Rishabh Singh, MD 🩸

PSA:

Your period should not
🩸last longer than 7 days
🩸interfere with your life
🩸happen more than monthly
🩸require product changes more than every 2 hours
🩸have clots larger than a quarter
🩸cause debilitating pain
🩸require double product coverage
🩸make you anemic

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PrEP= PREVENTION

Defunding HIV research and medication supplies undermines decades of efforts in controlling the disease spread!

It specifically discriminates against the LGTQIA+ community:(

In Scotland, the introduction of a national PrEP program led to a 19.7% reduction in new HIV diagnoses among MSM. In Kenya and Uganda, PrEP was associated with a 74% lower HIV incidence among initiators compared to matched controls.

In Cotonou, Benin, a study estimated that PrEP prevented 0.4% of infections over 20 years. In Montréal, Canada, PrEP averted an estimated 20% of cumulative HIV acquisitions among men who have sex with men from 2015 to 2021.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has prevented a significant number of HIV infections globally.

In Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, PrEP could avert approximately 3,300, 5,200, and 1,700 new infections per year, respectively, when targeted to high-risk populations.

📢 Support federal research funding!

As the new Administration acts & Congress finalizes FY25 funding, lawmakers need to hear from you. Share your stories of how funding & policies impact #hematology patients & research.

Take action! bit.ly/4b2bj43

#Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #BloodSky

The removal of #HIV- and #LGBTQ-related resources from the websites of CDC and other health agencies is deeply concerning.

Access to this information is crucial for ID and HIV health care professionals.

Our full statement: https://buff.ly/42AO8LI

It also reinforced how language remains a significant barrier, not just in communication but in fostering true connection and equitable care.

Wishing for a No-Show | Annals of Internal Medicine

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I found this very timely perspective from Annals of IM incredibly thought-provoking—it made me reflect deeply on the biases, both personal and systemic, that shape our interactions in medicine.

It’s crucial to recognize that #DEI is not just a talking point; it plays a vital role in healthcare, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care.

Last year, I participated in the UIC-Peoria DEI fellowship, where I gained insights into how biases—at multiple levels—disproportionately impact certain groups.

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The New England Journal of Medicine Asundexian vs. Apixaban in Atrial Fibrillation A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY Visual representation of atrial fibrillation. Read the full Plain Language Summary at NEJM.org.

The OCEANIC-AF randomized trial of the factor XIa inhibitor asundexian was stopped early owing to a higher incidence of stroke or systemic embolism than with apixaban therapy among patients with atrial fibrillation. Full trial results: nej.md/473TRdc

#MedSky

2024 approvals: Summary of 12 new 💊indications in heme malignancies by FDA:

1. #Zanubrutinib
2. #Ponatinib
3. #LisoCel x2
4. #Imetelstat
5. #Epcortimab
6. #Daratumuab
7. #Axatilimab
8. #Isatuximab
9. #Asciminib
10. #ObiCel
11. #Revumenib

#HemeSky #OncSky #mmsm #leusm #MedSky #lymsm

As the holidays approach, I’ve faced these challenges in clinic:

1️⃣ Telehealth at risk for Medicare/VA patients.
2️⃣ Prior auth delays harm patients.
3️⃣ Clinician shortages delay care.
4️⃣ Reproductive care under attack.
5️⃣ Burnout crisis.

💬 Healthcare isn’t just a business—it’s about lives. #MedSky

Iron deficiency resolution and time to resolution in an American health system Key PointsIn a statewide cohort, time to resolution of iron deficiency was 1.9 years, and 58% of patients did not achieve resolution within 3 years.Greater

That feeling when you see your former @ash-hematology.bsky.social mentee in systems-based hematology publishes a GREAT study on iron deficiency anemia in @bloodadvances.bsky.social. I'M SO PROUD OF YOU DR. COGAN!!!
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Schizophrenia’s Hidden Trigger: Scientists Discover Unexpected Link to Skull Development 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) raises schizophrenia risk through skull malformations linked to the Tbx1 gene, affecting cerebellar development. This highlights how non-brain factors like bone defects...

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Sometimes, randomized data isn’t necessary to support scientific advice—well-conducted experiments can suffice.

Louis Pasteur must be rolling in his grave. Nearly 180 years after his discovery that transformed public health, humanity is still debating the safety of drinking raw milk.

Electronic Nudges to Increase Influenza Vaccination in Patients With Chronic Diseases This randomized clinical trial evaluates whether behaviorally informed electronically delivered letter-based nudges could increase influenza vaccination among adults with chronic diseases.

Just because someone doesn't get the flu vaccine doesn't mean they're anti-vaccine.

A lot of people are just lazy, forgetful or overworked... and a few electronic reminders can convince them to get the shot.

Medsky

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Congratulations 🥂

Thank you, @ntconnell.bsky.social for your kind words and unwavering support.

Grateful to learn from, emulate and be mentored by the best. 🙏🏽

Honored to be part of this journey! #ASH24 #ASHTrainee 🩸

Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020 This study examines prevalence of iron deficiency among females aged 12 to 21 years to inform future screening strategies for iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia.

If something affected ~40% of men & was associated with fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, depression, decreased cognition, hair loss, and so much more

We would

>screen for it
>believe and diagnose patients
>have better treatments

But if it’s women & children…
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Despite a polarized world, it was refreshing to see my #Hematology colleagues unite with smiles and dedication at #ASH24.

Witnessing some inspiring #ASHDEI research proves; the sky is blue, the sun shines bright, and 🦋 fly free!

#MedSky #HealthDisparities @ash-hematology.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈

Grateful for the opportunity to present poster at #ASH24!

Thrilled to collaborate, contribute, and engage in the dynamic field of #SystemsBasedHematology.

#ASHTrainee

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@ash-hematology.bsky.social

What a beautiful morning!

#ASH24 #ASHTrainee

@ash-hematology.bsky.social @htrstoday.bsky.social

#ASH24 vs #ASH23