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#CDC vaccine advisors have overturned a 34-year-old federal recommendation that says all newborns should be vaccinated against #hepatitisBvirus.

Members who voted against changing the recommendation argued that it will put children at risk.

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Ready for the next evolution of trusted medical intelligence?

Hansa Bhargava, MD, talks about Healio AI, our recently launched generative #AI assistant built on trusted medical sources and designed specifically for health care professionals.🩺

Ask Healio AI a question today!✨

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Practical steps to avoid wrong site dermatologic surgery CHICAGO — Wrong site surgery is a “never event” that can be prevented by taking practical steps, according to a speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meetin...

📣Steps to avoid wrong site dermatologic surgery, presented at #ASDS2025:

📸Use photos with anatomical landmarks
🔎Dermoscopy
👍Ask patient to self-identify site
👥 Delegate tasks
⏳Have standardized timeout procedures

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Want to keep up on the latest trends in eye care?👀

John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, encourages you to check out his blog, Hovanesian InSight, that focuses on new technologies and innovations and how ophthalmic practices can best incorporate them to benefit patients.

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🤝It was great to attend the Dermatology in Pharma Educational Collaborative, hosted by @joelgel.bsky.social & the Penn Center for Clinical Sciences in Dermatology!

📰Read my interview with DPEC keynote speaker Sean Hennessy, PharmD, PhD! 🔗⬇️

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When it comes to developing a skincare routine, knowing your skin type is key.

We caught up with the one and only Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, at the #ASDSMeeting, where she shared her basic skincare routine as someone with dry skin.

Meeting coverage ⬇️:

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Looking for a space to share your lived experiences with other health care professionals?

On the third day of Healio, Shanika Esparaz, MD, DipABLM, shares what she loves about being a part of Healio Community and encourages other physicians to join.

Become a member today!💚

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Want to keep up on the latest topics related to diabetes management and nutrition in women’s health?🥗

Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, invites you to check out her Healio columns:

Diabetes in Real Life
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Nourish to Flourish
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It’s the holiday season, and we’re giving you 12 Days of Healio!🎁

On the first day of Healio, Shikha Jain, MD, founder of Women in Medicine, shares why she loves hosting Oncology Overdrive and what listeners can look forward to in 2026.

Stay tuned for more!🎧

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You're invited to a FREE webinar about AI in #pediatrics! 🩺✨

How is #AI being used to treat our youngest patients?

What considerations need to be taken?

Join us on December 9 at 2:15 p.m. ET to learn all of this and more!

Register now on Healio Community:

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More men seek ‘subtle’ fillers and Botox, requiring tailored treatment A small but growing percentage of men are seeking facial aesthetic treatments including neuromodulators and dermal fillers, according to two speakers at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery a...

⏳ Men age differently than women & expect different results from their cosmetic treatments, Rohit Kakar, MD, FAAD, told @gohealio.bsky.social.

🔎A “more rugged” look may be the goal after dermal fillers or #Botox.

📰Read more from our ongoing coverage of #ASDS2025!

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🔎 In a @gohealio.bsky.social Beneath the Surface series, @joelgel.bsky.social does a deep dive into #HS w/ Lauren Orenstein, MD.

Check out all three episodes! 👇

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‘Exciting’ brepocitinib data may open door for first targeted dermatomyositis drug Treatment with once-daily brepocitinib improved skin disease, muscle and physical function measures for adults with dermatomyositis while minimizing steroid burden, with benefits as early as 4 weeks a...

🆕phase 3 VALOR data:

💊Brepocitinib, an oral TYK2/JAK 1 inhibitor, improved skin disease, muscle strength & functional disability for people with #dermatomyositis.

📰 My interview with Anthony Fernandez, MD, of @clevelandclinic.bsky.social🔗⬇️

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Healio Minute Dermatology, episode 14 In this edition, Congress reintroduces the Safe Step Act, an expert expresses doubt about the benefits of TrumpRx and more.

❓Need to catch up on the latest dermatology headlines❓

🎙️Check out the latest episode of the Healio Minute podcast to listen to updates on the Safe Step Act, TrumpRX, and more!

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CDC webpage no longer refutes link between vaccines, autism The CDC updated its vaccine safety webpage on Wednesday to “correct” the statement that vaccines do not cause autism, claiming that studies have not ruled out the link between vaccines and...

My comments with @gohealio.bsky.social

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What is cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome?🫀

In the latest Diabetes in Real Life column, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, discusses the clinical significance of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and its impact on diabetes care.🩺

Learn more:

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Attend our FREE webinar on Healio Community to be entered to win a copy of Failure To Treat by Peter Kowey, MD!🎉

Join us on 📌 November 21 at 1:15 p.m. ET for a discussion about issues like fragmented care, drug overpricing, physician access and more.

