#gerisky #medsky
www.startribune.com/opinion-what...
#gerisky #medsky
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Opinion: What is the point of cutting geriatrics programs?
This federal proposal is not efficient, promoting health, preparing for the future nor providing you the services you expect from your tax dollars.
www.startribune.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
GWEP funding notices are *finally* being sent
And we're seeing cuts of 25-60%.
And we're seeing cuts of 25-60%.
As a Jewish person concerned about a whole lotta other $#!¥ going on:
If your concern about a politician's Muslim background and how he voices support of Muslims is b/c you're concerned how that'll play with (usually Dem) Jews, that's both islamaphobic and antisemitic.
If your concern about a politician's Muslim background and how he voices support of Muslims is b/c you're concerned how that'll play with (usually Dem) Jews, that's both islamaphobic and antisemitic.
Hakeem Jeffries on Mamdani: "'Globalizing the intifada' by way of example is not an acceptable phrasing. He's gonna have to clarify his position on that as he moves forward."
June 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
As a Jewish person concerned about a whole lotta other $#!¥ going on:
If your concern about a politician's Muslim background and how he voices support of Muslims is b/c you're concerned how that'll play with (usually Dem) Jews, that's both islamaphobic and antisemitic.
If your concern about a politician's Muslim background and how he voices support of Muslims is b/c you're concerned how that'll play with (usually Dem) Jews, that's both islamaphobic and antisemitic.
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One more thread on a new provision in Senate reconciliation bill that Senate GOP will misleadingly tout as expanding access to home- and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities (section 71123) but in context of the bill, it won't be meaningful (1/x)
June 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One more thread on a new provision in Senate reconciliation bill that Senate GOP will misleadingly tout as expanding access to home- and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities (section 71123) but in context of the bill, it won't be meaningful (1/x)
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“Immunizations work, they are very effective and safe, and they save lives. Vaccines are among the most rigorously studied and effective tools in public health.”
Kudos to AAFP, AAP, ACOG, ACP, IDSA for this.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/26/v...
Kudos to AAFP, AAP, ACOG, ACP, IDSA for this.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/26/v...
We will not stay silent on vaccines, say leaders of five major U.S. medical associations
“We cannot and will not gamble with our patients’ health or the health of our communities,” write the presidents of the AAFP, AAP, ACP, ACOG, and IDSA.
www.statnews.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“Immunizations work, they are very effective and safe, and they save lives. Vaccines are among the most rigorously studied and effective tools in public health.”
Kudos to AAFP, AAP, ACOG, ACP, IDSA for this.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/26/v...
Kudos to AAFP, AAP, ACOG, ACP, IDSA for this.
www.statnews.com/2025/06/26/v...
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Dr. Lei Yu and colleagues identified 3 distinct biomarker profiles, among which one profile exemplifies older adults with high burden of AD pathology, and another exemplifies those with more severe vascular conditions.
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
Neuropathologic correlates of distinct plasma biomarker profiles in community-living older adults
Yu et al. analyse plasma biomarker data from more than 400 older adults and identify three distinct profiles. One profile is associated with a high burden
doi.org
June 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Dr. Lei Yu and colleagues identified 3 distinct biomarker profiles, among which one profile exemplifies older adults with high burden of AD pathology, and another exemplifies those with more severe vascular conditions.
doi.org/10.1093/brai...
doi.org/10.1093/brai...