Chris Tomaszewski

toxicologist, marine biologist, ED doc, chief medical officer

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths - CBS News — this should lead to a further decrease in carbon monoxide (byproduct of metabolism of methylene chloride) poisonings in US. https://t.co/DSnJby6aUv

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

I guess Medicare has a great solution for inflation…just reduce physician pay. https://t.co/rJBNKdN5w1

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Latest report out of Australia portends a bad flu season for North America…FLURONA is coming?!

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

The aging physician: until state medical boards step in the US EEOC may come after you for age discrimination (specifically employed physicians).
https://t.co/y5QcN078jz

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Although in 2019, for the first time, there were more women than men enrolled in US medical schools (50.5%), they are still marginalized in academic medicine.
https://t.co/wpkVhRCa3a

[Christopher A. Longhurst, MD @CALonghurst]

Great news to share - @UCSDHealth is #1 in San Diego and #5 in California (again) according to @USNews 2022-23 hospital rankings! Proud of our teams who make this possible every day by providing world-class care right here at home 🏥🏆

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

More than half the hospitals in California had negative margins last year = not sustainable.
Analysis: California Hospitals Endured Significant Financial Strain in 2021 https://t.co/3eNRvPx8ZI @KaufmanHall #

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Exciting study for ALS and #HSP will lead to phase 1 trial soon. NU-9 improves health of hSOD1G93A mouse upper motor neurons in vitro, especially in combination with riluzole or edaravone | Scientific Reports https://t.co/Fi9UwngaAT

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

With waning efficacy of monoclonals in new variants #Paxlovid should be our go to in high risk cases but is going underused due to doctors’ ‘misperceptions’, experts say.
https://t.co/2x4BibK86s

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

We have seen physicians make errors in prescribing paxlovid. Looks like another example of the AMA preserving their monopoly without data showing bad outcomes from pharmacists prescribing drugs. https://t.co/pd4SngXRXA

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

At least we have the next few months to get ready: US may see 'pretty sizable' fall COVID-19 surge, Dr. Ashish Jha warns https://t.co/F7zeuRzqN6

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Autopsies are being conducted on the 3 guests found dead at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. I would put carbon monoxide on top of my differential; less likely is if zinc phosphide was spread under for rats
https://t.co/pT1RQNmTBa

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Topol’s warning: Once again, America is in denial about signs of a fresh Covid wave.
The new variant, +/- BA2 , would be consistent with our ~2 month pattern. Plus vaccine rates are very low in US. We need to get more of our elderly boostered, now. https://t.co/Cu90v1PiSy

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Watch out as we spring forward… potential 18% Increased Patient Safety-Related Incidents Following the Transition into Daylight Savings Time https://t.co/zRER2dPupz

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

The One Word Men Never See In Their Performance Reviews…and the word is ABRASIVE. A good reminder to focus on behaviors, not personality traits, in performance reviews. https://t.co/nHPxuuvySh

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Fauci Disclosure - Even with redactions it is pretty clear that he is not beholden to big pharma or special interests. https://t.co/CSt2BZP1IQ

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Still Doesn’t Understand How COVID and Vaccines Work. South Dakota now recognizes “natural immunity.” Too bad the virus didn’t get the memo. https://t.co/Why9EiP2c3

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Sounds like most EDs overwhelmed holding admissions. OR smoothing and boarding new inpatients upstairs might help.
Overflowing Emergency Departments Highlight U.S. Medicine's House of Cards https://t.co/onzBK7Tcvv

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

We really need to be careful about running two rooms in our ORs, i.e. overlapping or concurrent surgeries by the same surgeon. Real safety and compliance concerns. Reading @beckershr UPMC defends surgery practices in battle with feds https://t.co/4Ww9soT7RY

[Chris Tomaszewski @toxcat]

Recruiting for Board Diversity — Without Disrespecting People of Color. Great first hand description how inclusivity cannot just be checking a box as we “tokenize” underrepresented minorities. https://t.co/f4rIje6bYz