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This week I 1 Listened to colleagues that are hurting 2 Talked with NIH folks about doing important science 3 Identified cockroaches for citizen science on iNaturalist 4 Got patients with conditions set for Mardi Gras 5 Taught advocacy science to future pediatricians to make them more effective

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5 things I did this week to contribute to society: 1. Staid home when sick to protect others 2. Random acts of kindness as they tend to multiply 3. Recycled, to protect this earth 4. Donate/volunteer to give back to others 5. Shared evidence based health information to counteract misinformation

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⏳ How to Break Bedtime Procrastination 📵 Limit blue light ⏰ Set a “wind-down” alarm → A cue to start relaxing. 🎧 Swap scrolling for audio → Podcasts or music help detach. 🌿 Consider melatonin 🔁 Stick to a schedule → Consistent bed & wake times regulate your body clock.

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🚨From the Desk of the President🚨President Trump issuing many executive orders @NASPGHAN wants to hear 👂 how these may affect your ability to deliver + advance #PedsGI care. This info will help NASPGHAN understand the impact + inform NASPGHAN’s #advocacy efforts www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCJP9NX

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#Medsky🧪 #Cardiosky #obsky #publichealth Women with a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) have adverse cardiometabolic profiles, persisting up to 15 years post-first pregnancy. Read the full 🇬🇧 #cohortstudy by Birnie et al bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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Social fitness just as important as physical fitness for our health. Some great tips. www.ted.com/talks/robert...

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#FollowFriday! Are you a women or URIM in #Medicine or #Science? Please introduce yourself and I’ll not only follow you back but will post your reply. Let’s connect on BlueSky and lift underrepresented voices!

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Fascinating case on pediatric allergy. Expect the unexpected. Also #Pediatricians are amazing. Please believe them.

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Please share your widely to fught social medis disinformation. Never accept that #Measles infection is beneficial to your child. #vaccineswork open.substack.com/pub/theunbia...

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Healthcare places second in most affected by bullying. Most workplace bullies are men, and targets are women. Lets lead with kindness particularly for our trainees. www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/new... @amydiehl.bsky.social

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Hospitalizations & ☠️ from contaminated food doubled in 2024. 98% of all illnesses linked to just 13 outbreaks, ranging from cucumbers to deli meat. Yet the number of FDA an USDA recalls was down. Government regulations and surveillance are needed more than ever! pirg.org/edfund/resou...

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Two-thirds of counties don't have a single digestive doc. Can fellowships prioritize those who want to serve in rural communities? www.healthday.com/health-news/...

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Sudden unexpected infant death #SIDS has jumped by 11% in the US. Reasons include #COVID19 and social media #misinformation. Make America Believe in Doctors Again! #SafetoSleep @caulfieldtim.bsky.social

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So proud of my CFVH residents who are presenting two posters and one oral at #DDW2025 (one of the largest GI conference in the world). We’re not (yet) an academic institution so this recognition of our work is HUGE! Sad that one abstract got rejected but onwards and upwards.

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Breaking news: 22 states are suing to block NIH’s cutting of indirect costs. See our updated story on the Friday night news and its aftermath. scim.ag/4hTJQ6v

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Daily bowel movements? Not needed, regularity and ease more important. This and many other gut myths explained by experts. Cleanseshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/well/gut-health-myths.html?smid=url-share

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People generally wake in their best frame of mind, enjoying peak #mentalhealth and wellbeing in the morning, researchers reported in a new study. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

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New pub day! Excited for one of our CFVH residents to be the first author! #MedEd

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And now large datasets that have created thousand of important insights are being taken down by this new administration. A travesty! www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...

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Science is so cool! One more reason to exercise during #pregnancy

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A new non- #opioid for post surgical #pain is the good news we need today. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Poignant conversation with kids after the LA fire on loss and transition. Natural disasters can impact our mental health at any age. If your child is struggling, talk to your primary care provider about a referral to a child therapist or psychiatrist. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/u...

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American education has vilified the passive voice to the point where my students believe it’s always verboten. Discover the quiet elegance of the passive voice, and it’s appropriate use in scientific writing (hello method section). youtube.com/shorts/v4ZvA...

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And we all love doing this! On my way! ✈️

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GI folks: Any bets on the #microbiome of my son? #CX #Cyclocross

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Long #COVID symptoms persists for at least 2 years, study finds. Not great news for many sufferers. journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...

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Have a kid with a sweet tooth? It may be their gut microbiota steering their cravings.

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I've been on Bluesky for a while now, waiting for a starter pack to bring the #DGBI community together. Since none existed, I decided to create one myself! The DGBI Starter Pack is here to help us connect, share, and grow together. Join us and make gut health a priority! 🌐🌱 #GISky #GutSky #IBS #FGID

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Yes let's rebuild #MedEd and #Science here!

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For those in the back: A human life is precious, no matter if you agree with their beliefs. apnews.com/article/fauc...

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Children with #DGBI (e.g., Irritable Bowel, Constipation) face a higher risk of experiencing adverse childhood events ( #ACE ). Anxiety could be the missing link. 🧠 #MentalHealth #Pediatrics pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39584227/

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Trump halted any communication from health agencies. Not even infectious diseases inside the US.You are now on your own.. At what point do Republicans stand up to him? Better start subscribing to the WHO social medias! www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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