Cool interaction in PrEP Clinic last week: asked a patient their pronouns, gender identity, sex assigned at birth, etc, as per usual. They were very thankful and this opened up to a great connection w the patient. This is important!!!
Pt had a terrible experience w a PCP while trying to get PrEP—provider had shamed the pt and cited side effects of PrEP to dissuade them. Great example of personal biases leading to misinformation and poor care. PrEP has minimal side effects and is 99% effective.
How I (a #neurologist) helped a student pass in #Mathematics, which his Mathematics teacher couldn't manage
1. A 15-year old boy was brought to my clinic by his parents asking for some "pill" that would improve his interest and skill in mathematics, enabling him to pass exams
What is the diagnosis in this 43-year-old man long history of alcohol abuse ?
➡️ Answer and Full Case: https://t.co/UY9T0OD5gY
#medtwitter#foamed#usmle#meded
Why does odansetron increase risk for serotonin syndrome? It’s a 5HT3 ANtagonist, no? I would expect it to do the opposite and cant find any good reading on it. #AskMedTwitter#MedTwitter
Traumatic injury to the spleen resulting in two pseudoaneurysms in the upper pole. The areas were treated using a single 60cm @PenVascular packing coil by interventional radiology (#IRad). The patient was discharged within 48 hours after the injury.
Saying this with no trace of hyperbole, Faith Fitzgerald was the best.
I can so clearly hear her voice in my head when reading this.
Thanks, @adamcifu ❤️✊🙏