ICU Facts:
In my experience, in any decent size ICU (~15 beds), at any point in time there is at least 1 patient with unequal pupils (anisocoria). People are often freaking out & rush to get a CT brain to rule out intracranial bleeding. Just think hard before reflexively do this
SOUND ON. You’re hearing the first howl of a dire wolf in over 10,000 years. Meet Romulus and Remus—the world’s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024.
The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years. These two wolves were brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed by Colossal from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years. This moment marks not only a milestone for us as a company but also a leap forward for science, conservation, and humanity. From the beginning, our goal has been clear: “To revolutionize history and be the first company to use CRISPR technology successfully in the de-extinction of previously lost species.” By achieving this, we continue to push forward our broader mission on—accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state.
But this isn’t just our moment—it’s one for science, our planet, and humankind. All of which we love and are passionate about. Now, close your eyes and listen to that howl once more. Think about what this means for all of us.
Introducing Helix, our newest AI that thinks like a human
To bring robots into homes, we need a step change in capabilities
Helix can generalize to any household item 🧵
.@CNN spoke with our CEO Mike Curtis about the amazing work being done at @mgh_transplant and our second successful porcine kidney transplant into a living human recipient.
Read the article:
https://t.co/Dh0tQ7E8Nj
Breaking Science News: NASA just published discovery of strong evidence suggesting that other biological life likely exists in the universe! This is such a profound discovery that I’m really surprised it hasn’t become top news!
“Not only does Bennu contain all 5 of the nucleobases that form DNA and RNA on Earth and 14 of the 20 amino acids found in known proteins, the asteroid’s amino acids hold a surprise. On Earth, amino acids in living organisms predominantly have a ‘left-handed’ chemical structure. Bennu, however, contains nearly equal amounts of these structures and their ‘right-handed’, mirror-image forms, calling into question scientists’ hypothesis that asteroids similar to this one might have seeded life on Earth.”
Yesterday’s supersonic flight made no audible sonic boom.
I wanted to call it “the boom heard round the world” but it wasn’t heard anywhere.
Not all booms are created equal, and at certain speeds and conditions, the boom doesn’t reach the ground.
Dear Internal Medicine Residency Applicants 2026 !
I am pleased to announce that I will be offering US Clinical Experience (USCE) opportunities for the year 2025. At this time, applications are open exclusively for the months of January, February, and March. (1/4)
We have received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for Blindsight.
Join us in our quest to bring back sight to those who have lost it. Apply to our Patient Registry and openings on our career page https://t.co/abBMTdv7Rh
HARMONY OF RESILIENCE: Recorded in space and sent to Earth via @SpaceX’s @Starlink constellation, Polaris Dawn crewmember and violinist @Gillis_SarahE invites you to enjoy this music moment in support of @StJude & @ElSistemaUSA → https://t.co/My8cUwAWzg
Exams have always been an important part of the licensing process in medicine. State board exams predated the #USMLE (1992), #FLEX (1968) and #NBMEParts (1916). The oldest of these exam prep books dates to 1908, and these types of books were produced through the 1960s. #histmed
Pay it Forward. If you would like to review 2 personal statements for free for #Match2025 applicants, reply to this tweet with your specialty so applicants can message you directly. Please open your DMs too! Thank You!
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Hey #EMbound students! We are doing a virtual Meet and Greet next week: 9/5. Join us to learn about the program, meet program leadership/residents, get questions answered or just say hi!
Register for the event by scanning the QR code!
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