Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M.

Infectious Enthusiast. Anatomical and Clinical Pathology Resident. Microbiologist. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.

[Mayo Clinic Pathology @MayoClinicPath]

Forgot to mention a huge thanks to our organizers and model senior residents, Dr. Fabiola Righi and @NicholasBoireMD! Should know better than to forget their credit after hearing of their sharp-shooting skills 👀

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

"With Joy"

[Mayo Clinic Pathology @MayoClinicPath]

A little late getting this posted, but we knew our followers would love our PGY3 class Holiday card as much as we do! The fun and creativity of this class gets better every year!! We hope everyone had a good holiday season and wish only the best for everybody in the new year!

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

@MelissaBoginMD

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

Remember, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure! https://t.co/dVbLm3w7ky

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

Me and Shakira are feeling personally attacked. (Her scopes don't lie)

https://t.co/7MNko1WFqd

[Mayo Clinic Pathology @MayoClinicPath]

#ForensicFriday w/ Dr. Quinton and @theNAME1966! Today’s case is by Dr. Ryan Kendziora (PGY3) and Dr. Katie Hagen, M.D., of Mayo Clinic. A 26 yo M found in the woods w/ a gunshot wound of the head. What is the incidental finding on brain histology?

https://t.co/wmqZg8mCiG

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

@pathophil

[Dr. Matt Binnicker @DrMattBinnicker]

1,902 U.S. CHILDREN ARE IN THE HOSPITAL RIGHT NOW WITH #COVID19 https://t.co/icmxNrxNZU

[Karleen Meiklejohn, MD 💀💉🔬 @DrKMeiklejohn]

Pathology: sitting in the frozen room for the specimen that will “definitely be out in 20 minutes” (40 minutes ago)

[Tatiana Prowell, MD @tmprowell]

#FDA statement on proposals to modify use of #COVID19 #vaccines by Pfizer/BioNTech & Moderna. In summary, Agency recs no deviations from studied doses/schedules:

👉No omitting or delaying dose #2
👉No half-dose
👉No mix & match of products

#regulatory
https://t.co/B0QUllKEXt

[Ryan Stroder, DO @drstroder]

Confession: since medical school I’ve had an irrational fear of eating reheated rice #medtwitter

[Krutika Kuppalli, MD FIDSA @KrutikaKuppalli]

I can't believe I have to say this, but please DO NOT drink or try to inhale mouthwash.

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

Many thanks to @MelanieBoisMD and @joemaleszewski for including me in such an amazing project, highlighting fibrin thrombi in COVID-19 hearts!

[Joe Maleszewski, MD @joemaleszewski]

Fibrin thrombi are a common finding in coronary microcirculation of COVID-19 patients, a somewhat unique finding among viral infections. Proud of my colleagues for this work in #Circulation. @MelanieBoisMD @AndrewLaymanMD @aubry_mc https://t.co/qm3sbegilE

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

First publication in residency, and about the associated Neuropathologies seen with COVID-19 infection on autopsy!

https://t.co/HDqOIiTc6K

[🧫The Littlest Things In Life🦠 @TheLittlestPod]

Episode 2 is here! Check out, "From Dust to Dust, Microbiology and the Medical Autopsy" with Dr. Reade Quinton!

https://t.co/D0K2UoFBFX

[🧫The Littlest Things In Life🦠 @TheLittlestPod]

So this one took us a little extra time! Join us tomorrow as the Mayo Clinic's own Dr. Reade Quinton discusses with me episode 2: "From Dust to Dust: Microbiology and the Forensic Autopsy." Exciting!!!

[Nicholas Boire, M.D., Sc.M. @NicholasBoireMD]

Interested in the Coronavirus, COVID-19? Watch “WHO_nCoV_Introductory Video” on #Vimeo https://t.co/XMt2xlClQU

[Infectious Diseases @InfectiousDz]

Coronavirus patient in Northern California had no known contact with anyone known to have coronavirus. This indicates community spread.

[Rich Davis, PhD, D(ABMM), MLS🧫🦠 @richdavisphd]

Empiric Infection Beneficial
antibiotics | gut flora
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V V V #stewardmeme @IDdocAdi https://t.co/6M6oLJdHRq

[Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases @MayoClinicINFD]

Images of Infectious Diseases

45F with chronic low back pain has this finding (photo) on a specimen surgically removed from lumbar spine.

What is the diagnosis? What do you recommend for treatment?
#MayoIDQ MCQ next based on your replies