Saava Brian
@saavabrian.bsky.social
Medical Student|| I love reading Theology, Philosophy, History & Science 🔭|| Uganda 🇺🇬 Africa 🌍
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in thyroid storm, treating sinus tach w/ a beta-blocker will occasionally cause death
many patients have reduced LVEF & compensatory tachycardia (borderline cardiogenic shock)
beta-blockers push them over the edge
what data supports B-bl in thyroid storm?
could we please stop doing this? #EMIMCC
many patients have reduced LVEF & compensatory tachycardia (borderline cardiogenic shock)
beta-blockers push them over the edge
what data supports B-bl in thyroid storm?
could we please stop doing this? #EMIMCC
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
in thyroid storm, treating sinus tach w/ a beta-blocker will occasionally cause death
many patients have reduced LVEF & compensatory tachycardia (borderline cardiogenic shock)
beta-blockers push them over the edge
what data supports B-bl in thyroid storm?
could we please stop doing this? #EMIMCC
many patients have reduced LVEF & compensatory tachycardia (borderline cardiogenic shock)
beta-blockers push them over the edge
what data supports B-bl in thyroid storm?
could we please stop doing this? #EMIMCC
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Gut microbial metabolite connections to cardiovascular disease call for gutsy therapeutic approaches: doi.org/10.1172/JCI2...
A Viewpoint by Seyed Soheil Saeedi Saravi & colleagues
A Viewpoint by Seyed Soheil Saeedi Saravi & colleagues
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Gut microbial metabolite connections to cardiovascular disease call for gutsy therapeutic approaches: doi.org/10.1172/JCI2...
A Viewpoint by Seyed Soheil Saeedi Saravi & colleagues
A Viewpoint by Seyed Soheil Saeedi Saravi & colleagues
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The neurodegenerative brain disease #CTE, caused by repeated blows to the head, can only be determined by evidence of tau buildup after death.
But new research reveals brain changes before tau appears—and the potential for earlier detection and intervention ja.ma/4inDJJ6
But new research reveals brain changes before tau appears—and the potential for earlier detection and intervention ja.ma/4inDJJ6
Young Athletes With Repeated Head Blows May Have Brain Changes
This Medical News article discusses new research identifying cellular changes in the brains of younger athletes with repeated head impacts, which may provide an early warning for development of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The neurodegenerative brain disease #CTE, caused by repeated blows to the head, can only be determined by evidence of tau buildup after death.
But new research reveals brain changes before tau appears—and the potential for earlier detection and intervention ja.ma/4inDJJ6
But new research reveals brain changes before tau appears—and the potential for earlier detection and intervention ja.ma/4inDJJ6
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Systemic amyloidosis from transthyretin (ATTR) protein is the most common type of amyloidosis that causes cardiomyopathy. Approximately 50 000 to 150 000 people in the US have heart failure due to ATTR amyloidosis.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Systemic amyloidosis from transthyretin (ATTR) protein is the most common type of amyloidosis that causes cardiomyopathy. Approximately 50 000 to 150 000 people in the US have heart failure due to ATTR amyloidosis.
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"A body once in motion continues to move until it is determined to rest by another body; and a body at rest remains at rest unless it is determined to move by another.” Not Newton, but Spinoza Lemma 3 of Prop 13 of Part 2 of his Ethics. coincidental overlap of meta-physics & real-physics? #booksky
December 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"A body once in motion continues to move until it is determined to rest by another body; and a body at rest remains at rest unless it is determined to move by another.” Not Newton, but Spinoza Lemma 3 of Prop 13 of Part 2 of his Ethics. coincidental overlap of meta-physics & real-physics? #booksky
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"The 'experience-philosophy' has ... been the opponent of theological modes of thought. ... With scientific animus of anti-supernaturalism we ought to agree, but we ought to free ourselves from its verbal idols and bugbears." William James on not throwing the baby out with the bathwater. #booksky
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"The 'experience-philosophy' has ... been the opponent of theological modes of thought. ... With scientific animus of anti-supernaturalism we ought to agree, but we ought to free ourselves from its verbal idols and bugbears." William James on not throwing the baby out with the bathwater. #booksky
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Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum, a gram-negative spirochete bacterium.
This Review summarizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of #syphilis.
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This Review summarizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of #syphilis.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by Treponema pallidum, a gram-negative spirochete bacterium.
This Review summarizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of #syphilis.
