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kidneykatnp.bsky.social
Nephrology NP in North Carolina. Passionate about patient education. Enamored with the complement system.
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Brilliant protest. Yosemite National Park workers hung an upside-down American flag — traditionally a symbol of distress or a national threat — thousands of feet off the ground on the side of El Capitan.

submitted 15 days ago • 108 comments

Since RFK Jr just got confirmed today, I am taking this chance to share this wonderful @sciam.bsky.social piece on The Staggering Success of Vaccines www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...

submitted 25 days ago • 10 comments

When working on my doctorate, my research focused on bioterrorism preparedness. Turns out, I needed to be less concerned about weaponized smallpox and more concerned about a Putin-loving felon and his cronies ushering in the return of TB, measles, diphtheria, and polio. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #publichealth

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

For many Americans with kidney disease, Medicaid is the difference between getting care or going without. Every cut to Medicaid puts lives at risk. We must strengthen, not weaken, this essential program.

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

The country is a dumpster fire right now so here’s a weird question for #MedSky. I live in a townhouse and can hear my neighbor snore through our shared wall. The insulation is fine- it’s just that loud. How weird would it be to ask him if he’s ever been checked for OSA next time I run into him?

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Quick takes: Measles in Texas, Marburg death, more polio cases Ten people have now died in Tanzania's Marburg outbreak. www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Did you know that if a child with #measles walks into a classroom, every unvaccinated child will most certainly get it? Why are measles cases increasing worldwide? And is the measles vaccine safe and effective? Dr Natasha Crowcroft explains on Science in 5. Watch full EP: bit.ly/40RQqoC

submitted 38 days ago • 39 comments

Trump has gagged the CDC, but not me. So I'm sharing this. www.cjonline.com/story/news/p...

submitted 44 days ago • 566 comments

Friendly reminder that patient demographic data, medical records, and access to patient treatment areas are protected under HIPAA and do NOT have to be provided without a warrant signed by a *judge*.

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

If one does all their academic/professional writing between the hours of 8pm and 1 am, does that make them a professional night owl, or a night owl professional? 🦉😂 #nephronerd

submitted 55 days ago • 0 comments

So… are we going to talk about how basically everyone in this country saw the news about the UHC CEO, shrugged and said “I get it.” ? Why are we so hell-bent on keeping this #brokensystem ?

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments