Divya Kondapi

ID/critical care MD
@UpstateNews @bcmhouston @MDAndersonNews @umpccsm
HIV/ Cancer/ Txp in ICU

[Stefanos Tsitsipas @stefanos]

The Devil wears Prada but the Sinner wears Gucci.

[Paul Sax @PaulSaxMD]

Sensational summary. Learned a lot! Thank you @AnilMakam https://t.co/Fu8mfDTjLQ

[the EMCrit Crew @emcrit]

EMCrit 416 - JanuAIRWAY - State of the Airway 2026
-Difficult Airway Assessment
-PreOx
-Med Choices
-eFONA
Let's reestablish our intubation foundations by using the new DAS guidelines as a guide to discussion...
https://t.co/JeCy7UHPLT

[Divya Kondapi @divya_kondapi]

Fantastic thread, and kudos to the project! Let’s all financially contribute to these studies.

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

The Test
We took 22 types of common (essential) medicines (for heart, pain, antibiotics, liver, sugar) from these 7 different sources, and sent them to an accredited lab - Eureka Analytical Services Pvt. Ltd. in Kundli, Sonipat, an FSSAI-notified and US-FDA and NABL/ISO 17025 accredited laboratory providing comprehensive pharmaceutical, API, and drug testing services.

We tested 5 quality parameters according to standards of Indian Pharmacopeia:
✅ Drug content or assay
✅ Dissolution
✅ Uniformity
✅ Impurities
✅ Physical appearance
3/11

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

ALSO A WARNING NOTE:

Generics Aadhaar Pharmacy is considered a top generic medicine franchise, founded by india's youngest entrepreneur Mr. Arjun Deshpande and backed by veteran business Icon Mr Ratan Tata.

But all is not what it seems. We found something disturbing...

...that Generic Aadhar drugs were consistently MORE expensive than other generic options, particularly Jan Aushadhi.

Despite being marketed as a "generic" option, Generic Aadhar prices were significantly higher than government generic programs like Jan Aushadhi and sometimes even more expensive than branded drugs!

It seems like this franchise is using the terms "generic" and "aadhar" to lure patients into believing it has something to do with 'cheaper' government medicine schemes. It is not.

The price premium for Generic Aadhar medicines ranged from 67% to 887% higher than actual government schemes like Jan Aushadi.

Recommendation for cost-conscious patients: Prioritize Jan Aushadhi stores for the most affordable quality-tested generic medicines.
9/11

[TheLiverDoc™ @theliverdoc]

Indians spend 62-69% of their healthcare money on medicines ALONE.

Many families go bankrupt buying "branded" drugs thinking they're better.

But our lab tests reveal a SHOCKING truth...

The result?
100% of generic medicines PASSED quality tests!
Same quality as expensive brands - but up to 14x CHEAPER!

Figure legends (remember this)
Brand = expensive, original , BGENERIC = branded generics (generics manufactured or marketed by big brands) , JAUSH = Jan Aushadi , DAVA = Dava India Generics , Generic = trade/local brand generics (generics manufactured by not so big brands), GENADH = Generics Aadhar Pharmacy , KMSCL = Kerala State Govt. generics (given free of cost to patients).

Here are deeper insights on the results that can potentially save you tens of thousands of rupees every year.
4/11

[Divya Kondapi @divya_kondapi]

What an awesome mug! It’s so novel. Well deserved @JhaveriKhushali

[Khushali Jhaveri @JhaveriKhushali]

When your mentor sends you a mug with your paper on it — such a thoughtful surprise! Grateful for the support and guidance, always. Thank you @MichaelDJain

[Virtual Echocardiography @ZGurtskaia]

New! The book comes with a permanent license for Echocardiography Online Simulator https://t.co/ExVP6shByk
Buy the book on amazon: https://t.co/KazopNRO3D

[Divya Kondapi @divya_kondapi]

Amazing work
@AMTatara

https://t.co/nl3qDxI8ve

Never thought about pre-emptive adoptive T cell therapies to prevent CMV infections or other organ damaging viral infections in transplant patients.

[Nick Mark MD @nickmmark]

How do you vote in the Battle of the Inotropes?
(Poll on next tweet)

[Vinay Prasad MD MPH @VPrasadMDMPH]

I've made all 540+ publications from @vkprasadlab freely available on this website in accordance with grant and university policies. Please check it out for PDFs of 15 years of our work. Email us (via the website) if something is missing or incorrect.
https://t.co/NVx2yE6ySw

[Divya Kondapi @divya_kondapi]

Looking forward to this!

[Vinay Prasad MD MPH @VPrasadMDMPH]

Coming soon to @Sensible__Med a 9+ part video series on critical appraisal called How Not To Get Fooled by the Medical Literature. Taught by @adamcifu @drjohnm and me.
We think it will be the single best resource to improve your EBM skills

[Ami Bhatt, MD @AmiBhattMD]

In the end, Forssmann wasn’t just a doctor. He was a rebel, a risk-taker, and a pioneer. And he did it all because he believed there was a better way to diagnose (and eventually treat) patients.

[Lea Alhilali, MD @teachplaygrub]

1/Time to FESS up! Do you understand functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)?

If you read sinus CTs, you better know what the surgeon is doing or you won’t know what you’re doing!

Here’s a thread to make sure you always make the important findings!

[Dickie Bush 🚢 @dickiebush]

In 1991, Warren Buffett gifted Bill Gates his favorite book.

Bill Gates read it and said:

"This is the best business book I've ever read."

5 timeless lessons from Business Adventures that built Microsoft into a $3 trillion empire:🧵

[Divya Kondapi @divya_kondapi]

I love this explanation.

[Vinay Prasad MD MPH @VPrasadMDMPH]

What is going on at Harvard? What will happen?

[Kirubakaran Rajendran @kirubaakaran]

Before exiting Changi, check out Lotte Duty-Free – if you're picking up liquor, use their app. They’ve got an automated cocktail machine. Just choose your drink and it makes it for you while you shop 😄

[ICU OnePager @OnePagerICU]

This week will be sharing some of the most popular #ICUOnePagers https://t.co/FVN1KWWxBU

1️⃣ Overview of Ventilator Modes - covers all the common modes (VC, PC, PRVC, PS, APRV) & the pros/cons of each. Also covers the settings for each & how to adjust based on ABG/SpO2.

[CardiovascularCorner @TrackYourHeart]

Newly diagnosed #AtrialFibrillation? This flowchart breaks down acute & long-term management, rate vs. rhythm control, and when to consider catheter ablation.

Ref: UpToDate, AHA 2023, Mayo IM Board Review Course (Dr. Abhishek Deshmukh)

#AFib #CardioTwitter #MedEd

[Pravin Patil @drpravinpatil_]

Saw this patient yesterday. Raynaud’s looks different on darker skin—often dusky instead of the classic white, blue, red changes. Since most textbook images are based on lighter skin (European patients), we must recognize how it appears in Indian patients to avoid missing it