
Rob Swanda
@ScientistSwanda
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Making Science Accessible & Understandable | (educational purposes only, not medical advice) | https://t.co/9OxOsYGrqs
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Here I describe a brief overview of how the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines work. Taking a vaccine is one’s personal choice, and I hope this video can help someone make that decision rooted in science.
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What happens when mRNA technology meets immunotherapy? Moderna’s personalized melanoma vaccine is showing remarkable progress as it heads into phase 3! Learn more about how this innovation could reshape cancer care in my latest educational piece. 🧬 https://t.co/ly9uQGF0BY
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What happens when mRNA technology meets immunotherapy? Moderna’s personalized melanoma vaccine is showing remarkable progress as it heads into phase 3! Learn more about how this innovation could reshape cancer care in my latest educational piece. 🧬 https://t.co/ly9uQGF0BY
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Methemoglobinemia is a rare blood disorder that limits oxygen delivery, and its treatment is a vivid blue dye first used in the 1800s. Curious how it’s made? Watch my short video to explore the chemistry behind the blue! https://t.co/pN3SbQNkzx
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It’s used to treat both hyperthyroidism and certain types of thyroid cancer by selectively destroying thyroid cells. Learn how this powerful treatment works and why it’s still a gold standard by watching my latest explainer video.
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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month🎗️(so let’s release a new educational video!) Did you know radioactive iodine is one of the oldest forms of targeted therapy in medicine? https://t.co/9CiQy1JJ3o
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With new variants circulating, these vaccines are designed to offer better protection for the upcoming respiratory season.
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This fall, Covid-19 vaccines are getting a refresh, as both mRNA and protein-based formulas will be updated to target the JN.1 lineage of SARS-CoV-2. If you want to know how these formulas differ, my latest video covers it. https://t.co/d4rejzfmP4
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I can tolerate different views on medical approaches, guidelines, etc, but not blatant misinformation & disrespect for the decades of progress in public health / science. ps; leaving a positive comment on the video would be much appreciated 🙃 https://t.co/XB1W8DRjg7
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this is a highly disappointing comment left on my YT video. it really demonstrates the need for public health education. it’s apparent this individual has a lack of empathy for those who lost a loved one, had their world disrupted, or who were HCW working overtime to save lives.
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The XFG ‘Stratus’ variant now dominates US Covid-19 cases, with mutations that help it spread faster & dodge immunity. While symptoms remain familiar, its rise signals questions about vaccine protection. Want to understand what makes ‘Stratus’ different?👇 https://t.co/XB1W8DRjg7
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Additionally, unlike T4, which must be converted, T3 acts directly, which makes it a powerful option for symptom relief.
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For people with hypothyroidism, Liothyronine (T3) can help restore energy, mood, & metabolism by mimicking the body’s natural thyroid hormone. Curious how it works cellularly? My latest video explains the biochemistry of this medication (hormone) simply. https://t.co/xjZv1eBgQh
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110+ people are sick & 6 have died in an outbreak in Harlem, traced to contaminated cooling towers that released bacteria into the air. Legionnaires' disease causes a severe pneumonia when Legionella bacteria are inhaled. My new video recaps this disease. https://t.co/0NvoGdEIFc
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This flu season brings a notable change: thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative, has been removed from all U.S. flu vaccines. This update reflects evolving standards and formulation improvements. Watch my video to learn how this years flu vaccine works. https://t.co/bzNaxgPIi3
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The FDA has approved a nasal spray flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home marking a major step forward in public health. This needle-free option is now available in over 30 states. Learn how it works and who it's for in my short explainer video. https://t.co/7QnK3XA8pW
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Whether you’ve subscribed on YT or followed along on other platforms, THANK YOU for helping spread science and public health knowledge to millions around the world. Let’s keep the momentum going and make learning contagious! #YouTubePartnerPerks
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A perfect surprise from @YouTubeCreators just landed, and the timing couldn’t be better as I gear up for a weekend of filming over 30 new science videos! 🫨
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Did you know your immune system has "brakes" that cancer can exploit to hide? Checkpoint inhibitor drugs release those brakes, helping your body recognize & attack cancer cells. Want to see how this therapy works? Dive into my short video for an overview. https://t.co/Jv6eFpQNxR
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Ever wonder how to "turn down" your immune system without shutting it off? Skyrizi targets a protein involved in inflammation; think of calming overactive immune responses (such as psoriasis). Curious how it knows where to go? Watch my quick explainer! https://t.co/yCrl4GLJsv
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