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This Review summarizes the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of #syphilis.
ja.ma/3XWLZX6
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GLP-1 agonists are great for obesity & other chronic health conditions e.g CVD but they do not seem to have any effect on the progression of Alzheimer's disease in humans despite promising observations in mouse studies. this is why clinical trials matter.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Liraglutide in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: a phase 2b clinical trial - Nature Medicine
Results from the phase ELAD 2 trial reveal that liraglutide is safe and well tolerated in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease but does not significantly slow brain metabolism decline.
www.nature.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
GLP-1 agonists are great for obesity & other chronic health conditions e.g CVD but they do not seem to have any effect on the progression of Alzheimer's disease in humans despite promising observations in mouse studies. this is why clinical trials matter.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay, and we are reminded of the ongoing progress in #HIVcare.
This week's #MondayBites looks at how long-acting HIV treatment can support older adults living with HIV.
🔗Watch the full lecture on our new e-learning module here: amededu.co/4a2NgTM
#IDSky #MedSky #HIVSky
This week's #MondayBites looks at how long-acting HIV treatment can support older adults living with HIV.
🔗Watch the full lecture on our new e-learning module here: amededu.co/4a2NgTM
#IDSky #MedSky #HIVSky
December 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay, and we are reminded of the ongoing progress in #HIVcare.
This week's #MondayBites looks at how long-acting HIV treatment can support older adults living with HIV.
🔗Watch the full lecture on our new e-learning module here: amededu.co/4a2NgTM
#IDSky #MedSky #HIVSky
This week's #MondayBites looks at how long-acting HIV treatment can support older adults living with HIV.
🔗Watch the full lecture on our new e-learning module here: amededu.co/4a2NgTM
#IDSky #MedSky #HIVSky
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A 24-year-old female patient with history of epilepsy, depression, and CKD presented to the ED for suicidal ideation and was incidentally found to have a creatinine of 6.24 mg/dL.
How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
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How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A 24-year-old female patient with history of epilepsy, depression, and CKD presented to the ED for suicidal ideation and was incidentally found to have a creatinine of 6.24 mg/dL.
How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
bit.ly/44EZ2jN (FREE)
How can skin lesions guide the differential diagnosis for the CKD etiology in this patient?
bit.ly/44EZ2jN (FREE)
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🧬 CAR T treatments improve overall survival for patients with large B-cell lymphoma and progression-free survival for patients with multiple myeloma.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🧬 CAR T treatments improve overall survival for patients with large B-cell lymphoma and progression-free survival for patients with multiple myeloma.
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An "Out of the Box" teacher is what is needed.
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
An "Out of the Box" teacher is what is needed.
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A Rapid Test to Differentiate Viral from Bacterial Infections: Searching for the Holy Grail
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November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A Rapid Test to Differentiate Viral from Bacterial Infections: Searching for the Holy Grail
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Roman 14:17 (ESV) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
#KingdomOfGod
#HolySpirit
#Righteousness
#PeaceAndJoy
#FaithInAction
#KingdomOfGod
#HolySpirit
#Righteousness
#PeaceAndJoy
#FaithInAction
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Roman 14:17 (ESV) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
#KingdomOfGod
#HolySpirit
#Righteousness
#PeaceAndJoy
#FaithInAction
#KingdomOfGod
#HolySpirit
#Righteousness
#PeaceAndJoy
#FaithInAction
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Finishing a 5-year reading of the Bible with a friend this week, which puts us in Revelation; says something about my mental state the extent to which I’m relating to John’s sentiments! #booksky P.S. I know it’s not predicting the future. Don’t @ me!
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Finishing a 5-year reading of the Bible with a friend this week, which puts us in Revelation; says something about my mental state the extent to which I’m relating to John’s sentiments! #booksky P.S. I know it’s not predicting the future. Don’t @ me!
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Listening to Origin reminds me that it is much easier to read modern works especially of science/philosophy bc you know what they care about. Reading ancients require a deliberate effort to learn what matters to them. #booksky
November 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Listening to Origin reminds me that it is much easier to read modern works especially of science/philosophy bc you know what they care about. Reading ancients require a deliberate effort to learn what matters to them. #booksky
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In the Summa Theologica, Aquinas says ignorance is a sin bc unlike mere nescience, ignorance is the “lack of knowledge of that one has a natural aptitude to know,” like the articles of faith. Demonstrating the important legal rule—#booksky
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In the Summa Theologica, Aquinas says ignorance is a sin bc unlike mere nescience, ignorance is the “lack of knowledge of that one has a natural aptitude to know,” like the articles of faith. Demonstrating the important legal rule—#booksky
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SO EXCITED to receive my copy of this important and accessible book! Proud of my contributions and grateful to @drmjcwarren.bsky.social, @evandeneykel.bsky.social, and @apocalypsenow5.bsky.social for the careful work they put into the book.
