Nick Marschalk
@namarschalk.bsky.social
Infection doctor for people who have organ transplants at Ohio State
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The ACIP decision to discontinue the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccine will cause harm.
As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.
As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The ACIP decision to discontinue the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccine will cause harm.
As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.
As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.
Listening to the woman with vertically transmitted hepatitis B made me tear up at my desk writing notes. Genuine heroism
September 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Listening to the woman with vertically transmitted hepatitis B made me tear up at my desk writing notes. Genuine heroism
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As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi
Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi
September 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi
Our statement: https://bit.ly/45LeJHi
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Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
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I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
New C.D.C. Director Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.
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Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
August 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
Oof
Medical cannabis as the source of Cryptococcus neoformans infection
Editor's Choice
Hong Nguyễn's team at @idpittstop.bsky.social
#OpenAccess #MedMycoSky #IDSky #TxID
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Editor's Choice
Hong Nguyễn's team at @idpittstop.bsky.social
#OpenAccess #MedMycoSky #IDSky #TxID
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Medical cannabis as the source of Cryptococcus neoformans infection
Abstract. Whole genome sequencing demonstrated Cryptococcus neoformans serotype A from cerebrospinal fluid and larynx of a patient receiving therapy for re
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August 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Oof
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when they close it all up, I do believe this will go down as the funniest video on the internet
July 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
when they close it all up, I do believe this will go down as the funniest video on the internet
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AJT’S new ID blog, TxIDExchange, is dedicated to sharing the latest ID updates, research, and guidelines relevant to the transplant community. We’re soliciting blog posts and comments from you and your colleagues and encourage you to participate.
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July 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
AJT’S new ID blog, TxIDExchange, is dedicated to sharing the latest ID updates, research, and guidelines relevant to the transplant community. We’re soliciting blog posts and comments from you and your colleagues and encourage you to participate.
ajt-transplant-id-exchange.squarespace.com
ajt-transplant-id-exchange.squarespace.com
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🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
July 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
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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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www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...
Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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...
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/h...
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
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New hope for hard-to-treat fungal infections: Phase 2b results show #Olorofim is effective and well-tolerated in patients with few or no treatment options.
Read in The Lancet Infectious Diseases 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#IFD #Antifungals #ClinicalTrials
Read in The Lancet Infectious Diseases 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#IFD #Antifungals #ClinicalTrials
Olorofim for the treatment of invasive fungal diseases in patients with few or no therapeutic options: a single-arm, open-label, phase 2b study
Only a small number of antifungal therapies for invasive fungal disease (IFD) are currently available, and many pathogens are resistant to one or more…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
New hope for hard-to-treat fungal infections: Phase 2b results show #Olorofim is effective and well-tolerated in patients with few or no treatment options.
Read in The Lancet Infectious Diseases 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#IFD #Antifungals #ClinicalTrials
Read in The Lancet Infectious Diseases 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#IFD #Antifungals #ClinicalTrials
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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...
jamanetwork.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Very proud of the 17 ACIP members for publishing this jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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No Kings includes Draft Kings
June 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
No Kings includes Draft Kings
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The key: more vaccines = massive public health wins since 1986:
Invasive Hib disease in infants fell 99%
Pediatric hepatitis A and B plummeted >90%
Chickenpox hospitalizations and deaths down ~90%
Rotavirus and pneumococcal hospitalizations in young children dropped >80%
Invasive Hib disease in infants fell 99%
Pediatric hepatitis A and B plummeted >90%
Chickenpox hospitalizations and deaths down ~90%
Rotavirus and pneumococcal hospitalizations in young children dropped >80%
June 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The key: more vaccines = massive public health wins since 1986:
Invasive Hib disease in infants fell 99%
Pediatric hepatitis A and B plummeted >90%
Chickenpox hospitalizations and deaths down ~90%
Rotavirus and pneumococcal hospitalizations in young children dropped >80%
Invasive Hib disease in infants fell 99%
Pediatric hepatitis A and B plummeted >90%
Chickenpox hospitalizations and deaths down ~90%
Rotavirus and pneumococcal hospitalizations in young children dropped >80%
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7 year old giggling: when goku, gets super hungry, he eats like 30 meals in a row
Me sounding exactly like Jesse Gemstone: I know how much goku eats
Me sounding exactly like Jesse Gemstone: I know how much goku eats
June 6, 2025 at 3:34 AM
7 year old giggling: when goku, gets super hungry, he eats like 30 meals in a row
Me sounding exactly like Jesse Gemstone: I know how much goku eats
Me sounding exactly like Jesse Gemstone: I know how much goku eats
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The Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community by @ast-idcop.bsky.social is now live! It’s a concise and practical resource with key information. A must-read for anyone involved in transplant care. @kottonnelson.bsky.social @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social www.myast.org/resources/me...
Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community
Make a difference in the field of transplantation by donating to support our cause.
www.myast.org
May 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Measles Guidance Document for the Transplant Community by @ast-idcop.bsky.social is now live! It’s a concise and practical resource with key information. A must-read for anyone involved in transplant care. @kottonnelson.bsky.social @aussiedocwolfe.bsky.social www.myast.org/resources/me...
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HIV-Superinfection in Kidney Transplant Recipients with HIV who Received Organs from Donors with HIV
“HIV-superinfection in HIV D+/R+ transplant recipients is rare, and the clinical ramifications appear negligible”
#TxID #HIVsky #HOPEact
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“HIV-superinfection in HIV D+/R+ transplant recipients is rare, and the clinical ramifications appear negligible”
#TxID #HIVsky #HOPEact
academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...
HIV-Superinfection in Kidney Transplant Recipients with HIV who Received Organs from Donors with HIV
Transplantation of kidneys from donors with HIV to recipients with HIV is increasing. Among 18 recipients, there was one confirmed case of donor-derived HI
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May 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
HIV-Superinfection in Kidney Transplant Recipients with HIV who Received Organs from Donors with HIV
“HIV-superinfection in HIV D+/R+ transplant recipients is rare, and the clinical ramifications appear negligible”
#TxID #HIVsky #HOPEact
academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...
“HIV-superinfection in HIV D+/R+ transplant recipients is rare, and the clinical ramifications appear negligible”
#TxID #HIVsky #HOPEact
academic.oup.com/jid/advance-...
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Excited to share the fourth version of the international consensus guidelines on CMV management after a solid organ transplant, on behalf of all 50 contributors and @ttsorg.bsky.social journals.lww.com/transplantjo...
The Fourth International Consensus Guidelines on the... : Transplantation
An abstract is unavailable.
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April 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Excited to share the fourth version of the international consensus guidelines on CMV management after a solid organ transplant, on behalf of all 50 contributors and @ttsorg.bsky.social journals.lww.com/transplantjo...
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Just realized that the business cards I give to patients have my email address on them. Shoutout to patients for not emailing me
March 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just realized that the business cards I give to patients have my email address on them. Shoutout to patients for not emailing me
They change a couple of the girls on Yellowjackets every season and then act like we aren't going to notice
February 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
They change a couple of the girls on Yellowjackets every season and then act like we aren't going to notice