Allison Shelley

Senior Director (Interim) @Medscape Cardiology and by Internet Brands

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Incivility in health care sparks change #STS #EACTS https://t.co/xfEcWZObkB

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A teaspoon of salt 🥄
Dietary guidelines say that’s the most anyone should have in a day and yet people often consume more. In this Medscape Cardiology Feature, specialists tell us about their seasonings and hope for a trans fat, food dye moment for salt. https://t.co/PMXF05GL42

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We are live this long weekend reporting from the European Society of Cardiology Congress in London, UK. Follow our Medscape Cardiology journalists covering the latest breaking news #ESCCongress https://t.co/kiSEid9FM8

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The rise in respiratory illnesses in China, clusters of pneumonia in children, and resistance to common antibiotics have specialists on alert looking for changes locally https://t.co/lTkGTx3eml

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The virus that causes COVID is adapting again. Here’s what we know about JN.1 https://t.co/Mw0yW8HFLR

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Antifungal drugs have added hurdles demonstrating safety compared to other antimicrobials because it’s hard to hurt a fungus without harming human cells too. Our latest on Medscape ID: https://t.co/T5wzBk59Wu

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Singer, songwriter Adele said she never heard of this condition before being diagnosed. https://t.co/cXug0n1i9e

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Cancer test maker Grail says a telemedicine vendor incorrectly told about 400 patients they might have cancer. https://t.co/rPVvliTwAC

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Although infection is common near the end of life, the use of antibiotics in this patient population remains controversial. https://t.co/QxileF7cyx

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22% of US adults with diabetes don't know their A1c level https://t.co/vXfRdAA9cW

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Kudos to everyone who took to the stage to pitch their science stories today 🎉 And thank you to the Dragon's Den panel for all the valuable feedback @BL_Owens @SonyaBuyting , @XelaEpop, @allishelley, @_ColinS_  & Dan Holton

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What if video conferencing platforms like Zoom could give us feedback about vital health stats like blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature? WebMD Chief Medical Officer @drjohnwhyte investigates. https://t.co/DG8hVfs3fc

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A review finds that certain groups are more likely to get long COVID, but patients who had at least two COVID vaccine doses had a lower risk of it down the line. https://t.co/jM99fZtsXh

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What's driving the 'world's fastest-growing' brain disease'? https://t.co/H3DWnA2DMQ #medtwitter #parkinsonsdisease

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Nurse makes millions selling her licensing exam study sheets.
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Troubling trend as both diabetes types rise among US youth. https://t.co/ggzH3HUEpW #diabetes #EndoTwitter #MedTwitter

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Health officials are warning that an increase in the drug-resistant form of the bacteria shigella, an infection that causes diarrhea that can be bloody, is a "serious public health threat". https://t.co/2fHYZxkyY6

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Metformin appears to play a role in preventing long COVID when taken early during a COVID-19 infection, according to a new preprint study. https://t.co/jyEshcYpqW

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In an interview, Fauci spoke to @WebMD about his career and his plans for the future. #MedTwitter
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People taking Ozempic, the diabetes drug found to be effective as a weight loss aid, have noticed several side effects, including "Ozempic face." What to know: https://t.co/udD257J7fO