Mazal tov to all the contributors!
Mazal tov to all the contributors!
March 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
SO EXCITED to receive my copy of this important and accessible book! Proud of my contributions and grateful to @drmjcwarren.bsky.social, @evandeneykel.bsky.social, and @apocalypsenow5.bsky.social for the careful work they put into the book.
Mazal tov to all the contributors!
Mazal tov to all the contributors!
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
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Infertility affects 1 in 6 people — yet too many face stigma, high costs, or no care at all.
WHO & HRP just released the first-ever global guideline on infertility — a roadmap to make fertility care safer, fairer and within reach for everyone https://bit.ly/4ol6cka
#HealthForAll #HopefulFutures
WHO & HRP just released the first-ever global guideline on infertility — a roadmap to make fertility care safer, fairer and within reach for everyone https://bit.ly/4ol6cka
#HealthForAll #HopefulFutures
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Infertility affects 1 in 6 people — yet too many face stigma, high costs, or no care at all.
WHO & HRP just released the first-ever global guideline on infertility — a roadmap to make fertility care safer, fairer and within reach for everyone https://bit.ly/4ol6cka
#HealthForAll #HopefulFutures
WHO & HRP just released the first-ever global guideline on infertility — a roadmap to make fertility care safer, fairer and within reach for everyone https://bit.ly/4ol6cka
#HealthForAll #HopefulFutures
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Teen with syncope
CT without contrast shows low density mass in region of pineal gland+left thalamus that has punctate area of high density within it representing either calcification or hemorrhage.
#FOAMRad #radiology #pediatrics #radiologia #NeuroRad #Neurology #Neurosurgery #EmergencyMedicine
CT without contrast shows low density mass in region of pineal gland+left thalamus that has punctate area of high density within it representing either calcification or hemorrhage.
#FOAMRad #radiology #pediatrics #radiologia #NeuroRad #Neurology #Neurosurgery #EmergencyMedicine
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Teen with syncope
CT without contrast shows low density mass in region of pineal gland+left thalamus that has punctate area of high density within it representing either calcification or hemorrhage.
#FOAMRad #radiology #pediatrics #radiologia #NeuroRad #Neurology #Neurosurgery #EmergencyMedicine
CT without contrast shows low density mass in region of pineal gland+left thalamus that has punctate area of high density within it representing either calcification or hemorrhage.
#FOAMRad #radiology #pediatrics #radiologia #NeuroRad #Neurology #Neurosurgery #EmergencyMedicine
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💬 Viewpoint: By recognizing and addressing periods of uncertainty, temporal medicine helps restore agency and improve quality of life for patients with episodic illnesses.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
💬 Viewpoint: By recognizing and addressing periods of uncertainty, temporal medicine helps restore agency and improve quality of life for patients with episodic illnesses.
ja.ma/3Xl6oVL
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In low-risk patients with MI and early complete revascularization, stopping aspirin after 1 month and continuing P2Y12 monotherapy was noninferior to dual antiplatelet therapy for ischemic outcomes and led to reduced bleeding at 1 year. Full TARGET-FIRST trial results: nej.md/3UKJxS7
#MedSky
#MedSky
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In low-risk patients with MI and early complete revascularization, stopping aspirin after 1 month and continuing P2Y12 monotherapy was noninferior to dual antiplatelet therapy for ischemic outcomes and led to reduced bleeding at 1 year. Full TARGET-FIRST trial results: nej.md/3UKJxS7
#MedSky
#MedSky
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Today I and everyday I am:
Grateful for Vaccines
Grateful for Science
Grateful for Public Health Workers
Grateful for Doctors
Grateful for Nurses
Grateful for Scientists
Grateful for everyone whose job has been a little harder to do especially this year, yet who keep showing up.
#Thanksgiving
Grateful for Vaccines
Grateful for Science
Grateful for Public Health Workers
Grateful for Doctors
Grateful for Nurses
Grateful for Scientists
Grateful for everyone whose job has been a little harder to do especially this year, yet who keep showing up.
#Thanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Today I and everyday I am:
Grateful for Vaccines
Grateful for Science
Grateful for Public Health Workers
Grateful for Doctors
Grateful for Nurses
Grateful for Scientists
Grateful for everyone whose job has been a little harder to do especially this year, yet who keep showing up.
#Thanksgiving
Grateful for Vaccines
Grateful for Science
Grateful for Public Health Workers
Grateful for Doctors
Grateful for Nurses
Grateful for Scientists
Grateful for everyone whose job has been a little harder to do especially this year, yet who keep showing up.
#Thanksgiving