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Benjamin Han (he/his)

@benhhan.bsky.social

Internist, geriatrician, and addiction medicine physician at UC San Diego & the San Diego VA.

63 Followers  |  75 Following  |  2 Posts  |  Joined: 15.11.2024  |  1.3347

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Trends in Past-Month Cannabis Use Among Older Adults This cross-sectional study analyzed current cannabis use among US adults aged 65 years or older stratified by sociodemographic factors, clinical factors, and emergency department use.

In our new study, we are finally able to examine past-month cannabis use among older adults, given the increasing prevalence nationally. @ucsdggpc.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

03.06.2025 02:20 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Trends in stimulant-related emergency department visits among adults in California, 2017–2021 Stimulants are becoming increasingly prevalent among overdoses, yet little is understood about how stimulant use impacts emergency department (ED) uti…

Big congrats to @benhhan.bsky.social and incoming Geriatrics Fellow Julia Larson on their new publication! 🎉

Their study looks at rising trends in stimulant-related ER visits in California from 2017–2021—important & timely work.

Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#UCSDGeriatrics

07.04.2025 18:18 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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🎉 Congratulations to
@alisonmooremd.bsky.social
on being elected President-Elect of the @amergeriatrics.bsky.social! Her leadership and dedication to advancing aging research and clinical care will continue to shape the future of geriatrics.

Read more: contentsharing.net/actions/emai...

13.03.2025 20:58 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Fired Park Rangers Try to ‘Open Some Hearts’ on Social Media Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about their firings and share their love of the National Park Service.

The National Park Service fired many of its park rangers as part of a reduction in the federal work force. Some rangers decided it was worth the risk to speak out online about the cuts and share their love of the Park Service.

“It’s scary, but it was the right thing to do.”

20.02.2025 21:47 — 👍 9120    🔁 2233    💬 305    📌 111
Black text on white background. It reads: With you, for you. WHO remains committed to health for all.

Black text on white background. It reads: With you, for you. WHO remains committed to health for all.

#HealthForAll

For everyone. Everywhere.

24.01.2025 15:23 — 👍 5989    🔁 1027    💬 106    📌 105

🌟 We’re thrilled to join BlueSky! 🌟

The UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care is here to connect, share, and celebrate all things aging, care, and innovation. 💙 Let’s grow this amazing community together—follow us for updates, insights, and inspiration!

#NewBeginnings

07.01.2025 20:28 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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My Life As a Homeless Man in America An extraordinary firsthand account.

Begging you to read this. Please.

It’s just a simple twist of fate between where we are and where we could be.

Please read.

www.esquire.com/news-politic...

01.12.2024 04:27 — 👍 24    🔁 3    💬 4    📌 0

This Spurs team has the biggest gap between their ceiling and their floor of any team in the Prem for ages.

23.11.2024 18:58 — 👍 996    🔁 60    💬 50    📌 10
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Experiences of Aging with Opioid Use Disorder and Comorbidity in Opioid Treatment Programs: A Qualitative Analysis - Journal of General Internal Medicine Background The number of older adults entering opioid treatment programs (OTPs) to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) is increasing. However, the lived experiences of aging in OTPs have not been examined...
16.11.2024 15:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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