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andreamendez.bsky.social
🇻🇪MD/PhD, neurology resident at Duke, R38 researcher, interested in behavioral neurology and social determinants of health.
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Every day, I take extra time to help my Spanish-speaking & uninsured patients, who have less access to healthcare. My research fights for more equitable dementia treatment & diagnosis. The system keeps creating barriers, but every day, I’ll keep pushing for science & justice in healthcare!

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Let’s stand with the #LGBTQ+ community, embracing diversity and showing acceptance. Gender is multifaceted, and everyone deserves to be recognized and respected for who they truly are 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

The heart of a hospice nurse is not spoken about enough. Such an honorable specialty with admirable people. I am so grateful to learn from them.

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Seizure semiology experts: - Can a patient mumble phrases during what appeared to be a GTC seizure? This patient with Wernicke’s encephalopathy had the traditional features of a GTC seizure but kept asking “what time is it”, but not answering, not interacting.

submitted 101 days ago • 1 comment

Hi everyone! I’m a neurology resident at Duke, MD from Venezuela, and future physician-scientist focused on aging and dementia research. Passionate about how behavior and social factors impact health. Outside of work, I’m hiking, playing guitar, or enjoying a cafecito. Excited to connect!

submitted 105 days ago • 1 comment