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Polypill improves heart failure outcomes, medication adherence NEW ORLEANS — A polypill containing three recommended heart failure therapies improved heart function, reduced hospitalizations and was associated with meaningful improvements in quality of life...

🫀POLY-HF🫀

A beta blocker + SGLT2 i + diuretic for people w/ HFrEF:

💊3.4% LVEF improvement at 6 months
💊60% ⬇️ in HF hospitalizations
💊Adherence 50% ⬆️ than usual care

📰My coverage below w/ expert perspective 👇

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🗣️ Great to catch up with Dr. Fatima Rodriguez at #AHA25!

🫀 In this @gohealio.bsky.social video exclusive, Dr. Rodriguez discusses counseling patients on #ASCVD risk when finding incidental coronary calcium.

🎥 Full video to come!

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Love this!❤️ #AHA2025

⚜️ And, that’s day 1 of #AHA25! ⚜️

📰 Our team’s coverage will continue tomorrow!

🫀 In the meantime, catch up with our reports on some of the big late-breaking sessions here ⬇️

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Win a FREE copy of “The Great Nerve” by attending our upcoming Healio Community webinar with Kevin J. Tracey, MD!📚🎉

In his book, Dr. Tracey shares how the vagus nerve may be the key to treating disease and healing from within.

Register for this event now!⬇️

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Nighttime artificial light exposure may raise heart disease risk Higher residential exposure to artificial night at light appears to independently increase risk for major adverse cardiovascular events, according to findings slated to be presented at the American He...

💡Data from brain scans paired with satellite images suggest a biological pathway 🔗 artificial light exposure with heart disease 🫀

I spoke w/ Shady Abohashem, MD, MPH, of @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social about the importance of "light hygiene."

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‘Unproven’ topical estrogens for the face may bring some risks Repurposing topical vaginal estrogens for facial use may improve some signs of skin aging, but any risks associated with expanded overall estrogen exposure remain unknown and many formulations lack FD...

❓Should vaginal #estrogen creams be used on the face❓

🗣️I spoke with Shoshana Marmon, MD, of New York Medical College about possible skin aging benefits and safety concerns when repurposing topical estrogens.

📰 Read more 👇

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💡Nurse practitioners and physician associates account for more than 40% of dermatology prescribers in the U.S.

We spoke with experts about:

👩‍⚕️The expanding role of advanced practice providers;

👩‍🏫Tips for mentoring advanced practice providers;

☑️And more!

Learn more via the link in our bio!

Borealpox likely being spread by small mammals in Alaska An investigation of borealpox cases in Alaska determined that the virus is likely being spread from small mammals like voles and shrews to people, researchers said. Borealpox virus — formerly called A...

🐿️ An investigation of six cases of borealpox — previously called Alaskapox — revealed that the virus is likely being spread to people from small mammals in Alaska, including voles and shrews.

#IDSky #MedSky #VoleSky @gohealio.bsky.social

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Americas could lose measles-free status A commission in charge of monitoring efforts to eliminate measles from the Americas is meeting this week and could vote to revoke the region’s measles-free status based on a large ongoing outbre...

🌎 A commission in charge of monitoring efforts to eliminate measles from the Americas could vote this week to revoke the region’s measles-free status based on a large ongoing outbreak in Canada.

#IDSky #MedSky #PedSky @gohealio.bsky.social

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Have you heard the news? Healio just launched our own AI for physicians!📱✨

Healio AI is the next evolution of trusted medical intelligence. It delivers real-time, expert-verified clinical insights, designed specifically for health care professionals.🩺

Ask a question today! ➡️ www.healio.com/ai

“Playing Telephone”: Strengthening Patient Communication and Trust Amid the Rise of Disinformation with Susan Kressly, MD

🎧 NEW "PHYSICIANARY" EPISODE 🎧

🎙️ AAP President Susan Kressly, MD, joined our Hansa Bhargava, MD, for a discussion on tackling disinformation in medicine.

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#IDSky #MedSky #PedSky

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Beneath the Surface: The challenge of diagnosing hidradenitis suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic autoinflammatory condition that is estimated to affect approximately 1% to 4% of people in the United States, often characterized by painful lesions that can be d...

A new Beneath the Surface episode is live!

For the first of this 3-part series, @joelgel.bsky.social talks with Lauren Orenstein, MD, of @emoryuniversity.bsky.social about the signs & symptoms of HS.

🎥Check out the video or read the article 👇

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