Every time I consider getting off here. I get referrals from all over the world and they travel to us or I send them closer to home. #hope #MedTwitter

This is great. Researchers looked at 15 markers for longevity. What was best? Amount of physical activity you do per day. That's it. Get moving! Don't over complicate things.

people's lifelong passion matches compensation so closely so weird

Stanford Division of Pain Medicine is conducting a research study for adults aged 21-65 who are prescribed opioids for low back pain. Earn up to $200 and contribute to research that improves patient care. bit.ly/3BdHNuC #BackInjury #Opioids #LowBackPain #HerniatedDisc

Deep brain stimulation allowed people to walk again after a spinal cord injury. 🧵1/11

Very striking results in this trial of Psilocybin for post-pandemic depression and PTSD symptoms in frontline workers. jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

The killing of Brian Thompson is a great tragedy, and I send condolences to his loved ones, co-workers, and friends. The social media posts have revealed a widespread antipathy to the health insurance industry. People are frustrated with health insurance for the following

Psychedelic reform in the US? Delighted to collaborate with the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and Psychedelic Alpha to launch a new interactive map to track the rapidly evolving landscape of psychedelic law and policy reform across the US 1/2

Psychedelics don’t make life easier—they make life clearer. They reveal the parts of ourselves we’ve been avoiding, forcing us to confront the hard truths. They won’t do the work for you, but they’ll show you exactly where the work needs to be done.

The Comebackers Neuro Club, a group providing opportunities to people that have experienced a brain injury, brought the #HolidaySpirit to life with an inspiring wreath-making event. Many will be hand-delivered to brain injury survivors during this #HolidaySeason at #UCSDHealth.❤️

What if psychedelics could do more than heal the mind? What if they could reduce crime? A groundbreaking study analyzed data from 480,000+ people and found that psilocybin & LSD users are less likely to commit theft, assault, or violent crimes. Let’s unpack this. 👇

The House Task Force on AI just released their bipartisan report, which includes a 20 page healthcare chapter. I appreciated the focus on: 1) Use of AI for diagnosis (including reference to UCSD work) 2) The importance of transparency for patient trust speaker.gov/2024/12/17/hou…

One of the most reliable ways to improve our mental health is to help others. After being randomly assigned to do just 3 acts of kindness a week, people felt significantly less depressed, anxious, and lonely. Lifting others up elevates us too. Giving shows us that we matter.

Every physician caring for patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) should read this recent excellent review. nature.com/articles/s4157… There are two important points that I believe are not emphasized enough in this paper: 1. We have shifted away from classifying patients as

Something bad happened to US healthcare in 2010. Before the Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare), health insurers made money primarily by managing costs. The more they could reduce expenses—for instance, by negotiating lower rates with healthcare providers—the more they profited.

Stanford Division of Pain Medicine is conducting a research study for adults aged 21-65 who are prescribed opioids for back pain. Earn up to $200 and contribute to research that improves patient care. Check your eligibility here: bit.ly/3BdHNuC #BackPain #BackInjury

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Sadly, this doesn’t surprise me. Unlike some peers, I suspected cannabis-use does elevate risk of psychotic illness and that seems to be bearing out now. Sure, it’s potency related but the weed is more potent…

New research from CCE investigates the clinical outcomes of PICU patients receiving benzodiazepines for tolerance of mechanical ventilation. ✅ Read the #openaccess article: bit.ly/45S7IVq #CritCareExplore #SCCM SCCM