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Case Challenge: A 67-year-old woman with diabetes & worsening #Renal function. Biopsy: tubulointerstitial nephritis with increased #IgG4+ plasma cells. Dr Arezou Khosroshahi explains the steps in this video series. #Nephrology #Immunology @EmoryMedicine
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#ThyroidEyeDisease affects up to 40% with Graves’ — but can also appear with normal or low #ThyroidFunction. Early screening, #AI tools, and clear endo-eye referral pathways are changing how we catch and treat #TED. #Endocrinology
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Which skin condition is linked to the highest risk of depression & suicidal ideation? A. Psoriasis B. Hidradenitis Suppurativa C. Alopecia Areata D. Acne E. All of the above. Tap the link for the answer & keep screening early. #MentalHealth @WeillCornell.
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After just 3 doses, guselkumab showed strong symptom relief & quality-of-life gains in people of color with moderate-to-severe #Psoriasis — including #ScalpPsoriasis. Diversity in trials works for real-world care. #SkinOfColor @SteveDaveluy #VISIBLETrial
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FDA greenlights twice-yearly lenacapavir for #PrEP — a big step for #HIV prevention. But experts warn: high price ($28K/yr), provider capacity, & equity gaps could limit real-world reach — just like cabotegravir. Key rollout lessons: #HIVPrevention
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Nearly 1 in 5 neurologists will face a #Malpractice claim — diagnostic errors lead the list. #Stroke timing, tPA decisions, #ALS & #MS diagnosis delays, & documentation gaps all factor in.
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Thyroid Eye Disease & Graves’ aren’t always the same: up to 50% with Graves’ develop TED, but TED can appear without #Hyperthyroidism. Shared autoimmunity, different trajectories — & patients need both endocrine & eye specialists to manage risk. @prem_phd.
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#Perimenopause remains underdiagnosed & misunderstood — only 31% of OB/GYN residencies offer #Menopause training, though 93% agree it’s needed (Menopause Society, 2022). @DoctorEndocrine outlines a patient-centered approach that closes this gap. #GYN.
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Case Challenge: A 65-year-old man with early #Alzheimers also has knee OA, #ADHD, #Insomnia, & alcohol use — all potential factors in #CognitiveDecline. What’s the first step in managing his care? #Geriatrics #AUD #OsteoArthritis @MarcAgronin.
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New RCT shows the #LowFODMAP diet offers greater symptom relief than the #MediterraneanDiet in IBS-D & IBS-M patients. Better reductions in pain & #Bloating, but long-term personalization remains key. #IBS #GIHealth @umichmedicine @JNMjournal @drsusankais
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When does a headache need imaging? When can you skip it? Neurologist Dr Asaff Harel breaks down migraine triggers, smart imaging, & new therapies with @DrAlexaMM #NeuroTwitter #Migraine #HeadachResearch.
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New data show metformin & #SGLT2s aid weight loss & insulin sensitivity, while pioglitazone still delivers big on beta-cell function — despite #WeightGain. Dr Chavez-Velazquez: individualize & intervene earlier. #ADA2025 #DiabetesCare @UnivHealthSA
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Our vulnerability is a strength — we shouldn’t hide who we are in medicine. @KgLeventhal in Ep 13 of Moving Ahead in Medicine. For 18 months, Dr Michelle Lee, MD, has asked: “What have you changed your mind about since med school?” #MedTwitter #Wellness
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One of the most essential strategies for #EquitableCare is building a supportive, respectful environment for gender minority individuals — Dr Jay Lusk, UNC School of Medicine. #Diabetes #T2D #ADA2025 #ADASciSessions @UNC_SOM
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“Every year we delay T1D in kids reduces lifetime CV mortality by ~2.6% — real-world data shows prevention is possible & meaningful.” — Dr. Aidin Rawshani. #ADA2025 #Pediatrics #Endocrinology #Diabetes #ADASciSessions @UCincyMedicine
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Positive & Negative Symptoms Disorder replaces “schizophrenia” to reduce stigma & better reflect symptomatology—balancing public understanding with diagnostic precision. #Schizophrenia #MentalHealth #MedicalEthics @StefanLeucht
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64% of non-disabled adults on Medicaid are already working — most others can’t work due to caregiving, illness, or school. Physicians know the realities behind these numbers as new requirements loom. #Medicaid #HealthPolicy @KFF @urbaninstitute @NEJM
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🩺 Concerns About Young People Living with Chronic Disease. “We’re seeing diseases like type 2 diabetes in kids as young as 8—& it’s extremely common in their 20s and 30s.” — Natasha Bray, DO. Read our report: #T2D #ChronicDisease @TheNRMP @OSUMedicine
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First-in-class NaV1.8 inhibitor #Suzetrigine offers opioid-free relief for #AcutePain (approved Jan 30). But only ~11% of MDs plan to use it for its studied indication (abdominoplasty). What about off-label uses like lumbar radiculopathy? @umiamimedicine.
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Ready to address rising patient interest in blood-based testing? The #Lumipulse pTau217/Aβ42 plasma ratio provides a scalable, minimally invasive method to detect #AmyloidPlaques—enabling earlier, more accessible #Alzheimers diagnoses. #Biomarkers
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