Jeff Hammond

Trauma surgeon/intensivist. MD/MPH/MBA. Cyclist/hiker/gardener/town councilman. Passions: patient safety, injury prevention, bioethics, med ed, disaster prep.

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

I am continually amazed by human physiology. The more we know, the more we learn that we don’t know as much as we think. https://t.co/Cwev5e75Su

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

The argument that OSHA doesn’t have a broad public health charge is nonsensical. I guess SCOTUS believes it’s OK to overwhelm hospitals (and infect a lot of doctors and nurses). What will this decision mean for other mandatory vaccination programs? https://t.co/XaLdMi2zuZ

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

From the "You can't make this stuff up" meets the "sign of the times" department. https://t.co/qvciJYsguk

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Important distinction. Bottom line: you still don’t want to become a patient.

[Nick Mark MD @nickmmark]

Hospitalizations also rising rapidly.

The key is that “milder” ≠ “mild”

A variant that is 2x infectious but 30% less virulent is still very bad & has potential to overload our hospitals.

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

@jaydoucet @traumadoctors @docmartin22 @topknife @debstein @pppatelmd @DrKunac @InVersedVeritas Bravo, Jay

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

One of the most fascinating stories that I remember from my medical school days.

[Fred Lepore @FredLepore]

Full frontal
The study of frontal lobe function began OTD 1848 when a 6 kg tamping iron blasted into the left side of Phineas Gage's cranium. FL in humans is a big target!
Still sorting out executive function, emotional regulation, metacognition, energization, & moral judgement.

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

For the first time on record rain fell on Greenland’s high elevation ice pack. It’s looking like the climate apocalypse is going to happen sooner rather than later. This might not be the best time to buy that oceanfront vacation home. https://t.co/p1NT9MBKaS

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

From the “You can’t make this stuff up” department. Honesty researcher retracts study over faked data. https://t.co/qQEiVXJ8yS via @stephaniemlee

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

This is a problem for Abbott of its own making. Shame on them for poor planning. And now they’ve been caught with a weak excuse. Double shame on them. https://t.co/eusEZIFj6Z

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Black eye for Abbot. Some manager’s crystal ball was definitely cloudy in projecting that the pandemic was over and there would no longer be need for rapid testing after the summer. https://t.co/r8ifAuW6Us

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Really useful and helpful evidence-based guide on dealing with vaccine reluctance,

[Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH @JenniferNuzzo]

Extraordinarily useful, polling-based guide for how to talk about #covid19 vaccines with specific populations. Kudos to @BrianCCastrucci and @deBeaumontFndtn @AMJPublicHealth @ResolveTSL team for this valuable tool. https://t.co/dOGhTnCprP

[Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH @JenniferNuzzo]

Extraordinarily useful, polling-based guide for how to talk about #covid19 vaccines with specific populations. Kudos to @BrianCCastrucci and @deBeaumontFndtn @AMJPublicHealth @ResolveTSL team for this valuable tool. https://t.co/dOGhTnCprP

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

@DavidASpain I’ve got T-shirts older than most of the people I work with.

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

There are obviously 2 sides to every story and this will work it’s way through the courts but it’s good to see that ACGME is paying attention to claims of discriminatory practices. https://t.co/hYkVEv16kL

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Welcome progress to remedy surprise billing. 2 questions: What took so long? Why wait until Jan. 1, 2022? https://t.co/AShR471dNP

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Not sure I understand this decision. More information is generally always better. https://t.co/ftbKxuN30a

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Heard Dr Alverdy @JCAlverdy speak on the microbiome when I was with Ethicon in 2013 and exploring ways to diminish GI leaks. Pioneering insights. Inspiring research.

[Sherry Wren @sherrywren]

Outstanding visit by @JCAlverdy to @StanfordSurgery Incredible presentation on microbiome,leaks, and that gut bacteria are “friends with benefits “

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Bravo. Long overdue accolade for @LenworthJacobs, an incredible innovator, educator and compassionate surgeon.

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

The American Surgical Association recently awarded their highest honor, the ASA Medallion for the Advancement of Surgical Care, to ACS Past-Regent @LenworthJacobs, Jr., MD, MPH, FACS, for his dedicated efforts through @StopTheBleedACS.

https://t.co/uby8vXHdv6

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

Not exactly the start of “Planet of the Apes” but the bioethical questions are multiple. These researchers state they don’t intend to take things farther but the should know they can’t control what others do once the genie is out of the bottle. https://t.co/qTkWoCA3my

[Jeff Hammond @JS_Hammond]

No need for much of a comment; the data speak for themselves.

[Ashish K. Jha @ashishkjha]

Israel had zero (really. Zero) deaths from COVID yesterday.

For the first time in a year.

Pandemics end when people get vaccinated.

Israel is Exhibit A