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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Jul 18

Combination Therapy for Protracted COVID-19: When More is More

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Combination Therapy for Protracted COVID-19: When More is More

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Clinical Infectious Diseases @cidjournal.bsky.social · Jul 19

Protracted SARS-CoV-2 Infection in B-cell Depleted Patients: Immunologic and Viral Characteristics and Response to Dual and Extended Antiviral Therapy

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Protracted SARS-CoV-2 Infection in B-cell Depleted Patients: Immunologic and Viral Characteristics and Response to Dual and Extended Antiviral Therapy

Immunocompromised patients remain at risk for protracted SARS-CoV-2 infections with persistent viral shedding that could pose a wider public health risk.

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · Jun 17

Important read from all 17 highly qualified ACIP members who recently dismissed - read and share widely

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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at a Crossroads

In this Viewpoint, former members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) caution that the sudden change in the ACIP may reverse the achievements of US immunization policy, includin...

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Camille Nelson Kotton @kottonnelson.bsky.social · Jun 16

Very proud of the 17 ACIP members for publishing this jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at a Crossroads

In this Viewpoint, former members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) caution that the sudden change in the ACIP may reverse the achievements of US immunization policy, includin...

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · Jun 12

"The story of the negative impact on the future of infectious disease research will only become part of public discourse if scientists speak up loudly"

A must read.

One Hundred Days, Incalculable Loses @jidjournal.bsky.social

Emily Erbelding, MD - NIAID/DMD

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One Hundred Days, Incalculable Losses

Emily J Erbelding, M.D., M.P.H; One Hundred Days, Incalculable Losses, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, , jiaf317, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiaf31

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American Society for Cell Biology @ascbiology.bsky.social · May 2

Unlawful grant terminations are harming young scientists and threatening innovation. ASCB joins leaders calling for immediate funding restoration.

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Leading Life Science Organizations: Unlawful Grant Terminations Pose Grave Threat to America’s Innovation Pipeline - ASCB

Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Suit Calling for Immediate Funding Restoration WASHINGTON, DC – Four leading life science organizations, including the ASCB, filed an amicus brief today asking the cou...

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ASM @asm.org · May 2

Together with leading science organizations, ASM filed an amicus brief calling for immediate restoration of NIH grants supporting early-career scientists. Read the press release: asm.org/press-releas...

Four Leading Science Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting Funding Restoration

ASM joined leading life science organizations in an amicus brief filed in support of a suit calling for immediate funding restoration.

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · Apr 3

🚨UPDATE: Rümeysa Öztürk has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in DHS custody.

She has not received her required asthma medications—a violation of her fundamental right to medical care.

This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.

Pressley, Warren, Markey Sound Alarm on Rümeysa Öztürk’s Medical Neglect, Renew Urgent Calls for Her Release (1/2):

“It is unconscionable that Rümeysa Öztürk—a young woman pursuing her education, exercising her First Amendment rights, and contributing to her community—remains detained by DHS. Her ongoing incarceration is not only a blatant violation of her constitutional rights to due process and free speech, but it is now an egregious denial of her fundamental right to medical care.

Pressley, Warren, Markey Sound Alarm on Rümeysa Öztürk’s Medical Neglect, Renew Urgent Calls for Her Release (2/2):

“According to her lawyer, Rümeysa has not received her required asthma medications and has now suffered three separate asthma attacks while in custody. This is cruelty, it is neglect, and it is a damning moral and legal failure.

“As her representatives in Congress, we demand DHS immediately provide Rümeysa with access to the health care she needs, and absent compelling evidence justifying her detention and the revocation of her status, we call for Ozturk’s release and the restoration of her visa. Every minute she remains in custody is another minute her health and rights are at risk, and DHS must move with urgency.”

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American Society of Hematology @ash.hematology.org · Apr 1

ASH decries HHS restructuring and CDC layoffs. The Blood Disorders Division addresses SCD, thrombosis, hemophilia, thalassemia, and more. Millions' health is at stake; ASH urges immediate action.

#Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #MedSky

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today our nation's world leadership in science begins a slow death. We lose all the potential innovation, jobs, medicines, novel treatments, & science discoveries to save and improve lives. CDC & NIH will be a shell of themselves.

Will hurt for decades.

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'Bloodbath' at NIH and Elsewhere at HHS Begins

Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.

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Carlos del Río, MD, FACP, FIDSA @docdelrio.bsky.social · Apr 1

A sad day for science & public health www.cnn.com/2025/04/01/h...

‘It’s a bloodbath’: Massive wave of job cuts began at US health agencies | CNN

A massive wave of job cuts began at US health agencies early Tuesday, with some employees receiving early morning emails that their jobs were eliminated and some unable to access the building when the...

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Mar 29

Just in NIH grants, It looks like beautiful Iowa City, home of the U of Iowa, will lose $71m in funding. That's almost $1k per resident. And that's before all the other cuts to SSA, FDA, etc.

Anyone in Iowa City that can offer more insight?
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H/T to Prathima !

SCiMaP

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American Society of Clinical Oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social · Mar 27

We are committed to supporting #CancerCare providers and patients who may be affected by public health issues. A listing of measles and vaccination resources can be found on our website and will continue to be updated: asco.org/news-initiat...

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · Mar 27

Irresponsible public health leadership is dangerous and it kills.
The head of DHHS routinely tries to practice medicine without a license via podcasts and TV interviews and encouraged Vitamin A as treatment for measles. This is the direct result!
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Some measles patients in West Texas show signs of vitamin A toxicity, doctors say, raising concerns about misinformation | CNN

Doctors treating people hospitalized as part of a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico have also found themselves facing another problem: vitamin A toxicity.

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Nate Bahr @natebahrid.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sure looks like it'll be a 'study' with a predetermined outcome. If this were really an open question (it is not) it would make sense to contract with one of the numerous centers with extensive experience in vaccine trials. (1/2)

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Mar 26

Exclusive: A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted false claims about the connection between immunizations and autism has been tapped by the federal government to conduct a critical study of possible links between the two.

Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism

A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism.

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Joanna Schaenman, MD, PhD @jschaenmanmd.bsky.social · Mar 23

We are hiring #TxID #TxIDSky faculty at @ucla-id-fellowship.bsky.social @domucla.bsky.social - come join our dynamic and collaborative group to battle infection in sunny Los Angeles! @ast-idcop.bsky.social See link for description and please reach out with questions! recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09517

Clinical Positions in Transplant Infectious Diseases 2024-2025

University of California, Los Angeles is hiring. Apply now!

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Febrile @febrilepodcast.com · Mar 17

New episode out now! Get to the bottom of a nonresponding pneumonia and hear some discussions about endemic fungal disease! 🍄 Ft. @tomschmidt30.bsky.social @natebahrid.bsky.social @grthompsonmd.bsky.social

Follow @msgerc.bsky.social for more fungal learning!
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Jessica Little @jessicalittlemd.bsky.social · Mar 17

Loved listening to this new @febrilepodcast.bsky.social episode on endemic mycoses 🍄with @grthompsonmd.bsky.social @tomschmidt30.bsky.social @natebahrid.bsky.social @msgerc.bsky.social

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Febrile #115: Dust to Diagnosis – with MSGERC – febrile

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · Mar 17

Check out the new episode of @febrilepodcast.bsky.social “Dust to Diagnosis”

Great experience working with @grthompsonmd.bsky.social, @natebahrid.bsky.social, & @msgerc.bsky.social!

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115: Dust to Diagnosis - with MSGERC

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Ricardo M. La Hoz @ricardolahozmd.bsky.social · Mar 15

Looking for a comprehensive review of measles in solid organ transplantation? #TTS #TID organized a webinar that will get your prepared! It is on 🔥 @kottonnelson.bsky.social @jobadd.bsky.social
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20250314-TTS-EC

This is "20250314-TTS-EC" by TTS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Mar 13

A troubling moment for the next generation of scientists.

UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts.

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UMass Chan rescinds admission for biomedical sciences PhD program amid funding concerns

UMass Chan Medical School is rescinding admission offers to candidates for its biomedical sciences PhD program over concerns about federal funding cuts.

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Miguel Perales MD @drmiguelperales.bsky.social · Mar 10

MMR is better than natural infection for many reasons > Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens #measlesoutbreak www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens

Measles virus infection can cause long-term damage to the immune system.

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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · Mar 8

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · Mar 8

USDA has eliminated two food safety advisory committees for microbiological contamination and meat inspection. Most recently, they had been reviewing regulatory approaches in response to the fatal Listeria outbreak from Boar’s Head meats and fatal Cronobacter contamination in powdered infant formula

USDA eliminates two food safety advisory committees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated two committees that advise it on food safety, the agency said on Friday, raising concerns about government oversight of the food supply as the Trump administration seeks to downsize the federal bureaucracy and slash costs.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · Mar 7

ID physicians stand up for science to protect our patients. #IDStandsUpForScience

In honor of tomorrow's #StandUpForScience rallies, share the reason why you stand up for science with the hashtag #IDStandsUpForScience.

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Luis Ostrosky, MD, FIDSA @drluiso.bsky.social · Mar 4

Join us for a webinar on #measles this Friday. Organized by #TEPHI uthealth.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Measles: A TEPHI Live Forum. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us for "Measles: A TEPHI Live Forum," covering the essentials you need to know about the current measles outbreak, direct from a panel of experts: Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, MD, physician and infect...

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