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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 20d

The push to change the hepatitis B vaccine to start at age 4 makes zero sense.

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davitorre.bsky.social @davitorre.bsky.social · 26d

Is it time for us—scientists, PhDs, PostDocs, and others—to be more welcoming?
Great post by @kmpanthagani.bsky.social on the impact of the word “misinformation.” I believe we should go further: listen, be welcoming, and engage in dialogue. It takes time, but in my view, it’s the only viable option.

Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 26d

I stopped using the word ‘misinformation.’

To many it feels like a slap in the face and immediately sows distrust — not a great way to start a conversation or reach people outside the academic bubble.

www.youcanknowthings.com/why-i-stoppe...

Why I stopped using the word 'misinformation'

The word ‘misinformation’ entered my regular vocabulary around the time it did for much of the country — March 2020. Discovering my newfound love for explaining science and addressing COVID rumors onl...

www.youcanknowthings.com

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 26d

It does! Described them here:

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · 26d

Listen to Kristen.

Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 26d

I stopped using the word ‘misinformation.’

To many it feels like a slap in the face and immediately sows distrust — not a great way to start a conversation or reach people outside the academic bubble.

www.youcanknowthings.com/why-i-stoppe...

Why I stopped using the word 'misinformation'

The word ‘misinformation’ entered my regular vocabulary around the time it did for much of the country — March 2020. Discovering my newfound love for explaining science and addressing COVID rumors onl...

www.youcanknowthings.com

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 26d

Half kidding as I am overwhelmed as it is 😭😂

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 26d

SHOULD WE START A PODCAST

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · 26d

I stopped using the word ‘misinformation.’

To many it feels like a slap in the face and immediately sows distrust — not a great way to start a conversation or reach people outside the academic bubble.

www.youcanknowthings.com/why-i-stoppe...

Why I stopped using the word 'misinformation'

The word ‘misinformation’ entered my regular vocabulary around the time it did for much of the country — March 2020. Discovering my newfound love for explaining science and addressing COVID rumors onl...

www.youcanknowthings.com

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Dogs should come to all classes!!

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Such good buddies 🐶

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Absolutely!

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Then he really is a mix between them! Lincoln (top) is a shih tzu-poodle and Franklin (bottom) is a yorkie-maltese

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Your puppy looks like a perfect mix between my two puppies!

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

Put it on YouTube for easier sharing: youtube.com/shorts/6kzE6...

What is p-hacking and why it matters

YouTube video by You Can Know Things

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Sep 6

A short explanation of p-hacking and why it absolutely makes sense to ask HHS to release the study methods of their autism report in advance.

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Matt Lanza @mattlanza.bsky.social · Aug 28

This, from @kmpanthagani.bsky.social is such an important, challenging read. Kristen always writes really thoughtful things about science communication.

www.youcanknowthings.com/is-science-i...

Is science inherently political?

It depends on which "science" we're even talking about Should science stay out of politics—or is science inherently political? When is advocacy appropriate for scientists, and is it even possible to ...

www.youcanknowthings.com

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · Aug 23

Want to see the impact of #NIH, #NSF and #EPA grant cuts in your community? Check out @noamross.net, @scott-delaney.bsky.social and colleagues' project here. Tell your friends and neighbors about what is happening. grant-witness.us

Grant Witness

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Aug 21

Read the full amazing article by @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Opinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism

Data can easily be manipulated to show causation that doesn’t exist.

www.nytimes.com

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here’s who RFK Jr hired to study autism and vaccines:

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · Aug 13

1/ It’s been a struggle to process what happened at the CDC just a few days ago. The facts are coming in: one officer died, 500 rounds fired, 200 bullets made contact with 6 CDC buildings, hundreds of staff sheltered in place for hours. The intention is undeniable: this was an attempted massacre.

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Aug 8

No unfortunately when you publish with NEJM they own the copyright so I don’t have permission to publish elsewhere :/

Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Aug 8

1000% agree

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Greg Folkers @gregfolkers.bsky.social · Aug 6

Inside Medicine video: Spreading good information in the fight against medical misinformation. With guest Dr. Kristen Panthagani

@jeremyfaust.bsky.social @kmpanthagani.bsky.social

bit.ly/45nhmxq

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · Aug 6

Spreading good information in the fight against medical misinformation

@kmpanthagani.bsky.social & @jeremyfaust.bsky.social

insidemedicine.substack.com/p/spreading-...

Spreading good information in the fight against medical misinformation. With guest Dr. Kristen Panthagani

A recording from Jeremy Faust, MD's live video

insidemedicine.substack.com

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD @kmpanthagani.bsky.social · Aug 5

Agree, though I think people often want to hear directly from a doctor or scientist studying the subject (which may explain why the news gravitates towards them), so I think both roles are needed

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Yale School of Public Health @yalesph.bsky.social · Aug 5

Let’s talk about science, baby.
Let’s talk about empathy.
Let’s talk about all we do know.
And all we don’t know, that may be.
Let’s talk about science.

🧵 Keep reading for a health communication crash course 1/10

@kmpanthagani.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social

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