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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH

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Chief of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital • Systems-based hematologist focused on #hemophilia #VWD at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School • 🏳️‍🌈 • he/him • views my own

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder and has a significant impact on quality of life. 🩸
Learn more about the 2021 evidence-based guidelines at www.hematology.org/vwdguidelines
Diagnosis of VWD: doi.org/10.1182/bloo...
Management of VWD: doi.org/10.1182/bloo...

ASH ISTH NHF WFH Clinical Practice Guidelines on von Willebrand Disease - Hematology.org

ASH ISTH NHF WFH Clinical Practice Guidelines on von Willebrand Disease

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Blood Journals' Portfolio @bloodjournals.hematology.org · Jul 18

Low VWF–QL is a distinct clinicopathological entity compared with type 2 VWD. buff.ly/X35uyr5 #hemesky

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jul 12

So fun FINALLY getting to meet @samjcohn.bsky.social IRL!

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 23

Levophed! All better!

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Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MSc @gbarnesmd.bsky.social · Jun 21

Help us understand what stewardship practices exist in health systems globally for #cvCoag and antithrombotic agents in the properties space! redcap.slhd.nsw.gov.au/surveys/?s=7... #ISTH2025 @isth.org @anticoagforum.bsky.social

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Science does not know borders and good science cannot happen in isolation. The only way we will find truth and improve patient care is to collaborate. This is just one example of an amazing international collaboration to sort through the mountains of genetic data we have in VWD. #isth2025

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

It has been 40 years since the cloning of the VWF gene was published. Very fitting that the ISTH SSC is focusing this year’s talks on the role of genetics in VWD. Names of so many giants in VWD science who mentored all of us who continue the scientific and clinical work today. #isth2025

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Something about great minds… something something 😊

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Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MSc @gbarnesmd.bsky.social · Jun 21

People are why I always look forward to ISTH meetings. #ISTH2025

Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Our annual ISTH selfie! #isth2025 @gbarnesmd.bsky.social

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Every time I attend a scientific conference, I’m reminded of this New Yorker cartoon by Steve Macone
#isth2025

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Isabella Presch MD MBA @isabellapresch.bsky.social · Jun 21

Patient advocate perspectives presented by Brian O‘Mahony #ISTH2025 #genetherapy #hemophilia #patientadvocate

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Maybe Lasix will push more creatinine out and fix the problem. Also, it’ll get rid of the extra fluid and concentrate the hemoglobin! Problem fixed! 😏

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Our annual ISTH selfie! #isth2025 @gbarnesmd.bsky.social

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Marc Carrier, MD @marccarriermd.bsky.social · Jun 21

🧬 Thinking about thrombophilia testing?

It’s not just about who to test — but which test to use!
The latest ISTH SSC guidance outlines best practices and recommendations for lab selection and testing reliability.

Check it out before you test. #ISTH2025
@isth.org

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 21

Always fun to run into colleagues at scientific meetings! #isth2025
@gbarnesmd.bsky.social @drlbk.bsky.social

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 15

Theater is just like cabaret, except with flatter shoes and fewer feathers.

Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 15

“The South of WHAT???”

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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · Jun 15

Over the next 25 years, if proposed cuts in NIH funding are made real, “In a population of more than 340 million, this reflects **82 million** fewer years of life.”

In the US alone.

jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Cutting the NIH—The $8 Trillion Health Care Catastrophe

This JAMA Forum discusses the recent budget cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH), the effects of these cuts on scientific research and health of individuals in the US, and the prospects for cha...

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Sarah Tolcser @tolcser.bsky.social · Jun 14

I need everyone on Normal People internet to know that American Girl Doll Instagram is doing doll protests today. There are tiny t-shirts and signs. AND THEN I realized it's a joint protest with the Barbie ppl, where there are EVEN TINIER SIGNS.

a photo grid of dolls with protest t-shirts and signs.

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · Jun 13

Frequently, systems-based hematology focuses on reducing overuse, but there are many interventions that are under utilized! This is a great review from Dr. Jacob Cogan, my former mentee, and a great team, including @heme-fan.bsky.social and @gbarnesmd.bsky.social
#systemsbasedhematology

RPTH @rpth.bsky.social · Jun 9

New review discusses underutilization of effective agents for hematologic care.

The team, including @heme-fan.bsky.social and @gbarnesmd.bsky.social recommend addressing this knowledge gap with better patient education resources!

www.rpthjournal.org/article/S247...

www.rpthjournal.org

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · May 15

In case anyone is wondering why I haven’t responded to emails or text messages, it’s because this girl came home recently! Her name is Quinn, her dads love her so much, and she is pure love and happiness in a ball of fluff. I’m sorry but responses will be delayed!
#AquinnahTheGolden #GdenRetriever

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · May 15

May is Women’s Health Month! A time to spotlight the unique risks women face when it comes to blood clots, stroke, and heart disease. Vasculearn Network has curated content specifically focused on women's health, with resources for both patients and clinicians.
vln.thrombosis.org/c/women-s-he...

Women's Health | Vasculearn Network

Explore Women's Health space in Vasculearn Network

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Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · May 10

If you’re consulting, they probably need epo 😊 🩸

Nathan Connell, MD, MPH @ntconnell.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you for your support of Vasculearn! We’ve been working hard to create a collaborative space to provide thrombosis education.

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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · May 10

Vasculearn Network is hosting a Women's Health Support Group May 12th @ 7PM EST

This is a safe & trusted space for patients to ask questions, receive educational resources & feel supported as they learn to VascuLive with their diagnosis

👉Register lnkd.in/esHHKW62

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · May 7

Vinay Prasad spent his career fighting against these sort of shortcuts.

I guess “gold standard science” is only going to apply to vaccines.

FDA commissioner talks of shortening drug approval process, benefits of Al
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