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Official Twitter account for the University of Louisville School of Medicine Educating some of the nation's finest medical practitioners
Louisville, KY
Joined April 2015
🍬🎃👻Beware of the sugar rush this Halloween! Our Dr. Parikh explains how indulging in too much Halloween candy can increase your risk of a heart attack the next day - not from fright, but from excess sugar. @UofLHealth @UofLMedicine 📺@WDRBNews reports:
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A UofL cardiologist says it's more likely that excess sugar intake on Halloween could lead to a heart attack the next day.
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Dr. @DineshKalra has been named chair-elect of the ACC Board of Governors! He’ll step into the role in April 2026 and serve as BOG Chair from 2027–2028, following Dr. Renuka Jain's term as chair. Read more: https://t.co/yLNSCInCuW
#ACCBOG #ACCLeadership
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AI is transforming how tomorrow’s physicians learn and practice. From virtual simulations to AI-assisted diagnostics, our students are gaining the skills to lead medicine’s next era. Read how innovation is redefining medical education: https://t.co/hMIX3KAqX3
#AIinMedicine
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Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day. When recognizing signs and symptoms of stroke, BE FAST to seek medical attention immediately. BE FAST also serves as a simple way to help people remember the signs and symptoms of stroke. 🔗 https://t.co/CNooR8B4vf
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Before becoming an MD/PhD candidate, Emily Schulman-Geltzer spent three years in the Collins Lab studying metabolic changes in pregnancy. That research fueled her passion to merge discovery and patient care. Read more about her journey: https://t.co/hHnu7MVnXB
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🌍 The @futurehealersky program is going global! 🩺 Future Healers began in 2021 with 25 children and a mission to support youth affected by violence and public health challenges. https://t.co/GpbpdUMoGm
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The program aimed at bridging the gap between the medical field and kids who experience gun violence, is now expanding to rural Ky. counties and across the globe.
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Brown Cancer Center oncologists and @uofl researchers will continue to develop new immunotherapies for cancer patients thanks to an $11.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. 🔗 https://t.co/gTf3FNXxMA
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Every breakthrough begins with a question. Our researchers are redefining what’s possible in cancer care — from prevention to survivorship. Meet the pioneers behind the discoveries shaping the future of medicine. 🔗 https://t.co/gUMDyTEFwC
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UofL’s Center for Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy has been at the forefront of exciting developments in cancer treatment. @UofL researchers and @UofLHealth oncologists will continue to expand this work thanks to $11.5 million in new funding from @NIH.
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Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center oncologists are improving outcomes for patients...
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It’s time to #RaiseSomeL! Make your gift at https://t.co/wlzv9mpA6f before midnight Oct. 22 and support the areas of UofL that matter most to you. Every gift counts. ❤️🖤 @UofLAlum
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The NIH-funded UofL Bridges to Baccalaureate Program helped shape MD/PhD student Megan Jacobs’ path from undergraduate researcher to future physician-scientist. Mentorship matters. Discovery begins here. Read more: https://t.co/g2vjJcHpxd
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Congrats to Dr. Steven Hester, our 2025 School of Medicine Alumni Fellow! His work at @Norton_Health is transforming patient care. Read more: https://t.co/Jg7POepo4r
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Check out all the upcoming programs/events for Kentucky Cancer Program, Horses and Hope, and KAAAC at https://t.co/D4aGbbn6xL
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The @UofLHealth – Brown Cancer Center is on a mission to cut Kentucky’s cancer death rate in half by 2035. Through research, education and outreach, we're turning cancer from a terminal diagnosis into a chronic, treatable disease. Read more: https://t.co/MMEj8GXoco
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Congratulations to Mary Fallat, professor of @UofLDeptofSurg on being selected to deliver the Scudder Oration on Trauma at #ACSClinicalCongress by the @@AmCollSurgeons. She’s only the 2nd pediatric surgeon in history to deliver this address. Read more: https://t.co/dLTJ3LRLKu
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Many people believe that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but research at @UofLMedSchool has shown that electronic cigarettes have a variety of negative effects on the body. Learn more at UofL News! https://t.co/IUxwzyRh4C
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Many people believe that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine has shown that electronic cigarettes have...
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Ready to improve your health one step at a time? The Wellness Shift: A KET Forum, sponsored by KMA, shows how small changes make a big difference. Tune in at https://t.co/EybIol0lcW
#SmallSTEPSKY @keteducation @ket_explores
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Did you know its #nationalpodcastday? Take a break and checkout the latest from the #FacultyFeed podcast!
Check out the latest episode of #FacultyFeed and find out how to write better multiple choice questions. https://t.co/uJLfVB0rsr
#meded #HPE #MCQ #UofL #learners #assessment #podcast #subscribetoday @uoflmedschool
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Congrats to Jason Smith on his @AAMC Council of Deans Fellowship! As a trauma surgeon and leader at @UofLHealth, he’ll work to advance health equity and expand access to care across Kentucky. Read more about his vision: https://t.co/0dxAJBp6gX
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Untraditional approaches. Lasting impact. Drs. Michael Collins and Heath Cates, AHEC preceptors, are redefining care through service, innovation and mentorship. Read how they’re redefining what it means to serve: https://t.co/onqY4CmheZ
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