AFM Hopkins

Research study to understand why some children have acute flaccid paralysis following a viral infection. We are looking at our genes. Interested? DM us!

[AFM Hopkins @afmstudy]

Understanding AFM and looking to Polio. Is it random?

https://t.co/L8Qhg0mS4F

[Rob Soltysik @soltysik_rob]

It's enterovirus 71 season. Probably back with a vengeance.

[Robin Roberts @RRobertseHealth]

Get involved in #acuteflaccidmyelitis #AFM research https://t.co/o6gWqRa1OC via @CDCgov

[SRNA @wearesrna]

Meet Olivia. Olivia was diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, or #AFM, when she was 6 years old. AFM does not stop her from following her dreams. Watch Olivia's This is Me video at https://t.co/NOCkLU0cWE!

[Acute Flaccid Myelitis @helpAFMA]

Massive thanks to the efforts of @RRobertseHealth, @kmess44 and Dr. Janell Routh in establishing a unique ICD code for #acuteflaccidmyelitis. 👏👏👏 Post about their efforts here: https://t.co/ybZdSvqVEV

[SRNA @wearesrna]

CDC wants to hear from parents/caregivers of children with AFM! Take this short survey to help CDC improve materials & develop new resources for you. You’ll get a $20 gift card for your time. https://t.co/b4DIZyAew5 (Must be a U.S. parent/caregiver of a child diagnosed with AFM!)

[Priya Duggal @priya4genes]

Thanks to physical distancing, masks, fewer cases of a acute flaccid myelitis in children #thisisafm @afmstudy https://t.co/cJToT4BS5J via @statnews

[Priya Duggal @priya4genes]

#thisisAFM
An amazing collaborative review and consensus on
#acuteflaccidmyeltitis
https://t.co/KmcajuHMbu

This is what teamwork looks like, and together we can use medicine and science to make a difference. Proud to be a part of this collaboration.

[Priya Duggal @priya4genes]

one huge positive of 2020. #afm has not reared its ugly head. #acuteflaccidmyelitis

[AFM Hopkins @afmstudy]

#rareandreal #thisisAFM
Acute Flaccid Myelitis families are amazing.

[Rachel Scott @GreatScottSeven]

So proud to be a part of the #acuteflaccidmyelitis community. Please share! #afm #thisisAFM #endAFM #rareandreal #raredisease

[CDC Director @CDCDirector]

Acute flaccid myelitis (#AFM) is a serious paralytic condition that can be devastating for the individuals and families affected. Read touching stories of personal journeys with AFM. https://t.co/Yish9vZgPx #AFMAwareness #knowAFM #AFM2020

[CDC @CDCgov]

Was your child recently diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis? AFM can be devastating and cause uncertainties about recovery. Read stories from parents who have been in your shoes and get support from the AFM community. https://t.co/mMMPOzgWEf #StrongerTogether #AFMAwareness #AFM

[AFM Hopkins @afmstudy]

we see you #afm on this list as resurging. @NIAIDNews

[Priya Duggal @priya4genes]

Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Confirmed Acute Flaccid Myelitis #thisisAFM https://t.co/88ZPLRedw5 via @CDCgov

[CDC Emergency @CDCemergency]

An outbreak of #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis is anticipated in 2020. Clinicians should be alert for acute limb weakness, especially in children and from August through November. Learn more to be #prepared: https://t.co/ws7kNj6MrV #knowAFM

[Kevin Messacar MD PhD @kmess44]

Will enterovirus D68 & acute flaccid myelitis return this summer-fall?
[medRxiv pre-print] Epidemiological dynamics of #EVD68 circulation using novel @BioFireDX TREND dataset: important implications for #acuteflaccidmyelitis preparedness by @sang_woo_park
https://t.co/MEUrj01GZ9

[User @wtjackson]

Interested in medically important viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and EV-D68? Cell Biology? Microscopy? Mechanisms of viral capsid assembly, maturation, and release from host cells? Come work in the Jackson Lab! Funded postdocs and research scientist positions available. #COVID19 #AFM

[Kevin Messacar MD PhD @kmess44]

Join us today at 1PM EST for CDC Public Health Grand Rounds on Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Answering Questions through National Collaboration @CDCgov @NIAIDNews @helpAFMA @CUDeptofPeds
https://t.co/xJonH41BQN

[STAT @statnews]

Every two years, doctors in the U.S. see a spike in cases of a rare, polio-like condition in kids called AFM. But some are hoping Covid-19 social distancing measures will also limit the spread of the virus that likely causes the condition. https://t.co/wgz8LaBNAh

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

As a doctor, a scientist, and epidemiologist, I can tell you with 100% certainty that in most states with an increase, it’s a real increase. It's not more tests—it's more spread of the virus. https://t.co/jJqelsyMrh

[Matthew R. Vogt @VogtVirusLab]

If you missed the #AFM Working Group Symposium on Friday but want to hear @wtjackson @Reovirus @priya4genes @cychiu98 and more, all videos are online now. The panel discussions were especially interesting.
https://t.co/U6cwVRVeMx
Thanks again, @wearesrna!