Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH

Pediatrics Chief Resident @thebcrp @bostonchildrens @the_bmc. Formerly @umiamimedicine @nackidscan @princeton | views my own

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

@DrPHO_ID @JAMANetworkOpen Thanks! We looked at both adult and pediatric acute care hospitals. We wanted to get the most comprehensive scope possible, and as a trained pediatrician I feel strongly about the inclusion of pediatric care in that!

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

Thanks @JAMANetworkOpen for publishing on our article exploring the relationship of safety net services and hospital operating margin! Check out the full article through the link #safetynethospitals #healthservicesresearch

[JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen]

Hospitals with highest levels of undercompensated care, uncompensated care, and neighborhood disadvantage were financially vulnerable and may need more supports to carry out safety net functions. https://t.co/IYtq6CB9fm @lukasgaffneyMD

[Jeffrey Edwards, MD MPH @Djeffreedom]

Showing some team spirit on the @The_BMC Pediatric Wards! #MondayNightFootball #GoPats @TheBCRP

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

@DrPowerHays @DrJamieLim All credit to the amazing Dr. Gaston from @BostonChildrens endocrinology who gave a great noon conference this week on #adrenalinsufficiency

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

In the case of group A strep, the addition of clindamycin can help overcome this effect, both by killing bacteria ribosomally and returning others to log phase of growth (active replication). Thanks to the @id_bmc pedi team for the teaching! https://t.co/PnJbiK2KoL

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

Inspired by @DrJamieLim (and @_FishmanMD and @KRosengardMD!) going to try to start doing some #tilt. For today’s- the #eagleeffect is the paradoxical finding of reduced effectiveness of penicillins at high doses. This may be due to bacteria in stationary phase of growth

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

This vaccination gap worsens racial disparities that were already exacerbated by #covid. We must continue to identify obstacles to vaccination and work with community leaders to overcome them @NYTimes https://t.co/QneO1XEkyb

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

@bvincibmc @TheBCRP @The_BMC @acgme Thank YOU @bvincibmc for your unwavering and unassailable support of residents. It is a dream come true to learn from you and work with you at @The_BMC

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

Meanwhile, there were 4000 deaths in the US yesterday from COVID, the most deadly day yet (and I emphasize yet). American lives depend on immediate action. Impeachment, 25th amendment, something. How much longer will we wait? #COVID19 https://t.co/6o3JazUWBR

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

These are the people who continue to support the delusional desires of a madman even after he inspired domestic terrorists to insurrection. Know their names, vote them out #ElectoralCollegeCertification https://t.co/Ivbx5LNIxe

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

This is a few years late from a cultural relevance standpoint, but with cases of #covid19 continuing to rise I’d personally like to see @1future do a remix/PSA titled “Mask On”

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

A Black and Indian American woman named Kamala will be our Vice President. We are the first generation of Americans who will be able to respectfully say Madam Vice President.

Now let’s be the first generation of Americans to root out sexism and racism.

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

No better present on a 24 hour NICU call than the privilege to welcome infants into a world where Joe Biden is officially President Elect

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

@NowWeJankin @_DrJ Michigan represent!

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

In what has been a challenging and exhausting few days, it is heartening to hear so many local and state officials committed to fair, accurate, and thorough ballot counting. Kudos to them and all volunteers standing up for democracy #counteveryvote

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

Still a lot left to count after that 9pm ballot “drop” from Arizona. Anyone else hoping the MariCopa Cabana can take this home for Joe? #election2020

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

Thanks @TheBCRP!! We are still taking donations- if you would like to learn more about @The_BMC and donate check out more info here: https://t.co/QtxWRDBKfQ. GO TEAM BMC! #bostonmarathon

[Lukas Gaffney, MD MPH @LukasGaffneyMD]

@LSinnenberg @ersied727 @noshreza They look awesome!! Great work 👏👏

[Rohini Jain, MD @rjain92]

Emerging data on COVID-19 related morbidity and mortality has highlighted the underlying structural racism that leads to minority communities bearing a higher burden of disease. Amidst this, however, there has been false reassurance about one population in particular: #Children.

[Destiny Tolliver, MD, MHS @destinygtMD]

Yesterday, I, along with residents in the #BCRP participated in kneel-ins at @BostonChildrens & @The_BMC. I feel so much love for these residents, who have shown fierce advocacy for themselves and their patients. They are not placated by inspirational words, but want action. 1/11