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I work with an amazing team in an amazing place. We care for some of the most challenging cases and together for the vast majority we are able to make such a positive difference. #gomemorial #savannahstrong.
I work with an amazing team in an amazing place. We care for some of the most challenging cases and together for the vast majority we are able to make such a positive difference. #gomemorial #savannahstrong.
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🔴20 Atrial Fibrillation Facts Every Physician Needs to Know in 2025⤵️ #OpenAccess
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#Cardiology #FOAMed #MedEd #medstudent #paramedic #Cardiology #CardioEd #medtwitter #meded #CardioTwitter #cardiotwiteros #MedX #cardiovascular #MedTwitter #medical
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@WJCLNews A.J. Did such a great job on our Candida auris story, they reported it in the U.K. You have an awesome team! Ammonia based hospital cleaners do NOT kill this. Resistance and Mortality is slowly growing with this.
Not advice just a way to think of this if it helps…. Thoughts?
Entresto (ANRI) —> HFrEF = possible improvement in EF.
SGLT-2’s —> Kidney Failure with Reduced Nephron Function (KFrNF) = possible improvement in NF.
Human Trafficking continues to be a big problem in the US. If in clinical practice you identify a non US citizen who has been a victim, they may be eligible for a T-Visa that allows them up to 4 years here with benefits.
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FDA Approves First Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea | FDA
This would be great news if the FDA didn’t just make it almost impossible for those with limited means to get it by shutting down the more affordable compounding options. #healthequity fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
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Medications for obesity can help promote weight loss and improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and elevated lipid levels.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the different types of medications available for treatment of obesity.
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Burnout isn't about hours worked.
In fact, there are usually much deeper causes.
Leaders should start to recognize when it's occurring,
And take steps to help.
Use this graphic to find causes of burnout in your organization.
We have known this for a long time and this is just more data to support how many American lives these medications can save if they were only available at a price point most Americans can afford.
A 40-50% reduction of opioid overdose or alcohol intoxication with GLP-1 drugs among >1.3 million Americans with history of opioid or alcohol use disorders, respectively
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Tirzepatide is associated with significantly lower rates of opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication in high-risk populations with substance use disorders. This is 1000% consistent with my clinical experience!!
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#HurricaneHelene damaged the factory responsible for manufacturing over 60% of all IV fluids used in the US, leading to a major national shortage.
As clinicians what can we do to about the #IVFluidShortage and how can we prevent this crisis from happening again?
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OK #Wegovy can we get $299 and $499? It’s less weight loss than the Zepbound. This is not cheep but it is the closest I have seen to fair pricing for a drug this effective at reducing disease burden. Now insurers both private and public need to step up and cover this!
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🔴Metformin beyond type 2 diabetes: Emerging and potential new indications
#2024Review #OpenAccess
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#CardioTwitter #Cardiology #surgery #anesthesiology #MedEd #CriticalCare #FOAMcc #FOAMed #surgery #clinical #clinic #orthotwitter
I work with the best team! I can’t thank my colleagues enough for choosing me as our facility Frist Humanitarian Award recipient this year. Thank you Memorial Team!
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Entresto now approved as a Generic Drug!
A Wegovy prescription costs about $1,349 per month in the U.S., while it costs just $140 in Germany and $92 in the U.K.
























