Natasha Bhuyan, MD, FAAFP

Gonna share this small piece of good news to maintain my sanity.

Ask your pediatrician for Beyfortus, or better yet get it in the hospital before discharge. It's a game changer. 👇

#CecileRichards wasn’t just a fierce advocate for reproductive rights – she was a beacon of hope for so many. I was so lucky to serve on the Planned Parenthood Board while she was president. To honor Cecile’s legacy, let’s keep fighting for the freedom and justice that everyone deserves.

Zero-Sum Game: The Current Healthcare System Is Reaching a Breaking Point - MedCity News It’s tragic that it takes a shooter, aggravated by his back pain and frustrated with the healthcare system, to spark a necessary conversation about healthcare.

“If we aggregate the revenues of all middlemen in healthcare, it will be well north of one trillion dollars or nearly 4% of our entire GDP.”
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Drugmakers to raise US prices on over 250 medicines starting Jan. 1 Drugmakers plan to raise U.S. prices on at least 250 branded medications including Pfizer COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer cell therapies and vaccines from France's Sanofi at the start of 2025, according to data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors.

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Infant Mortality Increases Across US Following Dobbs Decision The Dobbs decision was associated with a 7% absolute increase in overall infant mortality—equivalent to 247 excess deaths—and a 10% increase among infants with congenital anomalies, corresponding to 2...

Me, a public health person, just sitting over here reflecting on the fact that the US has experienced a 7% increase in infant mortality post-Dobbs.

Like, do you realize what that says about this society from an ethical perspective? That we made policy choices that caused this?

#PHEthx

Vinay Prasad: I remember when many in the mainstream media criticized his decision to buy Twitter for 44 billion. They called it a waste. Looks like he's going to get the greatest return on investment by shaping the election and the fate of the 21st century.

Wait…so he admits a billionaire bought Twitter to influence the election? #MedSky

No, cooking oil doesn't cause cancer — but new study links too much seed oil to colon tumors A new study has people worried about the safety of cooking oils, but the lead study author says these other foods are more cause for concern.

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As a surgeon, I have some thoughts on this. 🧵

Small bursts of activity can slash heart risks for women Running to catch a bus or climbing a few flights of stairs can make a difference, data shows.

This new study could be motivating for women who don’t get regular exercise:

sedentary women lowered their risk of serious heart events with just 3 minute bursts of intense activity daily.

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Characterizing Services Advertised on Crisis Pregnancy Center Websites This cross-sectional study assesses crisis pregnancy center websites to characterize the US states where they operate and the services that they advertise.

New study of Crisis Pregnancy Centers finds they spread misinformation about abortion care & need greater scrutiny, per JAMA: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Didn’t realize adding marshmallows on a sweet potatoe casserole was so divisive.

Cervical cancer mortality in US women younger than 25 years significantly declined between 2016 and 2021, likely due to the widespread adoption of HPV vaccination.

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Wait, so Dr. Jay Bhattacharya never completed a residency program? #MedSky

Association of Work Control With Burnout and Career Intentions Among U.S. Physicians: A Multi-Institution Study: Annals of Internal Medicine: Vol 0, No 0 Background: Physician control over their clinical work is hypothesized to be associated with both burnout and career intentions. Objective: To assess the association of perceived work control with bur...

Like most professions, doctors want: autonomy, mastery & purpose
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Proponents of Medicare Advantage say the private plans offer more compelling services than the government and better manage the costs of care. Critics note that Medicare Advantage plans have a long history of costing taxpayers more than the traditional program. UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna are all substantial players in the Medicare Advantage market. It's not always a good relationship with the government. The Department of Justice filed a 2017 complaint against UnitedHealth alleging the company used false information to inflate charges to the government. The case is ongoing.

Dr. Oz will likely expand Medicare Advantage, where commercial insurers provide coverage by contracting with Medicare.

Time with a child really does fly by!

Amazing that completing an ER rotation is a robust qualification for becoming surgeon general!

Thanks, I didn’t realize the family connections. Interesting.

Anyone know much about Trump’s surgeon general pick Dr. Janette Nesheiwat? #medsky #FMsky

The Annals of Family Medicine: 22 (Supplement 1)

The NAPRCG 52nd Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement is now available! #NAPCRG2024

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Can I be added? Thanks so much!

Can I be added? Thank you!

Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System Surveillance to learn more on the causes and risk factors associated with pregnancy-related deaths.

Very bad news late last week from CDC about maternal mortality in the USA - it continues to go up. The leading cause of death for #pregnant people in 2020 and 2021 was infectious diseases, especially #COVID.

#MedSky + #ObGynSky

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Meeee, please! Thank you!

Dr. Oz Held Millions In Healthcare Investments, Raising Potential Conflicts For Medicare And Medicaid Amy Feldman Forbes Staff Senior editor

I literally don’t accept pens from pharmaceutical companies because it could be a perceived conflict of interest. Meanwhile… #MedSky

So true that many of these AI studies are simulations and not real patients.

A reminder that Dr. Oz promoted hydroxychloroquine for COVID, which had little evidence.

All while he owned stock in Thermo Fisher Scientific, a supplier of the drug. #MedSky

Agree, I’m using AI tools to augment and expedite my work + decrease administrative tasks. Seems unlikely to replace PCPs.

Sooo helpful, thanks! Can I be added?

The chatbot, from the company OpenAI, scored an average of 90 percent when diagnosing a medical condition from a case report and explaining its reasoning. Doctors randomly assigned to use the chatbot got an average score of 76 percent. Those randomly assigned not to use it had an average score of 74 percent. The study showed more than just the chatbot’s superior performance. It unveiled doctors’ sometimes unwavering belief in a diagnosis they made, even when a chatbot potentially suggests a better one.

AI outperforms doctors in multiple studies - and is often rated higher in empathy, too. Thoughts from #MedSky? www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/h...